Possibly more interesting than viewing the 3-5 Philadephia Eagles and 2-5 New Orleans Saints
Hey everyone! Here's something for those hardcore political wonks who'd like to watch the very last US Presidential debate of the 2012 election cycle - Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson v. Green Party Jill Stein. (The live stream has now been replaced by and on-demand video recording):
The debate "airs" online At 9:00 PM Eastern.
Possibly more interesting than viewing the 3-5 Philadephia Eagles and 2-5 New Orleans Saints on Monday night football; but we suppose that's all up to you.
Monday, November 05, 2012
2012 General Election Teazer: A Notable Pre-Election Item From the Webosphere
How many ways can we say it? Americans are getting totally punk'd by the so-called "Two party system."
Pretty flammable political stuff via Facebook, from Lew Rockwell, possibly the most prominent libertarian in the whole danged webosphere:
Pretty flammable political stuff via Facebook, from Lew Rockwell, possibly the most prominent libertarian in the whole danged webosphere:
"The most important election of our lifetimes!" Or so say the propagandists. Will it be the warmongering-welfarist, or the welfarist-warmonger?How many ways can we say it? Americans are getting totally punk'd (once again) by the so-called "Two party system."
I can hardly wait. Meanwhile, here's one sure result of this orchestrated festival of democracy: the corporate state will win, and the boobeoisie will adjust the blinders so they are more comfortable. Oh, and the aware will be happy they rejected the sacrament of the state religion, the ballot. They won't be sullied, and they won't have wasted their time. They also know, as George Carlin said, that only non-voters have a right to complain. As for a regular prediction, see Larry Sabato's. He looks for more of the same, rather than the same of more.
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Salt Lake Tribune: Our Endorsements - 2012 General Election
Reader query: In which races was the Trib spot-on; and with which endorsements did the Trib entirely miss the boat?
With under two days until Tuesday's 2012 Utah election, the Salt Lake Tribune summarizes this year's endorsements, for those who may be undecided about Utah's major races. "Over the past several weeks, The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board has published editorials giving our recommendations on who should be elected to various local, state and national offices, and outlining the reasons why." In the realm of political ideologies, it seems that the Trib is "all over the political map." Many of these picks may come as a shock for those who like to characterise the Trib as a "left-wing rag." Check it, out folks:
So what do you think, WCF readers? In which races was the Trib spot-on; and with which endorsements did the Trib entirely miss the boat?
With under two days until Tuesday's 2012 Utah election, the Salt Lake Tribune summarizes this year's endorsements, for those who may be undecided about Utah's major races. "Over the past several weeks, The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board has published editorials giving our recommendations on who should be elected to various local, state and national offices, and outlining the reasons why." In the realm of political ideologies, it seems that the Trib is "all over the political map." Many of these picks may come as a shock for those who like to characterise the Trib as a "left-wing rag." Check it, out folks:
So what do you think, WCF readers? In which races was the Trib spot-on; and with which endorsements did the Trib entirely miss the boat?
Saturday, November 03, 2012
Weber State University Game Day Thread: University of Montana at Weber State - Updated
Griz, Wildcats playing for pride
The Weber State Wildcats are back home this afternoon, facing their Big Sky Conference rival, the University of Montana Grizzlies, in Stewart Stadium at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Although it isn't homecoming week, today's game nevertheless has a "homecoming game feel" to it, inasmuch as the WSU squad hasn't set foot on the Stewart Stadium gridiron for a football contest since way back on October 6th.
Here's the pregame setup, via each team's home town newspaper, the Standard-Examiner and Missoula Missoulian:
That latter headline pretty much sums up the stakes for both teams, wethinks.
If you can't make it to the stadium on a beautiful football day like this, catch the game on KZNS-AM 1280 "The Zone" or tune in for the TV cable broadact on Root TV.
We'll keep the lights on for anyone who'd care to chime in before during or after the game of course, so don't let the 'Cats get your tongues.
And oh yeah... Go Wildcats!
Update 11/3/12 4:42 p.m.: Whattabummer! WSU gets defeated by a 24-21 margin by the Griz. Root sports commentators are speculating about Coach Sears' coaching future after this year's disastrous losing season.
Whaddaya think folks, is it time for the WSU athletic deparment to start think about hiring a new Coach?
Update 11/4/12 8:00 a.m.: The Standard carries the post game story:
The Weber State Wildcats are back home this afternoon, facing their Big Sky Conference rival, the University of Montana Grizzlies, in Stewart Stadium at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Although it isn't homecoming week, today's game nevertheless has a "homecoming game feel" to it, inasmuch as the WSU squad hasn't set foot on the Stewart Stadium gridiron for a football contest since way back on October 6th.
That latter headline pretty much sums up the stakes for both teams, wethinks.
If you can't make it to the stadium on a beautiful football day like this, catch the game on KZNS-AM 1280 "The Zone" or tune in for the TV cable broadact on Root TV.
We'll keep the lights on for anyone who'd care to chime in before during or after the game of course, so don't let the 'Cats get your tongues.
And oh yeah... Go Wildcats!
Update 11/3/12 4:42 p.m.: Whattabummer! WSU gets defeated by a 24-21 margin by the Griz. Root sports commentators are speculating about Coach Sears' coaching future after this year's disastrous losing season.
Whaddaya think folks, is it time for the WSU athletic deparment to start think about hiring a new Coach?
Update 11/4/12 8:00 a.m.: The Standard carries the post game story:
Friday, November 02, 2012
Matthew Stewart Prelimary Hearing Day Three: Stewart "Bound Over" For Trial by Judge Hyde - Updated
Needless to say, we'll continue to watch developments in this case carefully... and with our usual "jaded eye"
Hot off the press! According to the Matthew Stewart FB support site, Judge Hyde this afternoon bound defendant Matthew Stewart over for trial in the 1/4/12 Ogden Shootemup court case, Here's the succinct gist from correspondent Phoenix Smith:
And here's you blogmeister's comment beneath the above linked article, which we stand by:
Needless to say, we'll continue to watch developments in this case carefully... and with our usual "jaded eye."
Update 11/2/12 6:30 p.m: At last (after twiddling our thumbs waiting) the Standard and Tribune finally start to dole out their post-Day Three stories:
The world wide blogosphere eagerly awaits your ever-savvy comments, of course.
Update 11/2/12 7:27 p.m.: Interesting take from the Standard-Examiner's Charlie Trentelman:
Update 11/3/12 9:00 a.m.: Three new stories from the Standard Examiner, and one from the Help Matthew Stewart website:
Hot off the press! According to the Matthew Stewart FB support site, Judge Hyde this afternoon bound defendant Matthew Stewart over for trial in the 1/4/12 Ogden Shootemup court case, Here's the succinct gist from correspondent Phoenix Smith:
Matthew was just ordered to stand trial on all nine counts.Here's the link:
And here's you blogmeister's comment beneath the above linked article, which we stand by:
No real surprises, here. A preliminary hearing isn't governed by a "beyond all reasonable doubt" presumption as in a full-blown criminal court/jury trial. Most, if not all prelims are prosecution slam-dunks. Don't abandon hope people. It shouldn't be surprising to anyone that Matthew's been bound over for trial after this week's "mini trial" proceedings. Keep the faith people. Matthew will get his day in court with a more favorable proof of guilt presumption later on, when his criminal case actually comes to trial.Next step? Maybe a few more defense motions, an arraignment and a trial court date set for a future date not yet reported so far.
Needless to say, we'll continue to watch developments in this case carefully... and with our usual "jaded eye."
Update 11/2/12 6:30 p.m: At last (after twiddling our thumbs waiting) the Standard and Tribune finally start to dole out their post-Day Three stories:
- Matthew David Stewart bound over for trial - Standard-Examiner
- Matthew Stewart will stand trial in slaying of Ogden police officer - SL Tribune
The world wide blogosphere eagerly awaits your ever-savvy comments, of course.
Update 11/2/12 7:27 p.m.: Interesting take from the Standard-Examiner's Charlie Trentelman:
Update 11/3/12 9:00 a.m.: Three new stories from the Standard Examiner, and one from the Help Matthew Stewart website:
- Ex-girlfriend: Stewart said he would ‘go out shooting’ - Standard-Examiner
- Shoes a big topic in Day 3 of hearing; Stewart going before jury - Standard-Examiner
- Stewart to face trial - Standard-Examiner
- Matthew’s Case Continues to Jury Trial - MS Website
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Matthew Stewart Prelim: Day Two - Updated
Hopefully our local "Wyatt Earps" will learn something useful from this ridiculous and unnecessary tragedy
The stories from Day Two of the Matthew Stewart preliminary hearing are already starting to trickle in from both the Standard-Examiner and Salt Lake Tribune.
We'll update this article, of course, as additional stories and reports emerge.
One thing already seems clear however in our view, after distilling the facts from all of these stories linked yesterday and today: NOBODY... especially the Weber/Morgan Narcotics Strike force (WMNSF) was even minimally prepared for the extreme level of danger and violence which would be unleashed once the heavily-armed WMNSF "cowboys" made the unfortunate decision to kick down Matthew Stewart's door.
While the evidentiary "facts" in the Matthew Stewart matter continue to unfold, we're keeping our fingers crossed that the heads of the several local police agencies who contribute "cannon fodder" to the WMNSF effort will soon come to realize that no amount of illegal contraband (sixteen pot plants in this case, to be exact) is worth even a single human life... after the tradeoffs, and the totality of the facts now "come home to roost." The stories described within the past two days are actually well beyond tragic. Hopefully our local "Wyatt Earps" will learn something useful from this ridiculous and unnecessarily tragic event.
The final day of the Stewart Prelim commences again tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Stay tuned.
Update 11/2/12 9:40 a.m.: Three more post-Day Two stories this morning from the Standard and Tribune:
The stories from Day Two of the Matthew Stewart preliminary hearing are already starting to trickle in from both the Standard-Examiner and Salt Lake Tribune.
- Rounkles describes being shot in mouth, arm - Standard-Examiner
- Officers in fatal drug raid thought Ogden home might be empty -Salt Lake Tribune
We'll update this article, of course, as additional stories and reports emerge.
One thing already seems clear however in our view, after distilling the facts from all of these stories linked yesterday and today: NOBODY... especially the Weber/Morgan Narcotics Strike force (WMNSF) was even minimally prepared for the extreme level of danger and violence which would be unleashed once the heavily-armed WMNSF "cowboys" made the unfortunate decision to kick down Matthew Stewart's door.
While the evidentiary "facts" in the Matthew Stewart matter continue to unfold, we're keeping our fingers crossed that the heads of the several local police agencies who contribute "cannon fodder" to the WMNSF effort will soon come to realize that no amount of illegal contraband (sixteen pot plants in this case, to be exact) is worth even a single human life... after the tradeoffs, and the totality of the facts now "come home to roost." The stories described within the past two days are actually well beyond tragic. Hopefully our local "Wyatt Earps" will learn something useful from this ridiculous and unnecessarily tragic event.
The final day of the Stewart Prelim commences again tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Stay tuned.
Update 11/2/12 9:40 a.m.: Three more post-Day Two stories this morning from the Standard and Tribune:
- Agents describe onslaught at Stewart's preliminary hearing - Standard-Examiner
- Investigator: Stewart inconsistent in accounts about fatal shootout - SL Tribune
- Stewart’s ex-girlfriend expected to testify in Ogden shootout case - SL Tribune
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Standard-Examiner: Our View: Safe Trick-or-Treating, Please
Make it a safe and sane Halloween night, folks
Happy Halloween everyone. Hopefully you won't get skeered half to death like this poor schmuck during tonight's Trick and/or Treating:
And please heed this morning's advice from the Standard-Examiner, folks:
Make it a safe and sane Halloween night, people.
(Special thanks to my FB Friend "Bill," who provided the hilarious graphic.)
Happy Halloween everyone. Hopefully you won't get skeered half to death like this poor schmuck during tonight's Trick and/or Treating:
And please heed this morning's advice from the Standard-Examiner, folks:
Make it a safe and sane Halloween night, people.
(Special thanks to my FB Friend "Bill," who provided the hilarious graphic.)
Big Court Hearing This Morning in Ogden's 2d District Court: Matthew Stewart Prelim Kicks off @ 8:30 a.m. - Updated
We're looking forward to commenting about any significant developments or nuances in this matter
Nearly 10 months since the original 1/4/12 Ogden City shootout, the long awaited Matthew Stewart preliminary hearing kicks off this morning in Ogden's 2nd District Court. Following a 7:45 a.m. Keep the Peace support rally, the three-day hearing is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., in the "largest courtroom in Weber County."
The Standard-Examiner has been all over this story during the past couple of days:
Update 10/31/12 7:52 p.m: Here's today's first post-day 1 preliminary hearing feedback, via the Help Matthew Stewart support site:
Nothing yet from either the Standard or the Trib.
Update 11/1/12 7:30 a.m.: The Standard follows up yesterday's stories with four new post-Day One Tim Gurrister writeups:
Added bonus: the S-E and Trib "message boards" are predictably goin' nuts.
Curious new facts emerge from the testimony to the effect that officers believed that Stewart's "house was a “grow house” with no one living there, just visitors tending the marijuana plants growing in the basement," which seems to fly in the face of the earlier-reported and obvious fact that officers knew that Stewart resided at the residence.
The hearing resumes this morning at 8:30 a.m.
Nearly 10 months since the original 1/4/12 Ogden City shootout, the long awaited Matthew Stewart preliminary hearing kicks off this morning in Ogden's 2nd District Court. Following a 7:45 a.m. Keep the Peace support rally, the three-day hearing is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m., in the "largest courtroom in Weber County."
The Standard-Examiner has been all over this story during the past couple of days:
- Stewart supporters to rally before preliminary hearing
- 17 witnesses planned for Matthew Stewart hearing
- Stewart preliminary hearing moves to bigger room
Update 10/31/12 7:52 p.m: Here's today's first post-day 1 preliminary hearing feedback, via the Help Matthew Stewart support site:
Nothing yet from either the Standard or the Trib.
Update 11/1/12 7:30 a.m.: The Standard follows up yesterday's stories with four new post-Day One Tim Gurrister writeups:
- Prosecution paints picture of Stewart blazing away as officers retreated
- Francom was shot 6 times after running out of bullets
- Roy officer next to testify in Stewart prelim
- Only 8 protesters show up for Stewart rally
Added bonus: the S-E and Trib "message boards" are predictably goin' nuts.
Curious new facts emerge from the testimony to the effect that officers believed that Stewart's "house was a “grow house” with no one living there, just visitors tending the marijuana plants growing in the basement," which seems to fly in the face of the earlier-reported and obvious fact that officers knew that Stewart resided at the residence.
The hearing resumes this morning at 8:30 a.m.
Monday, October 29, 2012
VoteVets.Com: Donna McAleer, Candidate for Congress, Utah 1
Something to think about as the draft-dodging Rob Bishop continues to supplicate to the GOP war-mongers in Congress
Whoa! For those of us who proudly wore the uniform during the last few decades, and are concerned about having the draft-dodging Rob Bishop representing us in U.S. House District 1 for another two years, check out this VoteVets.com item, wherein this prominent US veteran's group just roundly endorsed West Point grad/Class President and overseas military-duty veteran Donna McAleer for Utah Congressional District 1:
By comparison, can you see this fat-cat Bishop guy slugging it through boot-camp, let alone sweating out an overseas military tour as did Donna McAleer? That, of course, is something Bishop never did, even though he "came of age" during the Vietnam War Era, and continues to vote for America's seemingly endless wars for "nation bulding" and "oil":
Somehow we don't think so.
Something to think about, ainnit people, as Two-Tons-of Fun Bishop continues to supplicate to the GOP war-mongers in Congress, no?
One thing's for sure, and speakin' as an America Vet... Donna McCleer's got our vote.
Whoa! For those of us who proudly wore the uniform during the last few decades, and are concerned about having the draft-dodging Rob Bishop representing us in U.S. House District 1 for another two years, check out this VoteVets.com item, wherein this prominent US veteran's group just roundly endorsed West Point grad/Class President and overseas military-duty veteran Donna McAleer for Utah Congressional District 1:
By comparison, can you see this fat-cat Bishop guy slugging it through boot-camp, let alone sweating out an overseas military tour as did Donna McAleer? That, of course, is something Bishop never did, even though he "came of age" during the Vietnam War Era, and continues to vote for America's seemingly endless wars for "nation bulding" and "oil":
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| Congressman "Rob" - Ready to Go Out to Pasture |
Somehow we don't think so.
Something to think about, ainnit people, as Two-Tons-of Fun Bishop continues to supplicate to the GOP war-mongers in Congress, no?
One thing's for sure, and speakin' as an America Vet... Donna McCleer's got our vote.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Standard-Examiner: Two Contenders for Utah Attorney General Offer Varied Experience
Don't be a tool of the Democratic and Republican establishments, who've essential rigged the system... Please join your blogmeister in voting for Andrew MCullough on November 6
In the interest of kicking off a little Sunday morning discussion on an otherwise slow political news day, well highlight this morning's Standard-Examiner story, putting the focus on the differences between Democratic Party candidate Dee Smith and GOP candidate John Swallow in the 2012 General Election Utah Attorney General race:
Informative though this morning's SE story is intended to be however, it unfortunately misses the mark and doesn't cover the full field of candidates running this year for Utah's A.G slot, which in truth includes three candidates... not two:
Attorney General
State of Utah - 4 year term
That's right, folks, there's a superbly well-qualified Libertarian candidate running for Utah Attorney General, namely Andrew McCullough, A Utah Attorney who has more trial experience than candidates Smith and Swallow rolled together.
For more info on the Utah A.G. candidate whom the Standard-Examiner mysteriously left out of the discussion, check out Mr. McCullough's campaign website:
As an added bonus, we'll also link to an October 18, 2012 post from Mr. McCullogh's blog, which frames the general problem existing in our American "two-party system" (so-called), wherein legitimate third party candidates are all but completely squeezed out of the political discussion by default:
Andrew McCullough's been capably practicing law in a variety of arenas since candidates Smith and Swallow were still in knee-pants.
And if you're seriously concerned about civil liberties, a vote for McCullough ought to be a slam dunk choice, it seems to us.
Don't be a tool of the Democratic and Republican party establishments, who've essentially rigged the system. Please join your blogmeister in voting for Andrew McCullough on November 6.
In the interest of kicking off a little Sunday morning discussion on an otherwise slow political news day, well highlight this morning's Standard-Examiner story, putting the focus on the differences between Democratic Party candidate Dee Smith and GOP candidate John Swallow in the 2012 General Election Utah Attorney General race:
Informative though this morning's SE story is intended to be however, it unfortunately misses the mark and doesn't cover the full field of candidates running this year for Utah's A.G slot, which in truth includes three candidates... not two:
| Candidate | Website/Contact Info | Campaign Finance Disclosures | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Smith | Dee Smith Campaign Website | Dee Smith 2012 | Democratic |
| Andrew McCullough | Andrew McCullough Campaign Website | Andrew McCullough 2012 | Libertarian |
| John Swallow | John Swallow Campaign Website | John Swallow 2012 | Republican |
That's right, folks, there's a superbly well-qualified Libertarian candidate running for Utah Attorney General, namely Andrew McCullough, A Utah Attorney who has more trial experience than candidates Smith and Swallow rolled together.
For more info on the Utah A.G. candidate whom the Standard-Examiner mysteriously left out of the discussion, check out Mr. McCullough's campaign website:
As an added bonus, we'll also link to an October 18, 2012 post from Mr. McCullogh's blog, which frames the general problem existing in our American "two-party system" (so-called), wherein legitimate third party candidates are all but completely squeezed out of the political discussion by default:
Andrew McCullough's been capably practicing law in a variety of arenas since candidates Smith and Swallow were still in knee-pants.
And if you're seriously concerned about civil liberties, a vote for McCullough ought to be a slam dunk choice, it seems to us.
Don't be a tool of the Democratic and Republican party establishments, who've essentially rigged the system. Please join your blogmeister in voting for Andrew McCullough on November 6.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Standard-Examiner: Our View: Donna McAleer for U.S. Congress
The Standard gets back on the right track, with this morning's Utah 1st District Congressional endorsement
After yesterday's blunder, the Standard gets back on the right track, with this morning's Utah 1st District Congressional endorsement:
It's time to oust those misguided souls (like Bishop) who mindlessly kowtow to the "batsh*t crazy" Tea Party, wethinks.
Let Northern Utahns elect a "team player" for once, and, in that process, also get our U.S. Congress back on track.
Needless to say, we at WCF join in whole-heartedly with this morning's S-E endorsement.
After yesterday's blunder, the Standard gets back on the right track, with this morning's Utah 1st District Congressional endorsement:
It's time to oust those misguided souls (like Bishop) who mindlessly kowtow to the "batsh*t crazy" Tea Party, wethinks.
Let Northern Utahns elect a "team player" for once, and, in that process, also get our U.S. Congress back on track.
Needless to say, we at WCF join in whole-heartedly with this morning's S-E endorsement.
Salt Lake Tribune: Howell Attacks Hatch’s Leadership in Final Debate
In the interest of keeping our WCF readers abreast of new developments in Utah's 2012 US Senate Race, we'll highlight this morning's Salt Lake Tribune story, reporting on yesterday's Orrin Hatch/Scott Howell debate:
Here's Mr. Howell's money quote:
Sorry folks, we've feverishly searched the net for a recorded version of Friday's debate, but it's nowhere to be found, at present.
If it does pop up in the near future however, our gentle readers will be the first to find out.
Here's Mr. Howell's money quote:
Rocky Anderson has a better chance of being president than Orrin being chairman of the Finance Committee," Howell said. Anderson, the former Salt Lake City mayor, is running for president on the Justice Party ticket.Mr. Hatch responds of course, that even if Obama is re-elected in November, and Hatch doesn't land the Senate Finance Committee Chairman job, "they have to run everything by me, and I have a lot of say and a lot of clout."
Sorry folks, we've feverishly searched the net for a recorded version of Friday's debate, but it's nowhere to be found, at present.
If it does pop up in the near future however, our gentle readers will be the first to find out.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Standard-Examiner Endorsement: Our View: Gary Herbert for Utah Governor
A simple case of journalistic schizophrenia, or a reminder that our local news media will never consistently play the part of a local watchdog, slaving to root out corruption in our Utah political system?
What a difference a day makes. With only one day elapsed since we congratulated the Standard-Examiner for the wisdom of their endorsement of Scott Howell for US Senate, we now find this nonsense in Ogden City's morning paper:
Just to put it all in perspective, folks, check out this Salt Lake Tribune letter to the editor, which pretty clearly sets forth what we pretty much we'd thought to be everybody's view on Herbert, perhaps the most ethically-challenged Utah governor within memory:
And yes, folks, we devoted some WCF page space to this on 10/9/12.
Reminds us of the olden days when the Standard used to consistently endorse the most corrupt mayor in Ogden's history.
So what's up with the Standard-Examiner, folks? A simple case of journalistic schizophrenia, or a reminder that our local news media will never consistently play the part of a local watchdog, slaving to root out corruption in our Utah political system?
What a difference a day makes. With only one day elapsed since we congratulated the Standard-Examiner for the wisdom of their endorsement of Scott Howell for US Senate, we now find this nonsense in Ogden City's morning paper:
Just to put it all in perspective, folks, check out this Salt Lake Tribune letter to the editor, which pretty clearly sets forth what we pretty much we'd thought to be everybody's view on Herbert, perhaps the most ethically-challenged Utah governor within memory:
And yes, folks, we devoted some WCF page space to this on 10/9/12.
Reminds us of the olden days when the Standard used to consistently endorse the most corrupt mayor in Ogden's history.
So what's up with the Standard-Examiner, folks? A simple case of journalistic schizophrenia, or a reminder that our local news media will never consistently play the part of a local watchdog, slaving to root out corruption in our Utah political system?
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Standard-Examiner 2012 Election Special
The staff of the Standard has been working their tails off putting this all together folks; and the effort shows
As we edge to within 10 days of the November 6, 2012 election, we'll direct our readers' attention to a robust collection of articles from this morning's Standard-Examiner Election 2012 Special Edition. The staff of the Standard has obviously been working their tails off putting this all together folks, and the effort shows. Read up, folks:
For further information about these candidates, and some others that the Standard left out, check out our Weber County Forum 2012 General Election Roster, which is also available in our right sidebar.
As we edge to within 10 days of the November 6, 2012 election, we'll direct our readers' attention to a robust collection of articles from this morning's Standard-Examiner Election 2012 Special Edition. The staff of the Standard has obviously been working their tails off putting this all together folks, and the effort shows. Read up, folks:
- Senate 19: Medical professionals battle for senate
- Senate 20: State Senate District 20
- House 7: State House District 7
- House 8: State House District 8
- House 9: State House District 9
- House 10: State House District 10
- House 11: State House District 11
- House 12: State House District 12
- House 29: State House District 29
- WC Commission: Economy top issue in (Weber) commission
- OSB1: Ogden School Board 1
- OSB5: Ogden School Board 5
- SSB1: State School Board 1
- SSB4: State School Board 4
- WSB4: Weber School Board 4
- Standard-Examiner editorial: Our View: Scott Howell for U.S. Senate
For further information about these candidates, and some others that the Standard left out, check out our Weber County Forum 2012 General Election Roster, which is also available in our right sidebar.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Third Party Presidential Debate Tonight - Updated
Game's on at 7:00 (MT) via C-SPAN and the Free and Equal Elections Foundation's online live video feeds
For those WCF political wonks who'd mistakenly thought the 2012 Presidential Debate dog and pony show was over, here's some interesting information from our old favorite, the C-SPAN website:
Alternatively, we provide the Free and Equal Elections Foundation's own live video feed:
We hope all WCF political wonks will avail themselves of the opportunity to hear the views of these non-mainstream, third party candidates.
Update 10/24/12 9:00 a.m.: For those who missed last night's third party debate, here's a taped version via C-SPAN:
For those WCF political wonks who'd mistakenly thought the 2012 Presidential Debate dog and pony show was over, here's some interesting information from our old favorite, the C-SPAN website:
Game's on via C-SPAN at 7:00 (MT). Here's the link:Chicago - Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Four Third Party Presidential candidates are participating in a debate in Chicago, organized by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation.
The participants will include Libertarian Party candidate Gary Johnson, Green Party candidate Jill Stein, Constitution Party candidate Virgil Goode, and Justice Party candidate Rocky Anderson. The hour and half event is being moderated by former CNN anchor Larry King and Christina Tobin, founder and chair of the Free and Equal Elections Foundation.
Alternatively, we provide the Free and Equal Elections Foundation's own live video feed:
We hope all WCF political wonks will avail themselves of the opportunity to hear the views of these non-mainstream, third party candidates.
Update 10/24/12 9:00 a.m.: For those who missed last night's third party debate, here's a taped version via C-SPAN:
Monday, October 22, 2012
Third Presidential Debate - Serious Political/Sports Conflicts - Updated
Just for fun as y'all contemplate this, we invite you to cast your vote in our new online poll
Tough choices this evening for Weber County Forum political wonks who are also rabid San Francisco Giants fans (like us). Due to the cruel serendipity of MLB playoff scheduling, tonight's one and only Major Sports playoff event which isn't inhibited by a nagging "game clock," (unlike Presidential debates) happens to run headlong into tonight's "Third (count 'em) Presidential candidate debate."
We have two MAJOR WORLD EVENTS happening at the very same time tonight, dangit.
As soon as it's available, tonight's 2012 Presidential debate III will be coming up live on C-SPAN (Debate starts at 9 pm ET sharp):
So what about it folks? 1) Will you be watching the S.F Giants try to clinch the MLB National League 2012 title championship game tonight; or 2) will you glued into a relatively-important political debate where you'll finally be deciding which presidential candidate is the "lesser evil"?
Just for fun as y'all contemplate this, here's our new online poll:
The floor's open for whatever's on your minds, O Gentle Ones.
10/23/12 9:00 a.m.: We've rounded up a few notable post-debate stories and other items. Not everyone believes Obama was last night's victor:
Comments, anyone?
Tough choices this evening for Weber County Forum political wonks who are also rabid San Francisco Giants fans (like us). Due to the cruel serendipity of MLB playoff scheduling, tonight's one and only Major Sports playoff event which isn't inhibited by a nagging "game clock," (unlike Presidential debates) happens to run headlong into tonight's "Third (count 'em) Presidential candidate debate."
We have two MAJOR WORLD EVENTS happening at the very same time tonight, dangit.
- C-SPAN Live streaming Video (Recorded 10/23/12)
So what about it folks? 1) Will you be watching the S.F Giants try to clinch the MLB National League 2012 title championship game tonight; or 2) will you glued into a relatively-important political debate where you'll finally be deciding which presidential candidate is the "lesser evil"?
Just for fun as y'all contemplate this, here's our new online poll:
The floor's open for whatever's on your minds, O Gentle Ones.
10/23/12 9:00 a.m.: We've rounded up a few notable post-debate stories and other items. Not everyone believes Obama was last night's victor:
- CNN Poll: Nearly half of debate watchers say Obama won showdown - CNN
- Obama Reelection Odds Increase In Prediction Markets Following Foreign Policy Debate - HuffPo
- "Horses and bayonets" becomes latest debate catchphrase - Chicago Trib
- Angry Obama Loses to Unflappable Romney - Daily Beast
- Entire Nation Now Undecided After 4 Debates - The Onion
Comments, anyone?
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Salt Lake Tribune: Court Withholds Envision Ogden Documents
Ogden activist Dan Schroeder hits dead end after long fight
Bad news for Utah government transparency, folks, as the Salt Lake Tribune reports on the latest round in Dan Schroeder's protracted court quest to lift the veil of secrecy concerning the Envision Ogden scandal, pursuant to provisions of the Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA).
Although Trib reporter Cathy McKitrick provides an informative writeup concerning yesterday's disappointing court decision, we'll flesh out this story further, with this explanatory paragraph which we've lifted this morning from Dan's Facebook page:
We'll take that to mean he's keeping his options open.
Needless to say, we'll be keeping a close eye on this story if and/or when it further develops.
Bad news for Utah government transparency, folks, as the Salt Lake Tribune reports on the latest round in Dan Schroeder's protracted court quest to lift the veil of secrecy concerning the Envision Ogden scandal, pursuant to provisions of the Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA).
Although Trib reporter Cathy McKitrick provides an informative writeup concerning yesterday's disappointing court decision, we'll flesh out this story further, with this explanatory paragraph which we've lifted this morning from Dan's Facebook page:
The judge ruled that most of the disputed records are exempt from GRAMA not due to any specific provision of GRAMA, but rather due to the constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Although the AG obtained Envision Ogden's bank records via a valid subpoena, which effectively said the seizure was reasonable for purposes of the investigation, the judge stated that making the records public, outside of the course of a criminal prosecution, would effectively make the seizure unreasonable. Furthermore, he ruled that this constitutional protection outweighs the admittedly valid public interest in learning more about what Envision Ogden did, and in learning more about the AG's investigation. Finally, the judge also ruled that some of the records are protected attorney work product, finding that those records contain evidence of attorneys' mental impressions, even though the State Records Committee found no such evidence and the AG basically described the records' content as factual. The judge did order the release of one two-page document, but from the sound of it, that document is merely the bank's cover sheet certifying that it was complying with the subpoena.As to the possibility of the taking this adverse decision up to Utah Court of Appeals, Dan adds this clarification: "I have no plans one way or the other regarding a possible appeal."
We'll take that to mean he's keeping his options open.
Needless to say, we'll be keeping a close eye on this story if and/or when it further develops.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
WSU Game Day Thread: Weber State v. Southern Utah University - Updated
The Wildcats haven't given up... and neither should we
Our beloved but downtrodden Weber State Wildcats are once again back on the road this afternoon folks, where they'll step onto the gridiron at 1:00 p.m. to battle it out with the Big Sky Conference newcomer Southern Utah Thunderbirds' in Southern Utah University's Eccles Coliseum (Official motto: "Maybe not the largest facility of its type, but... one of the nicest, among the FCS ranks").
With four games remaining on the Wildcats 2012 schedule, our 0-4 in conference Wildcats still have hopes of finishing up this year with a breakeven .500 conference season; so there's still a good chance that our home town team will not close the 2012 season floundering in the Big Sky Conference cellar.
Here's the pre-game skinny from each team's home town newspaper, the Standard-Examiner and the Cedar City Spectrum, respectively:
Looks like the "fickle" Wildcats' "flagship" radio station (KZNS-AM "The Zone") has now bailed-out on weekly game broadcasts, but avid Wildcats fans can still catch the game the old fashioned way via KZNS-FM 106.9.
And here's something special for true diehards who'd like to catch some live online streaming game video:
We tried this last week; and despite the slight hassle of signing up for a free "pass," and downloading a couple of "helper" software apps (takes only a couple of minutes,) the audio and video quality is actually pretty danged good, so we'll highly reco this software setup for those folks who simply can't stand going another week without viewing Wildcats football.
The 'Cats will be playing out the rest of the season mainly for pride, people, but lets all show our continuing support. The Wildcats haven't given up... and neither should we.
Go Wildcats!
Update 10/20/12 4:02 p.m.: Whoa! WSU barely snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, almost blows a
Update 10/21/12 8:30 a.m.: The Standard provides this post-game writeup:
Our beloved but downtrodden Weber State Wildcats are once again back on the road this afternoon folks, where they'll step onto the gridiron at 1:00 p.m. to battle it out with the Big Sky Conference newcomer Southern Utah Thunderbirds' in Southern Utah University's Eccles Coliseum (Official motto: "Maybe not the largest facility of its type, but... one of the nicest, among the FCS ranks").
With four games remaining on the Wildcats 2012 schedule, our 0-4 in conference Wildcats still have hopes of finishing up this year with a breakeven .500 conference season; so there's still a good chance that our home town team will not close the 2012 season floundering in the Big Sky Conference cellar.
Here's the pre-game skinny from each team's home town newspaper, the Standard-Examiner and the Cedar City Spectrum, respectively:
Looks like the "fickle" Wildcats' "flagship" radio station (KZNS-AM "The Zone") has now bailed-out on weekly game broadcasts, but avid Wildcats fans can still catch the game the old fashioned way via KZNS-FM 106.9.
And here's something special for true diehards who'd like to catch some live online streaming game video:
We tried this last week; and despite the slight hassle of signing up for a free "pass," and downloading a couple of "helper" software apps (takes only a couple of minutes,) the audio and video quality is actually pretty danged good, so we'll highly reco this software setup for those folks who simply can't stand going another week without viewing Wildcats football.
The 'Cats will be playing out the rest of the season mainly for pride, people, but lets all show our continuing support. The Wildcats haven't given up... and neither should we.
Go Wildcats!
Update 10/20/12 4:02 p.m.: Whoa! WSU barely snatches victory from the jaws of defeat, almost blows a
Update 10/21/12 8:30 a.m.: The Standard provides this post-game writeup:
2012 Utah Senatorial Debate - Hatch v. Howell Reprise
Listen up folks, as it's apparent Mr. Howell presents an attractive alternative in Utah's U.S. Senate Race
Earlier in the week, we attempted to post the online video of voteutah.org's 2012 Utah Senatorial Debate, featuring incumbent GOP Senator Orrin Hatch squaring off against Democratic Party challenger Scott Howell, for what we expected (and proved to be) a quite lively confrontation. For reasons which still remain unclear however, that video was pulled from voteutah.org's server. We're now delighted to discover this morning that this informative video is once again back up for on-demand viewing; so we accordingly embed the full video here once again:
Listen up folks, as it's apparent Mr. Howell presents an attractive alternative in this race, especially for those of us of all political stripes who've been swearing for years: "We need to get rid of Senator-for-Life Orrin Hatch."
For for your future pre-election reference we've also placed this video in our right sidebar 2012 General Election module.
Earlier in the week, we attempted to post the online video of voteutah.org's 2012 Utah Senatorial Debate, featuring incumbent GOP Senator Orrin Hatch squaring off against Democratic Party challenger Scott Howell, for what we expected (and proved to be) a quite lively confrontation. For reasons which still remain unclear however, that video was pulled from voteutah.org's server. We're now delighted to discover this morning that this informative video is once again back up for on-demand viewing; so we accordingly embed the full video here once again:
Watch 2012 Utah Senatorial Debate on PBS. See more from Utah Issues.
Listen up folks, as it's apparent Mr. Howell presents an attractive alternative in this race, especially for those of us of all political stripes who've been swearing for years: "We need to get rid of Senator-for-Life Orrin Hatch."
For for your future pre-election reference we've also placed this video in our right sidebar 2012 General Election module.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Salt Lake Tribune Endorsement: Too Many Mitts
Surprise of surprises: The Salt Lake Tribune just endorsed Barack Obama for president
Ouch! From the point of view of the Mitt Romney campaign, this has gotta hurt! In the event you've been off hiding in cave somewhere, here's the afternoon editorial which has set traditional news media and social networks all over the world all a-twitter. The Salt Lake Tribune just endorsed Barack Obama for president. Read up, folks:
And yep, this story has gone completely viral, according to this afternoon's Trib followup George Pyle column, (along with the non-Trib graphic we've embedded at the right of this WCF article):
There'll be much weeping and gnashing of teeth in the Romney camp, we suspect.
Of course Romney ain't doing so hot in his own home state of Massachusetts either, so perhaps this is actually no big deal, right?
So what do our gentle readers have to say about all this?
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And yep, this story has gone completely viral, according to this afternoon's Trib followup George Pyle column, (along with the non-Trib graphic we've embedded at the right of this WCF article):
There'll be much weeping and gnashing of teeth in the Romney camp, we suspect.
Of course Romney ain't doing so hot in his own home state of Massachusetts either, so perhaps this is actually no big deal, right?
So what do our gentle readers have to say about all this?
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