"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." -- Mahatma Gandhi
October, 2009 | Missouri Political News Service - Part 4

Entries from October 2009

Cape Native Forms SaveOurDemocracy.org

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Are you disgusted with our country’s political system and the career politicians who regularly eradicate our constitutional liberties – not only for now but for generations to come? Are you frustrated there is no single, user-friendly website that provides you with the means to fight back with straightforward, vital information that would force politicians to […]

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“The Rodfather” & Talking Too much

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

According to the K.C. Star, former speaker Rod Jetton’s nickname is “The Rodfather.” The ethically challenged ex speaker, who now runs a political consulting firm, (a firm he was also operating while speaker) must have fallen asleep during the scene in the Godfather movie where Vito admonishes Sonny for “discussing the family’s business in front […]

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**New Feature** Cardetti Job Watch Clock

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

What’s that old saying about a broken clock being right at least two times a day? Ky3’s Dave Cantanese: “Although Nixon acknowledged Friday “systems failed and people made mistakes,” he said no one in his office would be disciplined, which handed Republicans and other critics easy fodder….But besides Lager and obvious critics like Missouri Republican […]

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Tags: Jay Nixon

Video: Charlie Dooley Calls Obamacare Protestors “Nothing But Haters”

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments

[kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/W4pmSI7OxFw” width=”325″ height=”250″ wmode=”transparent” /] Related: Video: Police Officers Question Dooley’s Use of Detectives as His Drivers Rasmussen Reports: Following Senate Finance Committee Passage, 42% Support Health Care Reform

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Nixon Investigates Nixon; Long Time Aide Thrown Under the Bus

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

So, Governor Nixon sacrificed Joe Bindbeutel this morning in a news conference? Nixon can’t possibly believe that this ends the many questions surrounding the “Dirty Watergate” scandal. Internal investigations aren’t the way to go about it Mr. Governor. Joe Bindbuetel being fired? Great, but we can think of a few more heads that need to […]

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“Liberals Make Me Laugh”

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

By Eric Hobbs  Depending on my mood, encountering liberals and their views can sometimes frustrate me, but more often than not, I find myself laughing. The perfect example is found in the health care debate. On the eve of the Senate Finance Committee’s vote on the health care plan of Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., there […]

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Media Sleeps Again While Bloggers Do their Jobs for Them

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

The 24th State blog has been doing great follow up work on a story we brought to your attention a few weeks back on the collaboration between the Carnahan Family controlled FiredUp Missouri blog and the Secretary of State’s office. You would think these revelations would make at least one reporter in a major newsroom […]

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Ed Martin Out-Raises Incumbent Russ Carnahan by Nearly $40,000

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments

“The people of this district are fed up over job losses, crushing debt, giant government, and the reckless spending that Russ Carnahan is rubber stamping for Nancy Pelosi. Missourians are supporting our campaign because they want someone who will stand up for them in Washington. Their contributions are sending a message to Congress and Congressman […]

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Top 10 Things Heard on Jack Cardetti’s Voice Mail

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

 “Liar” Jack Cardetti, Gov. Nixon’s communications director. Just look at those beady little eyes! 10. Jack, It’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from Iran. I love the way you’re lying about the e-coli controversy in Missouri. I’d love to get your advice on how to talk about our uranium enrichment program. Call me when you get time. […]

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Op Ed on Open Enrollment

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments

By Joe Knodell In October legislative hearings regarding Open Enrollment will begin. Last session’s Senate Bill 291 authorized the Joint Committee on Education to study the issue of public school open enrollment, and to solicit input from the public. The study and hearings will culminate in a report and recommendation to the general assembly next […]

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