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.

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

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

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.

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.

@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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Oh my, whatever shall I do without the ability to sock away $17,500 every year in my 401k or 403b and $10,000 in my Roth IRA.

Oh woe is me.

NOT.

Eli, thank you for bringing back the succinct and clever morning news. I missed giggling at one liners. It was getting novella-like for awhile there.

@7 for the Time's Up! Win.

"Swedgin." I love it.

McKenna reminds me of my 4th grade teacher - Mrs. Cooper.