And so we come to another election season when we are asked to consider: Whose interests are “special”? And whose are simple, pure, virtuous and just? Just kidding. We’re not asked to consider it – i.e., think about it – in any way whatsoever. We already know the answer: Our interests are simple, pure, virtuous and just. Theirs are special, and all that that implies. Spokane is growing up, politically, which means more money and more odious nonsense on the airwaves. So we get developer-funded ads criticizing candidates for taking union money. And we get union-funded ads criticizing candidates for taking developers’ money. Neither side seems to see anything contradictory in this. It’s just the snake swallowing its tail/Shawn Vestal, SR. More here.

Question: Don't you think it's sorta cute that Spokane people think they have rough and tumble political campaigns? Hashtag: #trylivingincoeurdalene