Excited Sign Wavers Support Rossi

Over 20 volunteers descended on the Sleater-Kinney and Martin Way intersection today in Lacey from 4PM-6PM. They were showing their Dino Rossi support by sign waving. They were hoping to influence voters that have not yet returned their ballots.

I had a chance to stop by and do a bit of sign waving myself. I noticed a strong outpouring of support for Dino. Cars were honking, people waving, shouting "Go Rossi!".

There were of course those few frowning drivers passing by. They were very few and very far between. They certainly werer the minority. I had to laugh because it seemed that every negative one was a wrinkly, teeth-grinding, middle-aged woman. I thought maybe Christine Gregoire was circling around the block changing vehicles every 5 minutes or so. It is amazing how supporters are a reflection of the candidate. Christine supporters: wrinkly old women supporting a shriveled up plan.

On the other hand, Dino Rossi supporters, loud and proud. People obviously are energized about having Dino as Governor. I hope you are jazzed about him as I am.

Don't forget to vote.

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R. Scott Roberts : Political Activist

Gregoire Supporters in Deep Doo-Doo

A friend of mine has had a large 4x8 Dino Rossi sign for a few months. He has been plagued by one of Gregoire's supporters; they keep knocking his sign down. He has done something about it. Here is his email to me:

This is the Dino sign on my property.  Every time it gets put up, it gets knocked down.  In an effort to impede the casual efforts of those that think that I am not entitled to my right to freedom of speech, I have  bolted the sign to 4 x 4's in concrete and dumped 10 yards of steer manure around it.

If they want to knock it down, it will take more horsepower and they can step through some of the same BS that they like to dish out.

As I drive around Olympia, I see numerous Dino signs knocked to the ground.  I never see Christine signs knocked over.  Come to think of it, I don't see any large Christine signs at all.

It seems that Christine's supporters aren't able to engage in persuasive conversation supporting their candidate.  They can only attempt to silence those of us that can.

Standing in front of the sign is my friend Adolfo.  Adolfo left Cuba after Castro when to power.  He wanted to come to a place where freedom was a right.  Where freedom of speech was for all people.  I guess for Christine's helpers, freedom of speech is only afforded to those that they agree with. When only one opinion can be allowed, isn't that fascism?

Thanks,

J R

Olympian Endorses Gregoire

The Olympian Editorial Board endorses Christine Gregoire for Governor. It's not surprise, the Olympian is still working to advance their Liberal agenda. I've encluded the link if you are interested in reading the complete article.

One of the interesting things I've heard recently is that she needs 4 more years to prove her plan is working. I think Rossi will need a few decades to fix all the problems she has caused. Let's give real change a chance and vote Rossi.

Read the editorial here.

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R. Scott Roberts : Political Activist

Inflating Tire Pressure is Not a Viable Energy Solution

I agree that it is a good idea for everyone to try to live in a way that is more energy efficient, but come on, inflating your tires is not a national energy plan, or a national economic plan. I wonder after a few fillups where Bill's tire pressure is now?

In late July I pulled my 4-cylinder, '96 Toyota 4Runner with about 130,000 miles into the local tire retailer and asked for their recommendation. They suggested increasing the pressure in the fairly new 6-ply tires from 27 psi to 40 psi. I did it.

As an obsessive analyzer, I just checked the results — comparing gas consumption for the four fill-ups before increasing the tire pressure to the four fill-ups after. Before and after mileage both represented slightly over 1,100 miles driven on a mixture of forest roads, city streets and highways.

Gas mileage increased from 21.7 to 23.7 mpg, an increase of 8.9 percent. For every 1,000 miles that's a savings of 3.75 gallons and, at $4 per gallon, $15. Although I drive only 10,000 miles a year, this represents a yearly savings of over 37 gallons and $150. And the air pressure was free.

Imagine what those savings could mean nationally for family budgets, climate change and energy independence. I'll be contributing that $150 to the Obama campaign.

Bill Yake, Olympia

From the Olympian letters to the editor October 11, 2008.

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R. Scott Roberts : Political Activist