Comments for The Peninsula Gateway Blog http://blogs.gateline.com Serving Gig Harbor and Key peninsulas Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:17:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Bill eliminates bridge toll fine, allows future collection to repay $5.28 million loan by gary belcher http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/03/03/house-bill-eliminates-bridge-toll-fine-allows-future-collection-to-repay-528-million-loan/comment-page-1/#comment-2638 gary belcher Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:17:42 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=803#comment-2638 Bridge toll fines should go to paying off the balance owed on the cost of the bridge. Bridge toll fines should go to paying off the balance owed on the cost of the bridge.

]]> Comment on State Rep. Jan Angel named state co-chair of American Legislative Exchange Council by SuperSteve http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/25/state-rep-jan-angel-named-state-co-chair-of-american-legislative-exchange-council/comment-page-1/#comment-2637 SuperSteve Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:26:02 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=800#comment-2637 Don't let the Republican propaganda fool you - the American Legislative Exchange Council is technically "non-partisan" only because their membership contains a handful of conservative Democrats. They are a clearinghouse for right-wing ideas sponsored by conservative think-tanks, politicians, and corporations. You can even see it when you read between the lines of this news story: Rep. Jan Angel (R-Port Orchard) is appointed, replacing Rep. Dan Roach (R-Bonny Lake). The announcement comes from Sen. Don Benton (R-Vancouver). If this organization is so "non-partisan," then why do they even mention political party? If it's really "non-partisan," where are the Democrats? SCLARK is right - this is a job for a seat-warmer. Expect Jan to use it to pad her resume when she runs for re-election this year. Don’t let the Republican propaganda fool you – the American Legislative Exchange Council is technically “non-partisan” only because their membership contains a handful of conservative Democrats. They are a clearinghouse for right-wing ideas sponsored by conservative think-tanks, politicians, and corporations.

You can even see it when you read between the lines of this news story: Rep. Jan Angel (R-Port Orchard) is appointed, replacing Rep. Dan Roach (R-Bonny Lake). The announcement comes from Sen. Don Benton (R-Vancouver).

If this organization is so “non-partisan,” then why do they even mention political party? If it’s really “non-partisan,” where are the Democrats?

SCLARK is right – this is a job for a seat-warmer. Expect Jan to use it to pad her resume when she runs for re-election this year.

]]> Comment on State Rep. Jan Angel named state co-chair of American Legislative Exchange Council by SCLARK http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/25/state-rep-jan-angel-named-state-co-chair-of-american-legislative-exchange-council/comment-page-1/#comment-2636 SCLARK Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:39:00 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=800#comment-2636 Jan Angel should be perfect at this. She doesn't have to do anything, write anything, or produce anything - much like her term in the State Legislature. Jan Angel should be perfect at this. She doesn’t have to do anything, write anything, or produce anything – much like her term in the State Legislature.

]]> Comment on Judson Street Cafe to close on Sunday by Jennifer http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/05/judson-street-cafe-to-close-on-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-2635 Jennifer Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:16:41 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=769#comment-2635 We always had great service at Judson Street Cafe. Great atmosphere and I loved the hamburgers and fries. Sad to see it go but alas things change. We always had great service at Judson Street Cafe. Great atmosphere and I loved the hamburgers and fries. Sad to see it go but alas things change.

]]> Comment on Fire rips through Le Bistro restaurant in downtown Gig Harbor by Ken Jones http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/11/fire-rips-through-le-bistro-restaurant-in-downtown-gig-harbor/comment-page-1/#comment-2634 Ken Jones Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:04:00 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=774#comment-2634 Debbie,Ken,Dani and Steph, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've seen all that you have accomplished since your opening and the landmark you have become. I have many fond memories experienced there. I hope that if it is in your interest to rebuild that something good will come out of it and continue to be a wonderful place to relax in a busy world. Ken Jones Debbie,Ken,Dani and Steph, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve seen all that you have accomplished since your opening and the landmark you have become. I have many fond memories experienced there. I hope that if it is in your interest to rebuild that something good will come out of it and continue to be a wonderful place to relax in a busy world. Ken Jones

]]> Comment on Judson Street Cafe to close on Sunday by lane http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/05/judson-street-cafe-to-close-on-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-2633 lane Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:18 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=769#comment-2633 They transformed the place into a great rest/diner style. However, I have attempted to eat their a few times. Attempted because we once sat at the counter in front of 3 different staff members and were not waited upon even though we tried to get their attention politely. The first time we waited 20 minutes and we just finally left. We had two other tries since that first experience we waited 10 minutes. They transformed the place into a great rest/diner style. However, I have attempted to eat their a few times. Attempted because we once sat at the counter in front of 3 different staff members and were not waited upon even though we tried to get their attention politely. The first time we waited 20 minutes and we just finally left. We had two other tries since that first experience we waited 10 minutes.

]]> Comment on Judson Street Cafe to close on Sunday by Mike http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/02/05/judson-street-cafe-to-close-on-sunday/comment-page-1/#comment-2632 Mike Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:43:27 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=769#comment-2632 That is too bad. I've enjoyed having lunch at Judson Street Cafe over the years. That is too bad. I’ve enjoyed having lunch at Judson Street Cafe over the years.

]]> Comment on Correctional officer injured when gun accidentally goes off by Anonymous http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/01/25/correctional-officer-injured-when-gun-accidentally-goes-off/comment-page-1/#comment-2631 Anonymous Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:54:04 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=758#comment-2631 Guns dont accidently go of, its call a neglegent discharge.....meaning someone did something stupid, the only way they go off is if someone pulls the trigger, either on purpose or neglegently. Guns dont accidently go of, its call a neglegent discharge…..meaning someone did something stupid, the only way they go off is if someone pulls the trigger, either on purpose or neglegently.

]]> Comment on Seaquist disagrees with court ruling on felon voting, wants ban upheld by curious george http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/01/15/seaquist-disagrees-with-court-ruling-on-felon-voting-wants-ban-upheld/comment-page-1/#comment-2630 curious george Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:58:59 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=752#comment-2630 Apparently, Rep. Seaquist isn't familiar with issue. Regaining the right to vote isn't something that a felon gains simply upon completion of their prison sentence. They must petition to regain that right. Many don't. And because of the large disparity of blacks and other minorites in our legal system, this has meant that blacks are disproportionately prevented from voting. I'm not arguing for the court's decision, I'm just saying it's not as easy to regain the voting right as the representative seems to believe. Apparently, Rep. Seaquist isn’t familiar with issue. Regaining the right to vote isn’t something that a felon gains simply upon completion of their prison sentence. They must petition to regain that right. Many don’t. And because of the large disparity of blacks and other minorites in our legal system, this has meant that blacks are disproportionately prevented from voting. I’m not arguing for the court’s decision, I’m just saying it’s not as easy to regain the voting right as the representative seems to believe.

]]> Comment on Animal Control Advisory Panelist sought by curious george http://blogs.gateline.com/blog/2010/01/26/animal-control-advisory-panelist-sought/comment-page-1/#comment-2629 curious george Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:55:02 +0000 http://blogs.gateline.com/?p=761#comment-2629 Why would a panel on animal issues include someone who doesn't even own an animal? That makes no sense to me. Why would a panel on animal issues include someone who doesn’t even own an animal? That makes no sense to me.

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