Angered, But Certainly Not Surprised

Chris Niskanen: Mail-call mistake only feeds culture war over Outdoor Heritage Fund

…The theater became more fascinating with a Dec. 28 letter from Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis, who mistakenly sent her missive to a pro-hunting group called the North American Bear Foundation.

Kahn, not known for her pro-hunting positions, apologized for her wayward letter in an interview with me. She was a little flummoxed and charming, especially when I pointed out that on paper, she's a pretty smart person…

…She further suggests that "many of us" in the Legislature want to use the Outdoor Heritage Fund for "reforestation, water pollution repair or prevention" in order to create more jobs in Minnesota.

In other words, she flings open the barn door to using the Outdoor Heritage Fund for a wide array of things not defined in the constitutional language approved by voters….

via www.twincities.com (read more)

Great article by Chris Niskanen pertaining to Minnesota Politics in regards to our Outdoor Heritage Fund.   But C'mon, did we really think the politicians were going to keep their grimy little fingers out of our new tax fund?   The only surprise to me is the swiftness in which some of the Democrats already appear to be attempting to supplant funds away from the intended purpose.   Simply amazing.

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Check Out My New Boat

After considerable thought, I decided that 2010 would be the year I join the ranks of being a new boat owner.   What better way to stimulate the slumping economy than to commit to a fun purchase like this.

Well, you know what they say: The two happiest days in a boat owner's life is #1. the day he purchases a new boat; and #2. the day he eventually sells the boat.

Here's hoping I have many "happy days" in-between.

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It's a Lund 1700 Pro Sport

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with a Mercury 115hp Four-stroke motor.

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And yes, that's my 19-month old daughter, Elsie, checking things out after the purchase.   She's already picked out "her seat" right behind daddy's.

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