Ten Thousand Commandments
“It would be nice if more people took the need for smaller government, limited in its scope and authority, seriously. It is not just a matter of the need to preserve our individual liberties; the great Leviathan federal government is expensive beyond our means to support it, devours everything in its path, is inefficient and…
The Cost of Spokane Government
With the largest regional population base, Spokane should easily have the area’s lowest cost of utilities and overall government on per-taxpayer basis. We pay a big premium because Spokane has become the business of government and overwhelmingly dependent on tax flows and government fiat. This has fueled a flight of opportunity away from Spokane and…
Cool Interactive Tool: Chart Federal Spending by Agency
“For fun or research, you can chart spending on about 500 federal agencies.” Link: http://catoinstitute.tumblr.com/post/119214501867/cool-interactive-tool-chart-government-spending?utm_content=buffer60e47&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Left or Right?
The political left and right are subjects of endless debate, often over imagined philosophical moorings. The real problem in politics today is Democrats and Republicans. Both parties have been leading us to tyranny and away from the Freedom and prosperity which makes our country a great nation. It is Liberty that offers the greatest hope…
Here Come the Bribes
http://www.washingtonpolicy.org/blog/post/cap-and-trade-washington-state-phase-2-big-buyoff
Trends in Government Under Sustainability Guidelines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YK8o8nPVIRM#t=521
2011 Mike For Spokane
Posts before this date are from the 2011 Mike For Spokane Campaign.
Spokane Disposal Rate Increases
New Disposal Rate proposed during S.W.A.C. Meeting By SN&I Staff – 8/26/11 A few months ago the Director of the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System, Russ Menke stated during a Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting that garbage rates in Spokane would need to rise dramatically and could climb to as high as $142.00 per ton…
Thank You Spokane
Thank you, to the Citizens of Spokane, for considering my Campaign for Mayor. I am blessed to live in a nation that allows me to stand for elected office and to share my views on government, community and economic Liberty. Good luck to all the Candidates that have stood up for our Spokane Community this…
Spokane Charity
Mike for Spokane does not accept political donations from any person or organization because of inherent conflicts associated with money and elected office. Charity is a different matter and may be a better place for Spokane political dollars. There is a need for giving in Spokane that is also highly beneficial to our community, but…
C.A.I.R – Washington
Mike for Spokane responds to questions from the Washington State Council on American-Islamic Relations: 2011 CAIR-Washington Candidate Survey CAIR-Washington is the local Washington state chapter of CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) serving the Northwest. CAIR is the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group. CAIR-Washington is a not-for-profit organization registered in Washington. Though…
Spokane Community Potluck
Senator Michael Baumgartner will provide a legislative wrap-up at this nonpartisan, community event.
NARAL Pro-Choice Washington
Mike for Spokane response to questions from Naral Pro-Choice Washington: Questionnaire to City Candidates Revised 2011 Name: Michael J. Noder Position Sought: Spokane City Mayor Website: mikeforspokane.com Email: mike@mikeforspokane Campaign Contact: Mike Noder x Challenger PART ONE 1. Please summarize your previous involvement with reproductive choice issues and with NARAL Pro-Choice Washington in particular. I…
“Got A Strong Mayor?”
A strong mayor protects the citizens from excessive government monopolies and taxation. Increasing government at the expense of the poor, while using weak moral and scientific justifications is not representative of strong leadership. That’s a sign of weak or highly conflicted leadership. New Spokane water rates before adding a 20% city utility tax:…
Government, friend or foe?
“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” ~ George Washington “Liberty and good government do not exclude each other; and there are excellent reasons why they should go together. Liberty is not a means to a higher political…