The Oct. 11 Thread 9
Name an issue, and debate it here.
Matter of Opinion Gary Crooks
MONDAY, OCT. 11, 2010
TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 2010
Science and politics meet again 47
Global warming has become politicized, but did you know there's an alternative to the American Medical Association? The Louisville Courier-Journal reports that Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul belongs to a professional organization - billed as a conservative alternative to the American Medical Association –…
MONDAY, OCT. 4, 2010
The Oct. 4 thread 201
Debate more politics here. You won't change any minds, so consider whether it's rational. :)
Religion Test 12
Atheists and agnostics score highest. Maybe it's because they're not so tied up in one religion to be uninformed about others.Here are 15 questions.
MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 2010
The Sept. 27 Thread 208
Well, that was a brief winter. What are your summer plans?Or you could comment on current events of the day here.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24, 2010
Great Depression in color 1
Found these at a Denver Post blog. Used to viewing that era in black and white. Here are some rare color photos.Found them interesting and moving.
Reinstate Maj. Witt, judge says 7
Big victory for non-discrimination over in Tacoma. Big defeat for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."Now Congress should act so that the Witt Standard extends beyond the 9th Circuit.
MONDAY, SEPT. 20, 2010
The Sept. 20 thread 80
The recession is over. Can't you just feel it? Yeah, didn't so.Discuss this or other topics here.
MONDAY, SEPT. 13, 2010
The Sept. 13 Thread 58
Put your thoughts for the week here.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2010
The Sept. 7 thread 120
Open season on the topic of your choice.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 25, 2010
Prosecutor's race 18
I've always found it strange that some of the county races like this and others (assessor, sheriff) are partisan but that city of Spokane races are not (council, mayor). When I've mentioned this in endorsement interviews, the candidates all say it is strange that the…
MONDAY, AUG. 23, 2010
The August 23 thread 142
Issues ... and issues only.What's on your mind this week?
FRIDAY, AUG. 20, 2010
Didier withholds Rossi endorsement 8
Clint Didier, who was a pass receiver in the NFL, might be down and out, but he's willing to try a Hail Mary. He says he will endorse Ross if:1) Rossi signs a no-new-taxes pledge; 2) promises a strong position against federal spending; and 3)…
THURSDAY, AUG. 19, 2010
Religion and the mosque 46
Interesting poll question from the Economist. Second one down.Whether or not you think the Islamic cultural centre and mosque should be built near the World Trade Center site, do you think that Muslims have a constitutional right to build a mosque there?OverallYes, 50.2%By partyDem, 57.5;…
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 18, 2010
Anti-incumbent fever! 6
Not so much in Washington state.Not so much nationwide.Sabato is still predicting that the GOP in the fall will pick up seven of the 59 Senate seats held by Democrats — not enough to take over control of that chamber. And he thinks Republicans will…
MONDAY, AUG. 16, 2010
Election Roundup 11
Here are the endorsement editorials for the primary, which ends Tuesday.Here is a summary of same.Did you vote? Which race interests you the most and why?
The August 16 Thread 48
You random thoughts for the week go here.
MONDAY, AUG. 9, 2010
The August 9 thread 159
Post your random thoughts here, preferably in the realm of non-fiction.
MONDAY, AUG. 2, 2010
The August 2 thread 73
Put your random thoughts for the week here.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010
The Constitution, commas and immigration 174
The meaning of the Second Amendment is oftened debated and sometimes the placement of a comma becomes a focal point. We've been down that road, but it could come up with the 14th Amendment and the issue of "anchor babies." The authors of the Arizona…
MONDAY, JULY 26, 2010
July 26 thread 51
Allow me to be the first to say, "Hot enough for ya?"Random thoughts here.
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
The July 19 thread 9
Post your random musings here.
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
Equal rights in Washington state 13
When are all the horrors of adopting the "everything but marriage" law going to materialize? Tour the state, and you'll see no damage. So, the Our View editorial asks, what's the big deal?
The July 12 thread 66
Anyone watch "Treme"? Just finished the first season. It's about a cast of characters and their lives after Katrina. If you liked "The Wire", you'll like this. Terrific story-telling. David Simon, a former reporter for the Baltmore Sun, is a genius, as far as I'm…
THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
Idaho county is simpatico 28
I mean sympathetic to Arizona's plight. So cancel the fiesta and start the celebration! Oh, and please pass the freedom fries.
Gary Crooks joined The Spokesman-Review in 1997. He is editor of the Opinion section and a member of the Editorial Board.