Pub Def will be presenting this week a series of special reports called “Legislature Out of Control.” The self described “non-partisan, independent political blog’s” first story in the series is titled, “Heard Loudon Clear”: Senator Lies! By Dan Martin A slick move by a Republican senator to pass his controversial legislation while even members of […]
Entries from May 2007
“Non-Partisan, Independent Political Blog” Starts Special Series on Legislature
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: MO Legislature
One Small Step for Economic Freedom…
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
By David Stokes One giant step for outrageous prices for sporting events. This excellent development may lead to increased prices for tickets to major sporting events, like playoff games or Cubs-Cardinals games, but there is nothing wrong with that. As previously discussed on this blog, tickets are a commodity and people should have a right […]
Tags: David Stokes · Show Me Institute
Another “Missouri Media Loves Republicans” Post from Left Wing Blogosphere
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Fired Up Missouri and The Turner Report are at it again, beating the proverbial license fee office dead horse, and blaming the media again for favoring Republicans. From FUM: The Turner Report is all over the reemergence of the fee office scandal in light of the Bush administration’s U.S. Attorney scandal–clearly making the point […]
Tags: Matt Blunt · Media Bias
From the Tip Line:Deal In the works?
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Sources tell the Missouri Political News Service that Senate Minority Leader Maida Coleman – who has a history of skipping out on financial obligations, is preparing to skip out on fellow ally and friend Rep. Robin Wright-Jones. Wright-Jones is said to be considering running for Coleman’s term limited seat in ’08. In a masterstroke of […]
Tags: Decision '08 · Tip Line
Anti-War Group Plans to Distribute Propaganda Videos
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Check out this propaganda video for the enemy put out by the American Friends Service Committee. Democracy in Missouri will be passing out copies at the Columbia Airport Memorial Day event. They happen to find every loser who couldn’t make it in the military to appear in this video. One loser calls recruiters “devils” because […]
Tags: Iraq War
From the Tip Line: Hulshof Next MU President?
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
The Missouri Political News Service tip line is buzzing with rumors that Republican Rep. Kenny Hulshof will be named the next University of Missouri system president. Insiders say the Congressman’s chief of staff is resigning effective May 31st. They also tell us that there is some interesting deal making going on behind the scenes for […]
Tags: Tip Line
Kay Barnes Set To Run For Congress
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
According to Fox 4 she’s in. It appears her campaign will try to take a moderate stance on the issues. The only problem with portraying a moderate is defending a liberal voting record.
Tags: Kay Barnes
“Life in the Fast Lane”
May 14th, 2007 · No Comments
Rep. Jolie Justus’ Blog: I spent the majority of my time on Tuesday on two issues – death penalty and guns. I’d like to report that we spent time on healthcare for children, the elderly and disabled; education for kids in foster care; or low-income housing – but such is the nature of today’s General […]
Tags: MO Legislature · Sen. Jolie Justus
K.C Mayor’s Chief Of Staff to Make $250K Salary
May 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Lavish inaugurations….Quarter of a million dollar chiefs of staff?. What’s next? From KMBC TV: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mayor Mark Funkhouser’s top assistant will make nearly $250,000 a year. Funkhouser hired Ed Wolf as his chief of staff at a salary of $140,000. Wolf had worked as the head of the Public Works Department for […]
Tags: Kansas City · Mayor Mark Funkhouser
Senator McCaskill Knew About Dead Attorneys Before Senate Gonzales Hearing
May 11th, 2007 · No Comments
From Tom Flocco.com: (excerpted) Lee’s Summit, Missouri—May 10, 2007—According to Medical Supply Chain CEO Samuel Lipari who is suing hospital supply company Novation LLC, Missouri Democratic Senator Claire C. McCaskill knew that seven U.S. attorneys—two assistants who turned up dead, three assistants who resigned or were fired and two U.S. attorneys who were also forced […]
Tags: Senator McCaskill
