Innovative Approaches to Stimulating the Economy

Innovative Approaches to Stimulating the Economy
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

February 7, 2009

Desperate situations require desperate actions — that’s obvious when an economic stimulus package like the one being discussed has been seriously considered. Will it help? Maybe. Is it a lot of money? For sure. But before passing the buck (so to speak, and in gross violation of Harry Truman’s definition of passing the buck), I strongly feel that innovative and creative alternatives should be considered.

I’m not an economist and get very confused and frustrated when confronted by money, but I think my creativity makes up for my lack of practical and real knowledge. At my educational level, as a typist and as a person qualified to sit in a chair in front of a computer,

President Bush’s post traumatic stress and my perceptions during President Obama’s Inauguration

President Bush’s post traumatic stress and my perceptions during President Obama’s Inauguration
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

January 21, 2009

Last night I started thinking about how it must feel for George W. Bush to be President for 8 years and then return home to Texas, and what his first few weeks as a civilian would be like. Being President (even a bad one) must be extremely stressful.

Because President Bush was Commander-in-Chief (albeit a poor one), that means he’s a veteran. If President Bush develops problems and is later plagued by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), will he be surprised to find out that it’s very difficult for people who served their country to get help for mental stress caused by that service? (For other news about President Bush, see President Bush Outraged at E. Coli, Promises Revenge)

McCain Reconsiders Palin for Vice-Presidential Running Mate | Humor

McCain Reconsiders Palin for Vice-Presidential Running Mate
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

[The following article is a work of fiction]

Oct 4, 2008 – Bowing to the request of many of his supporters, Senator John McCain has asked Governor Sarah Palin to step aside. Palin agreed, stating she understood his reasons and didn’t want to divide the party. She turned to Senator Hillary Clinton, who said, “You should just stay in the race, regardless. ‘The more the merrier’, I always say.”

Two hours later, McCain called a press conference to announce his new vice-presidential running mate, Representative McAbel.

Representative David Bly Arrested, Political Future Uncertain | Humor

Representative David Bly Arrested, Political Future Uncertain
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

Sep 29, 2008 – Disappointing the vast majority of his supporters, Representative David Bly, Minnesota House Democrat representing District 25B, was arrested yesterday on charges of vandalism and trespassing. An anonymous caller to Northfield Police dispatch reported that someone was inserting campaign signs into front yards near Spring Creek Park. The NPD arrived within three minutes. Using flashlights, they quickly found their prey, who looked up, with an expression similar to that of a deer. He only froze for a moment though,

The Political Humor of Will Rogers

The Political Humor of Will Rogers
By Garry Gamber

Will Rogers was an amazing person and one of the wisest men of any generation. His accomplishments include being a champion lasso thrower, a performer on the Broadway stage, the star of 71 movies, a radio broadcaster, an author of six books, and a syndicated newspaper columnist. Will Rogers traveled around the world three times and befriended presidents, senators, prime ministers, and kings.

Mental Dimensions Endorses Mary Rossing for Northfield Mayor | Humor

Mental Dimensions Endorses Mary Rossing for Northfield Mayor
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

Aug 17, 2008 – It’s campaign season and many national, state, and local candidates have been scrambling to get my endorsement. Others are just as hastily in the process of rejecting my endorsements. Today, Mental Dimensions is endorsing Mary Rossing for mayor of Northfield.

Mary, I believe, has a healthy mind and will be a capable mayor. Having a healthy mind is a quality I look for in a mayor. I won’t give mental illness a bad time — a sick mind is often an equally important quality, but I’d rather it be the health condition of a writer or some other type of artist.

The English Language and Foreigners In America | Humor

The English Language and Foreigners In America
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

August 10, 2008 – Many facets are involved with politics, and it’s often difficult to have all the facts at your fingertips due to lack of brain activity or the amount of misinformation available tax-free to the public. Once I form an opinion on an issue, often somebody who is more intelligent than I comes along (usually his or her name is a foreign-sounding one, such as “Harvey,” or “Renata”) and presents a viewpoint or fact I hadn’t considered. I’m older and more wrinkled now, so I frequently choose to wait longer before I create an opinion or logical thought.

Jon Denison Running, or Walking, for Mayor?

Jon Denison Running, or Walking, for Mayor?
By Andy Alt / Political Dimensions

August 4, 2008 – Now that Jon Denison is running for mayor, it’s important that he be examined under a microscope, his DNA tested, and that we know whether or not he’s homeless. Though allegations have been made by anonymous sources, there’s still no evidence to support the claim he obtained the $5.00 filing fee for mayor by panhandling at Bridge Square.