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    F*@% Trump’s Fake “National Emergency”

    “An irony here is that the United States today is in fact haunted by many actual and interrelated national emergencies. Here below are the top thirty-one that came to the present writer’s mind this last weekend….” – Paul Street

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 5 yearsFebruary 19, 2019 ago
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    Another Take on EV “Road-Use Fee” Bill, SB 2061

    Brad Magnuson, chair of the N.D. Dem-NPL Renewable Energy Caucus, says so-called “road-use fees” aimed at EVs and hybrids are punitive & unfair. A bill that would impose one is currently in the N.D. Legislature.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 5 yearsJanuary 29, 2019 ago
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    There’s No Art in Trump’s Fake Deals

    Trump’s self-made messes don’t make for positive negotiations to end the government shutdown. Make a mess, clean it up. And don’t expect special dispensation for doing the right thing.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 5 yearsJanuary 23, 2019 ago
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    Climate Crisis

    Backwards Bill Would Deter People From Purchasing Electric Vehicles

    The North Dakota Legislature wants to deter people from purchasing electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids. It’s a bad idea.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 5 yearsJanuary 17, 2019 ago
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    Jobs? All It Takes is a Huge Setta Ball… Gags. Trump’s got ’em!

    Recent gag orders from the White House? Three words: Absolutely. Freakin’. Brilliant.

    By Martin C. Fredricks IV, 7 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago
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