are abuzz about the trap Brett Bonner stepped into on Tuesday evening at the Labor Council. Dave Warren blindsided Brett without even allowing an introduction. They jammed questions at him, and baited him. It ended with Dave Warren, supposedly retired as prez of the group, telling Bonner to leave - get out.

Why? Because Mayor Mark is spending his money at out-of-town print shops that are union - and for that the unions will do anything for him. In labor speak, Mark has "come to jesus". No matter that Mark's print job does not benefit any workers in Bellingham. Brett got a lesson in local labor politics. He accepted their invitation in good faith.