Written by Gordon Anderson on February 12th, 2010
Top: Erick G. Kaardal, keynote speaker at the 2009 award dinner. Bottom: LEA Secretary Ben Hedberg presents award to Sen. Hann; Reps. Emmer and Drazkowski; Reps. Shimanski and Anderson; LEA President Anderson presents award to Rep. Buesgens
2009 HONOREES
Senate: D. Hann
House: B. Anderson, M. Buesgens, S. Drazkowski, T. Emmer, R. Shimanski.
Hon. Mention: R. Eastlund, M. Holberg, J. Hoppe, P. Kohls, P. Scott, D. Severson, S. Smith, K. Zellers.
The Minnesota LEA 2009 Awards dinner was held on February 11, 2010 at the Kelley Inn in St. Paul. The meeting began with a pledge of allegiance, and invocation by Pastor Harold Shudlick. After dinner, awards were presented to all six award winners—perfect attendance!—in front of 60 members and friends.
The topic of the evening was “Battling Bureaucracy and Holding Government Agencies Accountable.” An introduction to the topic from the perspective of an LEA member was given by Dr. Gordon L. Anderson. This was followed by the keynote speech by Erick G. Kaardal of neopoulism.org. After the speech Rep. Tom Emmer gave a response from the legislature. This was followed by other comments. After the meeting was adjourned many of those in attendance remained to engage one another in animated discussions and to take photos.
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Written by Gordon Anderson on February 12th, 2010
Gordon L. Anderson
Government agencies can be a useful tool to carry out the will of the people. They can manage water, sewers, roads, borders, and provide many other public services. Some type of bureaucracy is essential when an agency is charged with a mission that serves thousands or millions of people. Government agencies are created for the public good. But, too often bureaucracies are a symptom of personal irresponsibility and the desire to let someone else solve our problems. They can grow uncontrollably and spend tax dollars foolishly. Once they have served their purpose, they are hard to terminate. They are hard to hold accountable.
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Written by Gordon Anderson on February 12th, 2010
Erick G. Kaardal
©Erick Kaardal, 2010
Preface
I am a messenger of bad news: death.
Rationalism’s enlightened search for objective truth is dead.
The government’s enlightened search for the truth in every area of our lives is dead.
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Written by Gordon Anderson on January 11th, 2010
Annual LEA Awards Banquet
Celebrating Our 38th Year!
Honoring
Senator: David W. Hann
Representatives: Bruce Anderson, Mark Buesgens, Steve Drazkowski, Tom Emmer, Ron Shimanski.
On Thursday, February 11, 2010 · At the Kelly Inn
161 St. Anthony Ave. (near Rice St.) St. Paul MN. Free Parking on site.
Social hour at 6:00 p.m. · Dinner 6:30 p.m.
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Written by Gordon Anderson on September 12th, 2009
Senate Honorees: Senator David Hann.
House Honorees: Bruce Anderson, Mark Buesgens, Steve Drazkowski, Tom Emmer, Ron Shimanski.
Honorable Mention: Eastlund, Holberg, Hoppe, Kohls, Scott, Severson, Smith, Zellers
Legislators were evaluated for their voting records on 20 different key issues; ranging from tax and bonding proposals, to energy policy, election law changes and medical regulations.
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Written by Gordon Anderson on September 11th, 2009
Race to the Abyss ©Greta Anderson 2009
The state of Congress, 2009.
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