An occupational hazard of working in the news business is getting press releases from political campaigns.
Each of us is the sum of the past of our families – culturally, historically, and genetically – going back generations and generations. Quite often, however, we have no idea of what, exactly, that past encompasses. Now two television series on two different networks are focusing on using genealogy to trace family history and make discoveries about our past.
By and large, people don't understand legislatures, whether state or national. What they see is a bunch of bloviators, seemingly bickering and getting little done, week after week. There's more than a little truth to this image, yet legislatures stand at the heart of the political process.
To 3D or not to 3D, that is the question. In order to answer this, I saw "Alice in Wonderland" twice- once in 2D and once in 3D. You will note that I did not make a decision to do that with the vastly over-rated "Avatar." Nothing could make me sit through that twice
As we contemplate the arrival of the wonderful springtime, after a long season of dormancy in nature, our thoughts are turned to the emergence of new life.
If you're like me, you often have trouble finding that one perfect winter-solstice-celebration gift for that kooky left-wing friend you might have. Books normally make a thoughtful gift, until your friend reminds you of all the brave trees that gave their lives. Leather won't do, either – no shoes, no belts. And, I just can't bring myself to order a gift from Tofu-of-the-Month Club. It's just not easy coming up with ideas.
The time has come to say goodbye after nearly 45 years being employed by The Sentinel. Today I’m retiring.
One of the most dangerous trends in contemporary political life is the seeming rise of the independent voter.
In a recent column, Kansas Insight analyst H. Edward Flentje suggested that Kansas should appoint a commission to close tax loopholes patterned on the Base Realignment and Closure Committee process used by Congress. As Kansas moves headlong toward the balancing the FY2011 budget, state legislators should heed Dr. Flentje’s recommendation by including his proposal in any compromise budget passed this session.
As the conversation escalates regarding the economy, taxes and school funding, it will be easy to get overwhelmed with information. The information seems to be so different depending on who is talking; it’s hard to decide who’s telling the truth. Mark Twain once said, “Facts are stubborn things, but statistics are more pliable.”
Congressman Jerry Moran placed the Kansas economy ahead of Washington politics and sponsored legislation this week expanding agricultural trade with Cuba.
“Turn Around Day,” has come and gone. The first week of session was short, but was eventful. Although we took action on a very few bills on the House floor, the action was intense.
Is anyone else out there just dragging around?
My first lesson in tax politics occurred shortly after the 1968 elections.
One of the great talents of the far-left is the ability to concoct a message, regardless of it's validity, and advance that message through the systematic and widespread use of talking points. Another great talent is the ability to control those talking points to shape the debate, and tell only half the story.
Joe Stack, the man who steered a plane into the Austin offices of the IRS, is not a hero. He does not even come close to the definition of being a hero.
