Review: The Artist
Austin Regimbal | January 23, 2012 7:35 am | No Comment

The Artist has great style, but does it have enough depth?

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Should English language proficiency be required for elective public office?……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 27, 2012 12:07 pm | No Comment
Should English language proficiency be required for elective public office?……
 
I’m Mike Fitzsimmons with commentary on 920-KXLY…….
 
It’s no secret that many American believe that English should be the nation’s official language.  An Arizona judge apparently thinks that  English should at least be the official language of anyone who serves in elective public office.   The judge has ruled that a San Luis City Council candidate must be removed from the ballot due to lack of English proficiency.   The judge’s ruling came on a motion earlier this month, asking for verification that Alejandrina Cabrera meets the requirement of an Arizona state law that says any person holding office in the state, in any county or city must speak, write and read English.
 
The former mayor of San Luis, Guillermina Fuentes, complained that Cabrera isn’t fluent in English and required an interpreter.   Indeed Fuentes claimed that she served as Cabrera’s translator.   Fuentes claimed she has acted as an interpreter for Cabrera.    One can readily see how chaotic governing would be if elected officials spoke many languages and needed translators to communicate with one another.   This is a matter of practicality although minority advocates claim it is about discrimination.
 
Whether it is ever adopted by law or by Constitutional amendment, English clearly is the de facto official language of the United States.   There is no reason to replace it, at least not now.    This isn’t about which ethnicity is in the majority.   It is about a traditional language that has, since the formation of this republic, been relied upon to conduct the business of both state and commerce.   Efficiency dictates that English remains the language Americans speak in their official capacity.   The judge in Arizona was right.   The state law is just.
  
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What the heck are they doing over there?……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 26, 2012 10:40 am | No Comment

 
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Lawmakers have been in session in Olympia since January 9th and so far nothing visible has been done toward addressing the billion-dollar plus budget gap facing Washington state.   Republicans …

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The State of the Union rhetoric doesn’t offer much real promise……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 25, 2012 10:24 am | No Comment

The State of the Union rhetoric doesn’t offer much real promise……
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 President Obama likes words.   However he seems to have a sense that his rhetoric is the same as reality.    …

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Public distaste for media bias is starting to surface……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 24, 2012 10:50 am | No Comment

Public distaste for media bias is starting to surface……
 
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Last week when former House Speaker Newt Gingrich rebuked John King of CNN at the start of a nationally televised G.O.P. …

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The media is a crippling impediment to fair U.S. elections……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 23, 2012 11:40 am | No Comment

The media is a crippling impediment to fair U.S. elections……
 
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Yet another example of how the media tries to control the political narrative was witnessed last week in the Republican …

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Now there are four……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 20, 2012 10:27 am | No Comment

Now there are four……
 
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The value of the early presidential primaries lies in their ability to reduce the field of candidates.    The winnowing process has reduced the field by half …

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You can’t believe what this guy says about the Keystone XL Pipeline……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 19, 2012 10:46 am | No Comment

You can’t believe what this guy says about the Keystone XL Pipeline……
 
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Sometimes the gall of President Obama is nothing short of stunning.   Obama announced yesterday that he will deny …

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No common sense, just plenty of self interest……
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 18, 2012 10:15 am | No Comment

No common sense, just plenty of self interest……
 
I’m Mike Fitzsimmons with commentary on 920-KXLY…….
 
On January 12th President Obama notified Congress that the treasury needs to raise its borrowing authority.   In other words, once again federal …

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They will come together in the end.
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 17, 2012 11:53 am | No Comment

They will come together in the end.
 
I’m Mike Fitzsimmons with commentary on 920-KXLY…….
 
Jon Huntsman has dropped out of the Republican primary race and has thrown his support behind Mitt Romney.    Wait a minute.   While he …

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He’s supposed to be a Constitutional expert…
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 16, 2012 11:23 am | No Comment

He’s supposed to be a Constitutional expert…
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Several days ago President Obama appointed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.   The president claims this was a recess appointment, …

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A deal is a deal……….
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 13, 2012 10:24 am | No Comment

A deal is a deal……….
 
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Remember how pious she was?….Mary Verner appeared almost saintly.   She offered a humble, knowing smile as she told us she understood that our city was …

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A whale of an assumption…….
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 12, 2012 11:22 am | No Comment

A whale of an assumption…….
 
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A 30-foot female gray whale washed up on a Puget Sound beach in West Seattle last July.  The noble creature was emaciated.   When it was …

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It isn’t a case of all or nothing at all…….
Mike Fitzsimmons | January 11, 2012 10:22 am | No Comment

It isn’t a case of all or nothing at all…….
 
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Twenty-seven members of Congress have signed an amicus brief asking the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the entire Obamacare …