[Vision2020] How About It, Gang?

[lfalen]

How one-sided you want it. They are already outnumbered by about two to one. In addition most of the new Town Criers are to the left.
Roger
-----Original message-----
From: "Ted Moffett" starbliss at gmail.com
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:00:15 -0700
To: "Sue Hovey" suehovey at moscow.com
Subject: Re: [Vision2020] How About It, Gang?

> All-
> 
> What I find astonishing is that no one from the U of I English Dept.,
> featuring some of the most skilled writers in our area, is on this contact
> list regarding the open Daily News columnist offer.  Many in that department
> can write circles around most everyone on that list, no offence meant.
> After all, good writing, as an end in itself, is what they do!  And many of
> them are not exactly of the religious or political orientation of Iverson,
> to put it politely.  They could pen Daily News columns that would stun!
> What about Robert Wrigley, Kim Barnes, Mary Clearman Blew, Ronald McFarland,
> Joy Passanante, all well published and beautiful writers?
> 
> Just a few days ago I was discussing with someone how few academics from the
> U of I or WSU contribute to Vision2020, or in the local press.
> 
> Warren Hayman is the only member of the U of I English Dept., that I recall,
> who contributes to Vision2020.
> 
> Ted Moffett
> 
> 
> On 3/16/08, Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com> wrote:
> >
> >  I was asked to apply a number of years ago and thought about it, but I
> > spend all my working hours reading and editing teacher graduate papers now
> > and really don't have the time.  But I would love to see some hard hitting
> > writer take on Iverson, et al.
> >
> > Sue
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* deb <debismith at moscow.com>
> > *To:* Bill London <london at moscow.com> ; Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com>;
> > lpall at moscow.com ; BJ Swanson <bjswan at moscow.com> ; Bruce and Jean
> > Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> > Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Don and Rose Huskey<donaldrose at cpcinternet.com>; Ellen
> > Roskovich <gussie443 at hotmail.com> ; Joan Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe
> > Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois
> > Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ; Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally
> > Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com> ; Saundra Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ;
> > Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> > *Sent:* Sunday, March 16, 2008 5:08 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: How About It, Gang?
> >
> >
> > Right. Ihave sneaking hunch that those of us who a bit more left than Nate
> > wants will get short shrift. I would "apply" but hink it's likely pointless.
> > Besides, I'm not  a great witer, just a pissed off inhabitant of Latah
> > county.....
> >
> > Debi R-S
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Bill London <london at moscow.com>
> > *To:* Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com> ; lpall at moscow.com ; BJ Swanson<bjswan at moscow.com>; Bruce
> > and Jean Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> > Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Debi Robinson-Smith <debismith at moscow.com> ; Don
> > and Rose Huskey <donaldrose at cpcinternet.com> ; Ellen Roskovich<gussie443 at hotmail.com>; Joan
> > Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely
> > Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ;
> > Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com>; Saundra
> > Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ; Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> > *Sent:* Sunday, March 16, 2008 11:06 AM
> > *Subject:* Re: How About It, Gang?
> >
> >
> > I agree.........
> > please consider applying as a columnist.
> > don't complain that Iverson gets all the ink.  do something about it.
> > grab the podium for yourself
> > BL
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* Tom Hansen <idahotom at hotmail.com>
> > *To:* lpall at moscow.com ; Bill London <london at moscow.com> ; BJ Swanson<bjswan at moscow.com>; Bruce
> > and Jean Livingston <jeanlivingston at turbonet.com> ; Carl Westberg<carlwestberg846 at hotmail.com>; Craine
> > Kit <kcraine at verizon.net> ; Debi Robinson-Smith <debismith at moscow.com> ; Don
> > and Rose Huskey <donaldrose at cpcinternet.com> ; Ellen Roskovich<gussie443 at hotmail.com>; Joan
> > Opyr <opyrorama at gmail.com> ; Joe Campbell <joekc at adelphia.net> ; Keely
> > Emerinemix <kjajmix1 at msn.com> ; Lois Blackburn <lblackburn at turbonet.com> ;
> > Nick Gier <nickgier at adelphia.net> ; Sally Perrine <sperrine at potlatch.com>; Saundra
> > Lund <sslund_2007 at verizon.net> ; Sue Hovey <suehovey at moscow.com>
> > *Sent:* Saturday, March 15, 2008 8:14 AM
> > *Subject:* How About It, Gang?
> >
> >
> > We need another media voice, guys.
> >
> > How about firing up "Love Letters to Moscow", Linda?
> >
> > How about tidbits from the Palouse Pundit, Nick?
> >
> > How about some anti-establishment from Auntie Establishment, Joan?
> >
> > I know you guys have voices.  Courtney, Farris, and Wilson are complaining
> > about them all the time.  How about putting those voices to pen and ink, and
> > giving us something to smile about on Tuesdays?
> >
> > From today's (March 15, 2008) Moscow-Pullman Daily News -
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Who else has something to say?
> >
> > There's plenty for potential columnists to work with
> >
> > The editorial page of a daily newspaper can be a lively place, and ours is
> > no different.
> > With all the issues on the plate of public discourse, there never seems to
> > be a shortage of things to talk about. When you branch beyond the boundary
> > of the Palouse, the two legislatures can provide ample fodder for
> > commentary, a presidential election cycle always makes for opinions galore,
> > and the current administration - it could be said - has generated a thought
> > or two from those who might not see eye to eye with their policies.
> >
> > And there's always Larry Craig if it's a really slow day for opinions.
> > There aren't too many slow days.
> >
> > That makes this a perfect time for someone who wants to join the Daily
> > News' roster of regular columnists.
> > There are occasional changes in the editorial lineup, and this is such a
> > time. Judith Brown has concluded her tour as a columnist with a plan to run
> > for public office. We're shifting our "Reality-Based Lefty," Chuck Pezeshki
> > from his spot every other Tuesday into every other weekend edition.
> >
> > That opens up a Tuesday spot for another columnist on the opinion page.
> >
> > Our current crew of columnists cover an array of topics and generate
> > plenty of community feedback through letters to the editor and comments
> > section of DNews.com.
> >
> > For those who want to become regular contributors on the Op/Ed page,
> > here's how you go about applying. Prepare two or three sample columns of 700
> > words or less.
> >
> > We prefer those who can offer commentary on local issues, but everything
> > is up for grabs.
> > Once you've put together a couple of 700-word columns, submit those
> > samples and a cover letter of introduction to my attention at the either the
> > Moscow or Pullman office of the Daily News. Or you can submit your material
> > via e-mail to the address listed at the end of this column.
> >
> > And no newspaper query would be complete without a deadline because, well,
> > everything with newspapers has a deadline. Your material must be turned in
> > by 5 p.m. Friday, April 4.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Thoughts?
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
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