tstcusmc

Bio:
Tom St.Clair is a Kirkland native who enjoys a good debate and a glass of burbon. He travels the world in the back of a KC-130 and is currently serving his nation in the Marine Corps.

Active since February 2008

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Year of the tax dragon

Posted Mon, Jan 11, 6:22 p.m.

The "leadership" of our state is leading it right down the crapper. There is no denying that revenue is NOT the problem--the effective use of our tax dollars is. $20,000 for a Christmas tree $30,000 for a state poet laureate $500,000+ for a gold resort $3mil on the museum of ...

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New chapter for Elliott Bay?

Posted Sun, Oct 18, 4:44 p.m.

You've got Mail?

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Kissing off the bipartisan approach, for now

Posted Tue, Feb 10, 5:09 a.m.

If President Obama is as concerned about being "bipartisan" as he claims, maybe he should drop the whole "I won, you lost [big wet raspberry]" approach when dealing with congressional republicans?

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Ferry workers' wage freeze: mostly smoke and mirrors

Posted Tue, Feb 10, 4:52 a.m.

The fact that you would compare Scott St.Clair to Benedict Arnold is almost as laughable as your pitiful name-calling and disregard for the reported issues. I've personally known the man for 24 years. I'll tell ya, Ivan, he's more tickled that you direct attention to his article then offended by ...

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On Veterans Day, a brief history of U.S. war

Posted Tue, Nov 11, 1:14 p.m.

Mr. Van Dyk, Thank you for making a travesty of the sacrifice many have made for your freedom.

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Chop, chop

Posted Sun, Sep 14, 10:47 p.m.

Go get em Knute! Save the emerald city from the wicked witch of the saw.: You know I'll be one of the first to say that Knute Berger is a hippie-liberal who needs a haircut and a shave. If you read some of my comments on his past articles, I've ...

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Now, every governor is a 'commander'

Posted Fri, Sep 12, 9:53 p.m.

RE: Article II section2: "The President shall be Commander in Chief . . . ": Cheers

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Now, every governor is a 'commander'

Posted Thu, Sep 11, 7:02 p.m.

RE: Article II section2: "The President shall be Commander in Chief . . . ": We'll all have to answer for our sins on our day of judgement. I'll go to my Maker with a clean conscience

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Now, every governor is a 'commander'

Posted Wed, Sep 10, 7:27 p.m.

Article II section2: "The President shall be Commander in Chief . . . ": Being an Active duty Marine, this article really caught my eye. I've been pondering over it for some time and I slightly regret not commenting earlier. First, to answer your question, "Are we supposed to salute ...

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Enough with the SLUT jokes

Posted Mon, Aug 18, 6:39 p.m.

WWWDWA?: It's a common saying we have here in Uncle Sam's Misguided Children (USMC) -- What Would We Do Without Accronyms? We've seen our share of Accronym oversights. I was a technician at a workcenter that was effectionately called AIDS for years. Also, there was the whole Special High Intensity ...

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Cool ideas for doomsday

Posted Thu, Apr 3, 6:25 p.m.

a convenient lie: Bulldoze the old growth forrests and lay a foundation for my new coal-burning power plant! I yield the floor to capitalism, may the boons of technology and industry not be hindered by the Al Gores.

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Reporters, 50-ish, continue aging

Posted Sun, Mar 16, 5:50 p.m.

Take it easy pops!: I'm still the young age of 23. I don't ache, I still have a full head of hair, and dispite a fairly regular intake of beer, I can still fit the suit I've owned since I was 16. Take that you old farts! (All in good ...

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Washington's GOP ain't dead yet

Posted Sun, Mar 16, 5:20 p.m.

The Young and the restless.: It is difficult for the younger GOP members in the state of WA. When politics come up in conversation with my peers I am usually a lone voice standing for what I believe is right -- the right. Often I am met with similar cynical ...

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