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• The Roosevelts, Then and Now

  Ken Burns has, once again, done what already seems to be a wonderful documentary on history, American history, this time with The Roosevelts: An Intimate... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Quote of the Day -- on Patriots and Patriotism

  

  True patriotism isn’t simply about securing our borders from outsiders. It's about coming together for the common good. True patriotism requires taking on a fai... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Do-nothing Congress, About to Do Even Less

  I can hardly believe the depths to which this Congress will sink and is sinking in its ability and seeming desire to do as near nothing as possible. Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Your Congress Just Stashed Yet More Money in Their Pockets Yesterday

  

  We just got yet more money dumped into our election system and so, our government, by the wealthy and corporations thanks to the House of Representatives on... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 SOCIETY

• KC Catholics in NY Times This Morning

  Actually the Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic diocese, taking a hit: Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph to Pay for Failure to Report Abuse CHICAGO — A Roman... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 SOCIETY

• After Hobby Lobby, Let's Boycott Walgreens While We're at It

  

  Yes sir, if this corporate tax plan goes through, boycott Walgreens: Renouncing Corporate Citizenship A little less than two years ago, Gregory D. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 SOCIETY

• Kansas' Budget--and Image--taking a Beating

  Yesterday, I posted an article from The New York Times, telling of Kansas' tax and budget issues and problems due to their governor, Brownback, and his... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Quote of the Day -- Sunday Edition III

  

  From Humans of New York "I've been a deep believer my whole life. 18 years as a Southern Baptist. More than 40 years as a mainline Protestant. I'm an ordained... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Brownback--and Brownbackistan--in More News Today

  

  Yessirree, ol' Kansas Governor Sam Brownback just keeps getting the news coverage lately, doesn't he? Just seems it's nothing he's going to like. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Quote of the Day -- Sunday Edition

  

  Like Posted by Kevin E at 7:00 AM Reactions: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Brainy Quote, BrainyQuote. Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Hope--and a Smile--for 2016

  Washington Post columnist and political reporter Chris Cillizza wrote a terrific summary of the current possible Republican candidates for president in 2016 thi... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2014 SOCIETY

• To Any Politician Or Pundit on the Right Calling for the US to Go into Iraq Agai...

  I’ll tell you what, let’s go back to Iraq. Oh, yes, let us do that. I’ll dig out my uniform and strap on my pistol and gird up my sword and ride into battle... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 SOCIETY

• On the Anniversary of Helen Keller's Birth

  "It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil woul... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Brownbackistan--and Der Leader--in National News

  

  And it's good news for Kansas, Kansans and even the nation, I'd argue. From Daily Kos today: Sam Brownback, in deep red Kansas, is in dire shape Whoa! We knew... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Overland Park, KS: 17th of the "Most Snobby Cities in America"

  Overland Park, KS: 17th of the "Most Snobby Cities in America" Not in the top 10 but a link to the full list here: The 10 Snobbiest Cities In America I mean... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Kansas, Missouri, the US and Gun Deaths

  

  From the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence on Facebook comes the following article and chart: How Many Gun Deaths Are There In Your State? Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Fight to End Campaign Contributions

  Surely we agree our government is badly broken and bought and paid for by the wealthy and corporations: Please join: Mayday PAC Let's fight back. We must.... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 SOCIETY

• A Plan to End Corruption in Our Government

  It's a plan. It's a start. We have to end campaign contributions. We have to get our government back, back for the people, all the people, not just the wealthy... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 SOCIETY

• Entertainment Overnight -- Breaking Talent

  At times, he strongly reminds me of Ben Howard (so naturally I enjoy his work). Links: Popcast: Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith, British Pop Imports Ben Ratliff -... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 SOCIETY

• We Shouldn't Even Have to Say This

  But we do have to say it. Unfortunately, we have to shove it down the throats of far too many people in business and WAY too many people in the political Right... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 SOCIETY