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Kriesel Decision A Blow To Good Government

By , on March 16th, 2012

State Representative John Kriesel (R-57A) writes in announcing his decision not to seek a second term : I am proud of the work that I’ve done at the Capitol. I worked hard to represent all the people of my district equally, not just those that voted for me. Although I’m certain there is not one

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By , on March 16th, 2012 | Tags: , | Category: 2012 elections, Good Government, John Kriesel (R-HD-57A) | 2 comments | These musings will address political issues that affect our nation and the State of Minnesota. My political views are a combination of progressive, liberal and conservative (depending upon the subject and your interpretation). Therefore, I would state that I am a Centrist ... hence the name ---- Minnesota Central

GOP Debate Rekindles Memories of Vietnam

By , on September 26th, 2011

There was a moment during the Fox News-Google GOP Presidential debate on September 22, 2011 when the audience turned ugly … rekindling memories of the Vietnam era. Memories that should have been repressed …. the emotional conflict of Vietnam impacted America when not every soldier was greeted as they should have been. “I was in

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By , on September 26th, 2011 | Tags: , , | Category: DADT, Equal Rights, Gay Marriage, Jobs, John Kriesel (R-HD-57A), Leadership, Mitt Romney, Republican Candidates, veterans | 2 comments | These musings will address political issues that affect our nation and the State of Minnesota. My political views are a combination of progressive, liberal and conservative (depending upon the subject and your interpretation). Therefore, I would state that I am a Centrist ... hence the name ---- Minnesota Central