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• The Aiport People Go to the Star

  

  According to Yael T. Abouhalkah at the Kansas City Star, Mayor James and other proponents of a new, single building airport went to the Star's editorial board... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 SOCIETY

• More Data on the US Standard of Living Vs. the Rest of the World

  

  We Americans have been pretty well trained, thought to believe "We're number one!" in all things, I think it's safe to say. Of course, what we're finding out... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 SOCIETY

• The Unfair and Unconscionable: Chaining Social Security to the CPI

  

  President Obama offered chaining Social Security benefits to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), something you'd think only a Republican would do. It's truly... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 SOCIETY

• "Most Contented City"

  

  You may not believe what nearby city just got ranked as the nation's "Most Contented City." According to a recent study, the U.S. city where residents are most... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 SOCIETY

• Quote of the Day

  

  " I believe that if, at the end, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 SOCIETY

• The Outrage That is One New Airport Terminal

  

  Well, here it is. The airport authority finally made something of their behind-the-scenes plans public today, as most of us know: Needed: About $1. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 SOCIETY

• Tax Time in America: It's the Rich Vs. Poor (guest Post)

  

  It's them vs. us, folks: "It's tax time, if you hadn't noticed, and regressives are once again fulminating about how Americans in the bottom half of the income... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 SOCIETY

• Yet 2 More Studies Show More Guns = More Shootings, Killings

  

  First this study covered in The New York Times 2 days ago: Report Links High Rates of Gun Violence to Weak State Regulations Weaker gun laws = more shootings an... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 SOCIETY

• One of America's and Americans' Big Obstacles to Solutions

  

  We need, if anything, to come together, as Americans, talk our problems out, not demonize one another and solve the nation's' problems. Duh. We used to do this. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 SOCIETY

• From a Catholic Nun on Paul Ryan's Republican Budget Proposal

  

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  Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY

• Paul Ryan's and the Republican's Budget Proposal--and Why You Should Care

  

  Unfortunately, it's not a joke, April Fool's or otherwise. They really do want to take money from the workers and middle-and lower-classes and keep it going to... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY

• On Dubya's Chosen Iraq War Then and Israel's Occupation Now

  Chris Hedges, over at Truthdig, posts a magnificent column today on the George W. Bush/Dick Cheney wildly illegal and irresponsible Iraq War they dragged us int... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 SOCIETY

• Americans Think They Know Their Nation's History

  

  They don't. We don't know their nation's history. Case in point, from Facebook yesterday: J. Marion Sims is called “the Father of Gynecology” due to his... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 SOCIETY

• Finally, Finally, Someone's Talking About Jobs

  And wouldn't you know, it's the President and not someone in the other political party: Obama Pushes Plan to Build Roads and Bridges By PETER BAKER and JOHN... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 SOCIETY

• True Then, True Now, Part II

  

  "The only part of the so-called national wealth that actually enters into the collective possessions of modern peoples is their national debt ... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 SOCIETY

• The Real "undue Burden" on Americans

  

  click on picture for easier reading And from the Star today:A relentless massacre of innocents Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 SOCIETY

• Lies, Liars and the Real Reason for George W Bush's Chosen War

  

  "...that's how George Bush won the war in Iraq. The invasion was not about "blood for oil", but something far more sinister: blood for no oil. War to keep suppl... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 SOCIETY

• JJ's Restaurant Fundraiser This Sunday

  click on picture for easier reading On Sunday, April 7, The American Restaurant will host Saber! A Celebration for JJ's, bringing together the city's finest... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 SOCIETY

• Quote of the day---What Have I Been Saying?

  

  "Whatever issue you may be most concerned about -- climate change, widening inequality, declining real median wages, rising poverty among the young, the... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 SOCIETY

• Conclusions You Have to Come to About Kyle James

  

  Okay so, once again, Kyle James--son of Kansas City Mayor Sly James--is in jail. This above, is apparently his latest arrest photo, too. Who cares what the... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 SOCIETY