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« Reply #725 on: February 14, 2009, 01:42:14 AM »

Has Randy Dorn always been crazy or are these shower stories a new development?

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« Reply #726 on: February 14, 2009, 03:24:47 PM »

That's a little... odd.

While there's very little in terms of elections going on till August (although I for one am closely watching the Vashon Island School Levy. Will they build a new track? Find out March 10th!), the Legislature is amusing enough until April. After that we're in real trouble.

The King County Executive race may be interesting. Maybe.
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« Reply #727 on: February 16, 2009, 04:55:54 AM »

The King County Executive race may be interesting. Maybe.

Dow Constantine has just declared for King County Executive.  I think it will mainly be between him and Larry Phillips, assuming Bob Ferguson stays out.

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattlepolitics/archives/162077.asp

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« Reply #728 on: February 16, 2009, 05:48:18 AM »

The King County Executive race may be interesting. Maybe.

Dow Constantine has just declared for King County Executive.  I think it will mainly be between him and Larry Phillips, assuming Bob Ferguson stays out.

http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/seattlepolitics/archives/162077.asp



I wonder who the Republicans will run? Some joke candidate like Irons or Rossi? Or maybe they'll be sneaky and somewhat intelligent and go for someone like Lambert or Dunn?
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« Reply #729 on: February 16, 2009, 02:46:39 PM »

State Rep. Ross Hunter, a smart and ambitious SOB, may enter the race as well. He'd be a major force as well.

As for the Republicans... I don't really know. There are certain people who would be good to get (Toby Nixon, Lambert or Dunn come to mind). I'd be rather surprised if Rossi was interested at all. It may go to Irons by default (if he wants it).

Then again, Pam Roach has been looking for a county job for decades....
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« Reply #730 on: February 16, 2009, 02:51:09 PM »
« Edited: February 16, 2009, 02:52:50 PM by Lunar »

The Washington thread continues?


State amphibian: Pacific Chorus Frog, adopted 2007
State song: "Washington, My Home", adopted 1959
State flower: Coast Rhododendron, adopted 1892
State bird: American Goldfinch (Carduelis tristis), adopted 1951
State tree: Western hemlock, adopted 1947
State fish: Steelhead trout, adopted 1969
State insect: Green darner dragonfly, adopted 1997
State gem: Petrified wood, adopted 1975
[lol gay]
State fruit: Apple, adopted 1989
State grass: Bluebunch wheatgrass (Agropyron spicatum), adopted 1989
State tartan: one designed by Margaret McLeod van Nus and Frank Cannonita, adopted 1991
State fossil: Columbian mammoth or Mammuthus columbi, adopted 1998
State folk song: "Roll On, Columbia" adopted 1987
State ship: the Lady Washington, adopted 2007 (previously the container ship President Washington, adopted 1983)
State dance: Square dance, adopted 1979
[gay x 2]
State vegetable: Walla Walla Sweet Onion, adopted 2007
[gay x 3]
State Marine Mammal: Orca, adopted 2007
[anti-gay, so you're down to x 2 now]
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« Reply #731 on: February 16, 2009, 03:11:10 PM »

The Walla Walla sweet onion was selected after fourth graders came and lobbied the State Legislature for it. The potato lobby killed it at first but then came around. It's a precious story of young kids learning about the legislative process and special interests coming around and supporting something contrary to their interests for the good of the state.

So why you hating, f*ggot?
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« Reply #732 on: February 16, 2009, 03:15:19 PM »

why do you like fourth graders so much pedophile?
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« Reply #733 on: February 16, 2009, 03:16:24 PM »

oh wait, I answered my own question

btw potatoes are really starchy and shouldn't count as vegetables.  but i do love them more than I love my legs (see flag).  Should we have a square dance to settle this?
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« Reply #734 on: February 16, 2009, 03:19:14 PM »

Squarin' numbers are just like women - if they're under 13 just do them in your head.

We're probably going to get a state candy this year - Aplets and Cotlets. Mmmm... delicious.
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« Reply #735 on: February 16, 2009, 03:22:13 PM »

I don't understand that but it sounds illegal

LET'S DANCE
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« Reply #736 on: February 16, 2009, 03:23:46 PM »



And yes, they do teach square dancing in elementary school. One of my least favorite days every year.
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« Reply #737 on: February 16, 2009, 03:29:23 PM »

my elementary school taught square dancing too but it's not because some punk state made it its official dance

this thread has taken a turn for the worse, somebody should quickly change it to discussion about someone's numbers that nobody cares about
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« Reply #738 on: February 16, 2009, 03:37:08 PM »

What's going on?  I check back on this thread to see what people have said about the KC Executive Election and everyone has broken out into a round of do-si-do!  Tongue

Does Lunar have Washington state envy?  Because our state is so fabulous.

Back on topic, it is almost impossible for me to see a Republican winning the KC Election race, although I-26 (making King County races nonpartisan) makes me hesitate.  I thought that was a dumb change and if I lived in the county I would have voted against it.

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« Reply #739 on: February 16, 2009, 03:46:01 PM »

somebody should quickly change it to discussion about someone's numbers that nobody cares about


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« Reply #740 on: February 16, 2009, 03:59:05 PM »

State Rep. Ross Hunter, a smart and ambitious SOB, may enter the race as well. He'd be a major force as well.

You mean that mofo who wouldn't take down Reichert?
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« Reply #741 on: February 16, 2009, 04:00:38 PM »

It also looks like Sam Reed's bill to modify the top-two primary is going to pass. Rather than just allowing whatever party label people want, there are three options:

1) Select the label of a major party (Under current state law this is any party who receives 5% in an even-numbered year. This bill would change the definition to any party receiving 1% in the Presidential race. For 2008 this would only include Democrats and Republican - last time someone else broke 1% was the Green Party in 2000).

2) Select an "unqualified party" label. You get to become an "unqualified party" by submitting the signatures of 100 voters.

3) Select "States No Party Preference".

While I despise the top-two, I find this change acceptable.

State Rep. Ross Hunter, a smart and ambitious SOB, may enter the race as well. He'd be a major force as well.

You mean that mofo who wouldn't take down Reichert?

Tom got in before him, and then Burner scared both of them. I would've sat that race out too.
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« Reply #742 on: February 16, 2009, 04:03:22 PM »

What is your opinion on the Columbian mammoth?
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« Reply #743 on: February 16, 2009, 04:05:35 PM »

Better than the saber-toothed cat.
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« Reply #744 on: February 16, 2009, 04:54:37 PM »
« Edited: February 16, 2009, 04:57:21 PM by Bacon King »

Walla Walla Sweet Onion? Psh, I bet its got nothin' on my state vegetable.

PS. Vidalia is pronounced Vie-day-ya
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« Reply #745 on: February 16, 2009, 05:32:46 PM »

reminds me of Wasilla











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« Reply #746 on: February 16, 2009, 05:37:53 PM »


They don't say "Was-say-la" now do they?
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« Reply #747 on: February 16, 2009, 09:13:00 PM »

Why don't people like the Walla Walla sweet onion? It tastes wonderful...
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« Reply #748 on: February 17, 2009, 03:34:30 PM »

Why don't people like the Walla Walla sweet onion? It tastes wonderful...

Consider it a friendly state-to-state sweet onion rivaly.
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« Reply #749 on: February 17, 2009, 05:23:15 PM »

Speaking of agriculture, State Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Sunnyside) has been appointed Director of the Department of Agriculture. Yay bi-partisanship!

A replacement for his seat will be selected by the local Republican party and then an election will be held this fall for the remainder of the term. Obama narrowly won the district, but the local Democratic base is terrible. I'd say Strong Lean or Likely Republican at this point.
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