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Monday, October 1, 2012

News The Morning News

Posted by Eli Sanders on Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 8:56 AM

Marcus Charles explains: The owner of The Crocodile talks about his support for Rob McKenna and his creation of the "Progressive Conservation Coalition."

The payroll tax break is doomed: No matter who wins the election, you'll be getting less take-home pay.

Cyber attack on the White House: Thwarted. (Also, these are "not infrequent.")

Fan bites Danny Bonaduce: "A crazed fan bit former child TV star and current radio DJ Danny Bonaduce during an event at a Washington casino."

Arthur O. Sulzberger: The former publisher of The New York Times died over the weekend, at 86.

Ross Perot: Not endorsing anyone this cycle, but warning about a financially weak U.S. being "taken over."

Wednesday's presidential debate: Chris Christie promises "this whole race is going to be turned upside down."

Wingnut bait: Obama's debate prep, the Drudge Report notes, is taking place at a Las Vegas hotel with "a Middle Eastern theme."

U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan: Now at 2,000.

Where nice works for Democrats: North Dakota

And Rob McKenna wants to sock someone...

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Who does McKenna want to sock? Inslee? I'd actually like to see that. I have a feeling Jay Inslee could kick McKenna's skinny ass.

Posted by tacomagirl on October 1, 2012 at 9:03 AM

I just love it when Robert get's all butch.

Posted by seandr on October 1, 2012 at 9:09 AM

Brilliant!! Austerity begins in January!! Welcome to another recession gang!!!

Posted by Cato the Younger Younger on October 1, 2012 at 9:14 AM

I think McKenna wants to sock Chief Justice Roberts. And Ross Perot needs to stop talking. He used to sound goofy but now he sounds insane.

Posted by Pope Peabrain on October 1, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Why are we bemoaning the expiration of the payroll tax cut? It ties directly to keeping Social Security afloat. If anything it should (and probably will) increase as more Boomers start retiring. I haven't been "taking home" that extra 2% anyway, instead diverting it into my 401k. For the future, y'all.

Posted by laterite on October 1, 2012 at 9:38 AM

@5 because it shouldn't be coming out of the pockets of those who are most impacted by it. It should be coming out of Microsoft and Amazon's pocket -- two companies infamous for tax dodging.

If these giant companies based here actually paid their taxes (like Microsoft B&O -- http://microsofttaxdodge.com/), we would have no tolls on 520, a free ride zone, and not taking money out of paychecks of those who need it the most.

Posted by Swearengen on October 1, 2012 at 10:01 AM

I'm fine with the payroll tax cuts expiring; but if they extend those idiot bush tax rates again, that's what'll really piss me off.

Posted by Urgutha Forka on October 1, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Barry Commoner's death yesterday just announced. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/02/us/bar…

Posted by gloomy gus on October 1, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Definitely agree with your points, Swedgin; I should also say that the income cap should be raised or plain lifted altogether. That would be such a huge shot in the arm.

Posted by laterite on October 1, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Marcus Charles explains: The owner of The Crocodile talks about his support for Rob McKenna and his creation of the "Progressive Conservation Coalition."

Eli - check the Stranger's earlier article, and you'll see you've made an error.

Posted by TJ on October 1, 2012 at 10:26 AM