"First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." -- Mahatma Gandhi
Kansas City | Missouri Political News Service - Part 15

Entries Tagged as 'Kansas City'

Inaugural Extravagance

May 10th, 2007 · No Comments

What’s up with the Democrats and their extravagant inaugurations? From Wikipedia: Bob Holden’s inauguration was the most elaborate and expensive in state history. The inauguration ceremony was a decidedly family-friendly event, as opposed to the general debauchery that had been commonplace at past inaugurations. The inauguration ceremony cost $1 million, of which $125,000 was paid […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Kansas City · Mayor Mark Funkhouser

Crystal Ball Gazing: Kraske Kisses (Convicted) Republican Ass Edition

May 8th, 2007 · No Comments

From Blue Girl Red State: At 11:00 today, Steve Kraske will inexplicably give convicted felon and former congressional candidate Adam Taff a microphone when he interviews him on Up to Date on KCUR at 11:00 a.m. central time. In the promos for the show, he says Taff “He still wants to make a difference.” Read […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Kansas City

Recap, Kansas City May Day Immigration Rally:

May 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

From The MU Latino: Chances are that if you tuned in today then you probably already know that I’m supportive of comprehensive immigration reform, as well as this country’s desperate need for a new breed of intelligent, literate legislators in Washington, since thus far America is clearly lacking in that venue. So instead I’ll just […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Illegal Immigration · Kansas City

Funkhouser Sworn In

May 1st, 2007 · No Comments

Mark Funkhouser was sworn in as mayor of Kansas City, MO. today. KCTV is calling it “the beginning of a new era.” Yawn.

[Read more →]

Tags: Kansas City · Mayor Mark Funkhouser

KCIA Spokesman Finally Speaking Out

May 1st, 2007 · No Comments

A story claiming the Kansas City International Airport added foot-washing basins to their restrooms to accommodate a growing number of Muslim cab drivers. Yesterday KCIA spokesman, Joe McBride, finally addressed the issue in a news story by KMBC-TV titled “Airport Debunks Islamic Foot Washing Myth” “It’s a case of mistaken information on the Internet and […]

[Read more →]

Tags: Kansas City