Let’s ponder something together. C’mon, it’ll be fun. (Note: Author makes no guarantee as to fun of the following exercise.) OK, first, Dictionary.com defines “conservative” as: con·serv·a·tive /kənˈsɜrvətɪv/ [kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] –adjective 1.disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore…
Month: December 2010
Merry Christmas from Blue Hog Report
We’d just like to wish a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone who reads Blue Hog Report. May your fruitcakes be fresh, your inlaws stay briefly, and your eggnog have a hefty amount of brandy. On the twelfth day…
AR-State Senate: Luker Wants the State to Stop Punishing Communities for Leaders' Wrongdoing
Progressive Arkansas has been previewing all Arkansas state Senators as part of their 35 Senators in 35 Days series. Today was Senator Jim Luker who opined on, among other things, prison overcrowding: In his career as a senator, Luker has…
End-of-Day Miscellany: DADT Repeal Round-Up Edition
One day after President Obama signed the bill that will ultimately lead to the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” what is being said around the Arkansas internets about this historic change? Max says that, not only did President Obama…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1012
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO EXEMPT SALES AND USE TAX ON THE MANUFACTURER’S OR DEALER’S REBATE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Sponsors: Garry L. Smith (D-7), 870-574-1792. Purpose: And I quote: “The gross…
Democrats Change Leaders in AR-House
Per content partner Roby Brock: Democratic Rep. Linda Tyler of Conway has left her post as House Majority Leader for the 2011 General Assembly for an undisclosed leadership role with Speaker of the House-designate Robert Moore. [***] Rep. Johnnie Roebuck,…
Adventures in Idiocy: The Worst Letter to the Editor, Dec. 23, 2010
It’s been a little while since I did this, but that is only due to lack of time, not lack of material. Today on page 7B of the Democrat-Gazette, we see this gem from Charles Vermont of Prescott. Folk wisdom…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1011
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PARTY’S SIGNATURE ON A DECREE OF DIVORCE BEFORE THE COURT MAY ENTER THE DECREE OF DIVORCE WHEN THAT PARTY IS REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL Sponsors: Jon…
Shameless Self-Promotion: Two-Day Hangover, wk. 15
What is the relationship between the Texans’ defense and a Boston tribute band that I saw in 1996? Why is Robocop a terrible movie? How are Arian Foster and Andre Johnson’s seasons shaping up? You’ll have to read this week’s…
2011 Legislative Preview: HB 1010
See here for previous posts in this series. Bill Name: AN ACT TO REQUIRE PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROVIDE FOR CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PARENTS IF THEIR CHILDREN DEFACE PROPERTY WITH GRAFFITI Sponsors: Justin Harris (R-87), 479-871-8542, Justin.Harris@arkansashouse.org; Jon Woods (R-93), 479-200-3100,…