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Caught My Eye…

It’s Friday and time for the first “Caught My Eye” of May! Thanks for stopping by!

You might be wondering, “What is ‘Caught My Eye?’” Well, it’s the weekly column where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week. Often I throw in some sarcasm and poke fun at people just to make you smile.

Today I write about Brian “Almighty” Schweitzer, a new Executive Director, April Jobs report, Hotmail is dead, #Hashtags, Reese “I’m an American Citizen” Witherspoon, Birthdays, jail sucks, and much more!

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Tribune: Right-Wing Montana Blogs Scarce

The Great Falls Tribune’s editorial board writes a column called “The Edge” that is published every Saturday on their Viewpoints page. It is where the editorial board members kind of let their hair down some. The Viewpoints section is one of my favorite parts of the newspaper. I always read “The Edge” first on Saturday mornings.

In this past Saturday’s column (I cannot find it online) they looked at the disappearance of right-wing blogs in Montana and made some interesting observations. They asked, “why more moderate or left-leaning blogs are sticking around in Montana” instead of the right-leaning blogs.

I have been an active blogger since January 2005. As a recovering right-wing blogger who is now more independent, I have always held moderate beliefs (I see both sides). The Western Word is more of a blog where I comment on the news and issues. Up at the top of the page I state that The Western Word provides “Independent Commentary about Politics, Sports, the Media, and Current Events.”

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Caught My Eye…

Congratulations on making it to Friday! The big news is we are now just four days from Election Day 2012. Can you believe this is the last weekend before the big election? Are you ready for it all to end?

By Monday evening the major campaigns will have their internal (rolling) poll numbers in, and they will probably have a good idea if their Tuesday night will be filled with happiness or sadness.

To prepare for the evening, you should follow me on Twitter @TheWesternWord for all the updates!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word, the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here! It’s where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile. So, get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I write about the Montana Governor’s poll, unemployment numbers, the Montana Statesman, American Tradition Partnership, U.S. Senate political ads, the boat crash video, Ronald Reagan, Twitter battles, plus I crack open my political inbox and share! There’s a lot more, so read on… Continue reading →

Campaign 2012: Flyers in My Mailbox 3

In the past two weeks I’ve written about how much campaign literature I’ve received in the mail and that it is probably helping the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

I posted a slideshow of some of the literature and since these columns were widely read, I’ve got round three ready to go! The campaign literature just keeps rolling in!

For your viewing pleasure, I’ve scanned a few of the flyers that got my attention. Note: Just because I use a flyer does not mean that I agree with the information.

I wrote about one local state legislative candidate (running for reelection) and his support groups. Last week I wrote that he and his support groups had graced my mailbox and/or doorknob with 11 flyers so far. Update: It is now up to 16 flyers! Whoop, whoop!

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Campaign 2012: Flyers in My Mailbox 2

Last Wednesday I wrote about the number campaign flyers I had received and that it was probably actually helping the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). I posted a slideshow of some of the literature and since that column was widely read, I thought I would provide an update.

In the past few days I’ve received about 22 pieces of campaign literature in the mail.

Also last Wednesday I wrote about one local state legislative candidate (running for reelection) and his support groups. Last week I wrote that they had graced my mailbox and/or doorknob with eight flyers so far. Update: It is now up to 11 flyers – mostly with the same photos!

I scanned a few of the flyers that got my attention for your viewing pleasure.  Note:  Just because I used a flyer does not mean I agree with the information.

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Campaign 2012: Flyers in My Mailbox

In this campaign season we can at least thank the candidates, political parties, and special interest groups for using the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to send thousands of political flyers across the state and nation to try to sway voters. This is good – the USPS needs the work!

One local state legislative candidate and his support groups have graced my mailbox and/or doorknob with eight flyers so far!

I have to admit that some of the flyers from the candidates and political groups are pretty good, so I have scanned a few of them to share as a slideshow (below). This election season we are seeing more tri-fold flyers and the goal is to get you to open it and read the propaganda. I did not scan the inside of the flyers.

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Caught My Eye…

FRI—-DAY!  Congratulations for getting another week under your belt!

If this is your first time visiting The Western Word the “Caught My Eye” column is posted every Friday morning right here!  It’s where I take a quick look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – and I often throw in a touch of sarcasm just to make you smile.  So, get ready to head into your weekend armed with knowledge and a smile.

Today I talk about the elite heading to Tampa, Fox News screwing up, Daines speaking, signing a bus, the 2016 presidential race, polls, Lance, Mariani, plus I peek inside my political inbox and share.  There’s a lot more so read on…

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Monday Morning Politcs

Here we are with just couple days left in July (where did it go?) and, most importantly, we are just 99 days from November’s General Election!

If this is your first time dropping by, “Monday Morning Politics” is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend all in one place for your reading pleasure.  I also offer some commentary about these stories sometimes laced with just a little sarcasm…

Today I talk about being wimpy, going too far, the Palin mistake, paying staffers, and much more so read on…

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Wednesday’s Political Potpourri!

It’s hump day so things should start looking up for us around noon today!  Today on The Western Word I’ve got a potpourri of political stories and commentary for your reading pleasure!

Today I write and comment about senate debates, the Pearl Jam concert, the Walsh concert, Dennis v. Raymond, getting satisfaction, Attorney General, the Clemens trial, and much more!

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Monday Morning Politics

Welcome to another Monday and another week!  I’m happy you made it!

Have no fear, The Western Word (TWW) will be with you each and every day throughout the week providing you with that independent commentary you’ve come to love and enjoy!  I promise we will get through this week together.

If you are a new visitor to TWW, “Monday Morning Politics” is where I put together several of the political stories from the past weekend all in one place for your reading pleasure.  I also offer some commentary about these stories often laced with just a little snarkiness…

Today I write about the Montana Democrats Platform convention, birth control, executions, the University of Montana and Veterans, Venus and the Sun and Rehberg, Greenwood’s write in candidacy, Siri and Siri, hit and run, and much more so read on…

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