Honda Strike Highlights China’s Next Economic Goals

May 28, 2010 in Corporatism, Economy & Business, Kearl Project, Montana

by jhwygirl Found this New York Times article interesting for a few things it mentions. The China government – who usually suppresses these worker-centric protests – is letting this one roll. Why? Because “without higher incomes, hundreds of millions of Chinese will be unable to play their part in the domestic consumer spending boom on [...]

MT Conservation Voters Highlight Gernant’s Sustainable Energy and Jobs Policy Position

May 28, 2010 in 2010 Election, Economy & Business, Energy, Environment, Montana, Montana Democrats, Tyler Gernant

by jhwygirl Montana Conservation Voters recently sent out an email that all but reverses their previous (disappointing) stance of not endorsing in Montana’s hotly contested Democratic and Republican primary races for the U.S. House of Representation. MCV’s email highlights Tyler Gernant’s strong stance on helping bring Montana new jobs through support of sustainable clean energy. [...]

Mineral County Sheriff’s Race Candidate Promises Not to Enforce Federal Laws

May 28, 2010 in 2010 Election, Common Sense, Montana, Tea Party

by jhwygirl Via The Clark Fork Chronicle, news comes to us that the Mineral County Sheriff’s race is heating up with one of the candidates – Ernie Ornelas – saying that he would not enforce federal laws. He cites the United Nations Small Arms Treaty as one he has problems with: “The U.N. can pass [...]