I thought the stimulus money had always been intended for shovel-ready infrastructure projects. Larry Philips needs a more unique "theme". What a pancake-headed douche bag.

This figure, 23,000 of 75,000 statewide, pertains to *what* exactly? Jobs? And of what sort? Please do your readers (man and machine) this basic service of writing sentences where the subject matter is stated plainly, rather than dwelling on the legislative procedural drama.

So Larry's "theme" is advocating for local infrastructure investments? I didn't realize this was his idea. Seems like many people all across the country have been promoting this idea, including President Obama.

This reminds me of Al Gore claiming he invented the internet...

Larry also invented the internets.

@3: except Gore never claimed that.

http://www.snopes.com/quotes/internet.as…

"dow constantine" is the sweetest politician's name ever.

i think he's the next governor. or mayor if nickels wants out after his next term.

The Stranger jumps on the bandwagon of a fratboy, a follower of football, a guy who applauded for and gave a standing ovation to coach Jim Owens:

http://www.4malamute.com/Jim_Owens.html

http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?Dis…

Yeah, I know. He's hip to DOA. He's a big fan of the Melvins.

Raising the wine tax might help.