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Kline Tells Why Not Bachmann and Who To Support

By , on August 28th, 2011

MPR’s Mark Zdechlik and Tom Scheck report that John Kline (R-MN-02) has commented on his thoughts on the GOP Presidential nominee : Kline said he wasn’t prepared to back GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign. Bachmann represents Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District which borders part of Kline’s district. Kline called Bachmann “a friend” who “has certainly been

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By , on August 28th, 2011 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: DADT, Governor gubernatorial, John Kline, Libertarian, Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, Republican Candidates | Leave a comment | 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

24 Types of Libertarian, add one

By , on July 3rd, 2010

leftycartoons.com This came to me via Facebook.  Make sure you follow the link and see all of the 24 types of libertarian. Interesting stuff.   I’d make it 25 types by adding another: “The Terrorist”, or the anti-American who thinks he’s doing right when he’s really hurtful (for shame). On this July 4th, let’s remember

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By , on July 3rd, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , | Category: Good Government, Libertarian | Leave a comment | Currently looking for a job that fits her, Holly Cairns has one husband and two kids. She lives in Northfield, Minnesota, and enjoys her neighbors (cows), also blogs at www.hollycairns.com Have questions? Holly is the one that created this site.