Yearly Archives: 2012
Independence Day 2012
Independence Day 2012 (click here for audio version) I’m Tom Dwyer, The founding fathers seem towering figures, but they would not have considered themselves above others. They were farmers, businessmen, and craftsmen considering questions of society and freedom, and then … Continue reading
Liberal Brain
I’m Tom Dwyer, Sadly, what makes liberals liberal also disables them from fighting the Republi Cons. We’re too damn nice and we expect the same decorum from others. Liberals want to employ truth and rationality in a political process that’s … Continue reading
Walker Recall
I’m Tom Dwyer, The Walker recall was unsuccessful, but the good news is the Dems took the Senate, so Scott won’t have a totally free reign in Scotwalkerstan. What can we learn from this election? Faux News would have … Continue reading
Drone War
I’m Tom Dwyer, Media trumpeted the fact that another US drone attack just killed the Al Qaeda second in command… Again. The news came on the heels of a report describing the process for approving these collateral-damage-rich drone strikes. Three … Continue reading
PHAME 2012- “Willy Wonka”
I’m Tom Dwyer, Ya know, the older I get the faster time goes. It’s hard to believe we’re already in our eighth year supporting K P O J… and it’s also our fifth year helping support Phame Academy. Phame was … Continue reading
Movie Night- “For My Wife”
I’m Tom Dwyer, This month’s free Movie Night, I’d like you to meet Charlene Strong. Charlene’s partner of nine years, Kate Fleming, was trapped in a flash flood in their Seattle home. She got Kate to a hospital, but couldn’t … Continue reading
“What NOW?!!” Toon for June
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News To Make You Furious- The NRC just made some very, very quiet changes
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for oversight of America’s nuclear industry. As you might expect (or at least hope), they have detailed regulations on every phase of nuclear power production, as well as requirements for security of the plants, … Continue reading
Popcorn- 15 strange green inventions
It’s an editorial position here at Your Car Matters that, in general, ‘Green’ is good. After all, why would you want to do something that destroys the environment if you have the option not to? It just makes sense. Or … Continue reading
Popcorn- Saving money at the Farmer’s Market
It’s the time of year when we start seeing Farmer’s Markets popping up all over town. There’s even one in our own Sellwood area, the Moreland Farmer’s Market, which we highly encourage you to check out. If you’re planning on … Continue reading