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Bub was here: Now what?

Nov 06, 2008 0 Comments

President-elect Obama showed up unannounced in Blue Grass late Wednesday afternoon as I was pulling in with a load of split firewood. He wore old jeans and work boots. I tossed him a spare pair of leather work gloves, and we started pitching sticks on the pile behind my back gate.

Here’s the scoop: There was a fourth debate

Oct 30, 2008 0 Comments

Senators McCain and Obama came to Blue Grass this week for a fourth debate, because they recognized that my vote might decide the 2008 election. We sat at my kitchen table. They came dressed for farm work, both in new bib overalls and ironed flannel shirts.

Real-estate tax policies: What would McCain and Obama do?

Oct 23, 2008 0 Comments

What are the real-estate tax policies of Senators McCain and Obama? I’m not sure reliable answers are available. Campaign promises are preferences, not contractual obligations. Circumstances — the economy…

Obama and McCain on real estate and rural issues

Jul 04, 2008 0 Comments

Since I write a weekly column on country real estate, I decided to visit the websites of Senators Barack Obama (www.barackobama.com) and John McCain (www.johnmccain.com) to learn what they thought about my special interest.