Thursday Numbers

I have noticed that nothing I never said ever did me any harm. – Calvin Coolidge

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include the border wall, unemployment, Ryan Zinke’s private flights, gun violence, The Montana Post, National Hockey League, abortion, weather forecasting, Fox & Friends, Kansas City Chiefs, and much more!

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Published in: on October 5, 2017 at 6:49 am  Comments (3)  
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Monday’s Odd & Ends

Hello Monday! Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving week already?

It’s time for another odds and ends edition from the past weekend! When there are several stories out there that I want to comment about, I combine them into one column and call it “Potpourri” or “Odds & Ends” or something catchy to get your attention.

Today’s topics include:

  • New MT GOP Executive Director
  • Barry Beach
  • Missoulian Editorial
  • Louisiana Governor’s Race
  • Saturday Night Live

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Published in: on November 23, 2015 at 6:30 am  Comments Off on Monday’s Odd & Ends  
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Monday’s Odds & Ends

Hello Monday! It’s time for another odds and ends edition from the past weekend! When there are several stories out there that I want to comment about, I combine them into a one column and call it “Potpourri” or “Odds & Ends” or something catchy to get your attention.

Today’s topics include:

  • Montana Fundraising
  • The “liberal” Western Word
  • Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl
  • The Benghazi Staffer
  • Newt Gingrich & Speaker
  • Social Security & Gas
  • Saturday Night Live

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Published in: on October 12, 2015 at 6:28 am  Comments (6)  
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Trust in Mass Media: Not So Much

Happy Constitution Day! We are so lucky to live in the United States of America!

You can learn more about Constitution Day HERE.

Most folks learned about the constitution in school and know at least a couple amendments. Many people know about the freedom of speech and freedom of the press and the right to keep and bear arms.

Today Gallup released a new poll about the media.  It should cause those in that arena some concerns.

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Published in: on September 17, 2014 at 7:22 am  Comments Off on Trust in Mass Media: Not So Much  
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