Fred's Humboldt Blog

Recent defector from the Republican Party, Mary Matalin, seems to have gone so far as to endorse  a libertarian for president. Her choice, Austin Petersen, the one War Party representative the LP has running . I suppose tht should come as no surprise...

I'm surprised to see the Sacramento Bee run this commentary on this state's efforts to ensure not just politcally correct legislation, but politically correct thought. Especially so, since The Bee generally supports the politically correct positions...

Eric, over at Eric Peter's Autos, reminices about the days when full service gas stations were commonplace, I've read Oregon doesn't allow self service gas stations, as doesn't New Jersey. I understand the Oregon restriction is a jobs thing.
The only full service station I know of in Eureka is the Patriot station in Henderson Center, although I'm not clear if full service means doing mechanical work on cars too. There's a station down near the courthouse I've been told does repair work....