From bridge jumping and lawnmowers to Georgetown groceries and Snoqualmie casinos, our

September 24, 2012 12:00 am
Dysfunction, Not Gays, Is a Threat to Marriage: This Prop 8 issue is another example of the recent method of 'Might Makes Right' politics in America. Foisted, this time, by the straight and intolerant SOB's in and around California. This is, of course, due to the over emphasis on the idea of 'Democracy' and the under emphasis on the broader, less bumper sticker friendly concept of our system of government which was designed to be a Constitutional Democracy (Or Constitutional Republic). A simple mob rule democracy is when two wolves and one sheep vote on what is for dinner, to paraphrase Ben Franklin. - Submitted by Scott Lindsley
Dysfunction, Not Gays, Is a Threat to Marriage: This Prop 8 issue is another example of the recent method of 'Might Makes Right' politics in America. Foisted, this time, by the straight and intolerant SOB's in and around California. This is, of course, due to the over emphasis on the idea of 'Democracy' and the under emphasis on the broader, less bumper sticker friendly concept of our system of government which was designed to be a Constitutional Democracy (Or Constitutional Republic). A simple mob rule democracy is when two wolves and one sheep vote on what is for dinner, to paraphrase Ben Franklin. - Submitted by Scott Lindsley

From bridge jumping and lawnmowers to Georgetown groceries and Snoqualmie casinos, our readers had a lot to say this week. Check out comments on the stories here, then follow the link back to the original piece.Published on November 12, 2008

Cora the Clear Choice for M's Manager: I say that you should hire my latino ass to manage the Mariners. I will player/manager that team right into the playoffs. I consoled lil' baby Cora that famous night in 1995 on national television. - Submitted by A-Rod

Cora the Clear Choice for M’s Manager: I say that you should hire my latino ass to manage the Mariners. I will player/manager that team right into the playoffs. I consoled lil’ baby Cora that famous night in 1995 on national television. – Submitted by A-Rod

Ask The Bartender: Single Malt vs. Blended Scotch?: I personally like the consistency and balance you get with blended scotches. Alot of times with single malts, they go so far to be distinctive that they become overly smokey or overly peaty. Honestly, my favorite single malts are the ones that taste like blendeds... - Submitted by FrankTheTank

Ask The Bartender: Single Malt vs. Blended Scotch?: I personally like the consistency and balance you get with blended scotches. Alot of times with single malts, they go so far to be distinctive that they become overly smokey or overly peaty. Honestly, my favorite single malts are the ones that taste like blendeds… – Submitted by FrankTheTank

Georgetown Finally Has Its Own (Little) Grocery Store: I live in Georgetown, and I love Maruta, the little Japanese grocery. But I was thrilled to hear of a white grocery store also. A lot of what I eat and cook isn't available at Maruta. - Submitted by Peter Mumford

Georgetown Finally Has Its Own (Little) Grocery Store: I live in Georgetown, and I love Maruta, the little Japanese grocery. But I was thrilled to hear of a white grocery store also. A lot of what I eat and cook isn’t available at Maruta. – Submitted by Peter Mumford

Last Night: Alanis Morissette at the Paramount: I was disappointed in the performance. Her stage presence was amazing but I believe she has much better material than Jagged Little Pill. Her new album is my favorite and she only played 4 songs from it. In my opinion her focus should have been songs from Flavors of Entanglement. - Submitted by Anonymous

Last Night: Alanis Morissette at the Paramount: I was disappointed in the performance. Her stage presence was amazing but I believe she has much better material than Jagged Little Pill. Her new album is my favorite and she only played 4 songs from it. In my opinion her focus should have been songs from Flavors of Entanglement. – Submitted by Anonymous

Does Mowing the Lawn Mean He Still Loves Her?: I know that you asked Judy and not me but to answer your questions: No and yes. An ex is not an ex until he does indeed become an ex legally and even then that isn't always the case. He wants his old life back, thus he got right back into his comfortable slippers, so to speak, by mowing the lawn, etc. And, being human, he wants to have his cake and it, too, ie., you. As Judy says, take a HUGE step back or, better yet, a step UP, and look at the situation objectively. If your best friend was telling you this story, what would you tell her? Time and distance will reveal to you what you need to do. - Submitted by Candela

Does Mowing the Lawn Mean He Still Loves Her?: I know that you asked Judy and not me but to answer your questions: No and yes. An ex is not an ex until he does indeed become an ex legally and even then that isn’t always the case. He wants his old life back, thus he got right back into his comfortable slippers, so to speak, by mowing the lawn, etc. And, being human, he wants to have his cake and it, too, ie., you. As Judy says, take a HUGE step back or, better yet, a step UP, and look at the situation objectively. If your best friend was telling you this story, what would you tell her? Time and distance will reveal to you what you need to do. – Submitted by Candela

Why Is the Aurora Bridge Open to Potential Jumpers?: Just blow up the bridge and lock up everybody in and around Seattle - voila - no more suicides on the bridge! Also, make sure you take away everybody's pills, knives, rope, guns, etc. Only the state can decide who lives or dies. - Submitted by Steve

Why Is the Aurora Bridge Open to Potential Jumpers?: Just blow up the bridge and lock up everybody in and around Seattle – voila – no more suicides on the bridge! Also, make sure you take away everybody’s pills, knives, rope, guns, etc. Only the state can decide who lives or dies. – Submitted by Steve

Jessica Simpson at the Snoqualmie Casino: I would love to be lucky enough to see Jessica perform. Great girl with a huge heart & just needs to be given a FAIR chance. With so many artists crossing over into Country & Jesica regaining her confidence on stage each performance will be that much better. She deserves a fair shake like all the rest. You have Country POP singers that have now stepped out of Country so allowing a pop singer into COUNTRY is just the reversal people. Everyone has different tastes in music & to each there own. NO need to put someone down it just means don't attend another performance if its not in your taste. That should be clear enough for everyone YOU THINK???? - Submitted by anonymous

Jessica Simpson at the Snoqualmie Casino: I would love to be lucky enough to see Jessica perform. Great girl with a huge heart & just needs to be given a FAIR chance. With so many artists crossing over into Country & Jesica regaining her confidence on stage each performance will be that much better. She deserves a fair shake like all the rest. You have Country POP singers that have now stepped out of Country so allowing a pop singer into COUNTRY is just the reversal people. Everyone has different tastes in music & to each there own. NO need to put someone down it just means don’t attend another performance if its not in your taste. That should be clear enough for everyone YOU THINK???? – Submitted by anonymous