News flash to all media outlets and all politicians, regardless of party affiliation:
We the American people know terrorism when it strikes, regardless of how you choose to report or spin it.
We the American people know socialism when it presents itself, regardless of code words such as “public option” and “single-payer.”
We the American people can identify financial irresponsibility as it occurs, e.g. spending more than what is earned. And FYI, the government “earns” nothing. It takes from those who have earned.
We the American people identify corruption and arrogance when it speaks, e.g. tax violators running the very agency they cheated.
Seems this “hope and change” thing just isn’t working out.
Paul Howe
Platte City

So it appears Mr. Howe would like to go back to Bush?
Seems he really does not know how to recognize corruption or fascism because I have never seen (or ever dreamed) of such blatant corruption and disregard for America and its Constitution than displayed by Bush as the sworn President of the United States.
I can be certain that a majority of Americans agree or we would not have Obama as President today. Obama's landslide was a protest vote against Bush.
Posted by: Stifled Freedom | November 26, 2009 at 10:42 AM
“Crib note: Although China is atheistic communism, the well documented systematic child abuse there is till something different to hang you hat on anyway.” - Posted by: whispering_to_kc | Nov 25, 2009 12:42:15 PM
“And their religion is a factor how again?“ - Kee
Agree, it doesn’t just like atheistic communism shouldn’t be considered a factor. But that’s the type of hypocrisy we’d expect from whispering.
Posted by: GCYL | November 25, 2009 at 06:30 PM
“Crib note: My response to people factually pointing out my hypocrisy? Self ridicule by resorting to a gross form of name calling.” - Posted by: whispering_to_kc | Nov 25, 2009 11:15:50 AM
Okaaaay. Ah, good for you whispering. Have you considered ending your hypocrisy? It will work wonders on your self esteem.
Posted by: GCYL | November 25, 2009 at 06:13 PM
After only 10 months, GW Bush drops to "2nd worst President"....
Posted by: mike d | November 25, 2009 at 02:41 PM
And their religion is a factor how again? Are all child molesters Mormon Senator Clara? I must have missed that.
Posted by: Kee | November 25, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Actually, the Mohlers are supposed to be quite the Bible thumpers. For what it's worth.
Although I don't think they're Catholics this time so you can still hang your hat on that anyway.
Posted by: whispering_to_kc | November 25, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Whispering probably wishes he was a defense attorney so he could get the MOhler's off and sue the taxpayers.
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | November 25, 2009 at 12:37 PM
"The cops caught up with the Mohlers but they won't catch me. I'm too smart for all those stupid flatfoots." - Posted by: GCYL | Nov 25, 2009 6:23:29 AM
I'm impressed with your honesty, GCYL.
Posted by: whispering_to_kc | November 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Of course GA probably has no problem with lawyers ripping people off or grants for social programs to advocate dependency.
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | November 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM
"Anyone who owns a business" is greedy and corrupt, G.A.? That's quite an extreme generalization.
Posted by: jeanette | November 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM
About as good ad Bushes stimulus
Posted by: Keith Williams3 | November 25, 2009 at 09:44 AM
What we need are more Phd grant writers....
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | November 25, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Good Job Paul, you got the ammo humper and Senator Clara frothing at the mouth once again!
Uh, how's that stimulous gig going? UE a little over 10% now isn't it? But we had a "state dinner" for 400 folks last night, and Moma gets to shop in Paree! Hot Dam, we be rockin' now! Who says pimpin' for ACORN does not pay!
How are those ground troops doing in Afghanistan, I mean its only been 3 months since they asked for some support.......oh, yeah, right, he is "thinkin' it over", and a "decision" will be announced in a week. You grunts just "keep a good thought", and keep on humpin' those hills. Oh, and try and keep casualties to a minimum, please.
What an utter disaster for this country this man is. Pray we can exist till 2012.
Posted by: Kee | November 25, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Render unto Caesaer, what is Caesar's Paul, and to God what is God's. Americans (some) also know outright greed and corruption when we see it. ie: Health Care industry, anyone who owns a business, and yes, politicians.
Posted by: Great American | November 25, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Hope and change hasnt worked in a while Paulina, almost every president said it.
Posted by: Keith Williams3 | November 25, 2009 at 07:37 AM
“Seems this “hope and change” thing just isn’t working out.” - Paul Howe
Seriously Paul, stop making yourself look silly. “Hope and change” was an election slogan. A gimmick. To be found on buttons, t-shirts, posters and bumper stickers. It worked better than the election slogans the other Party came out with. But hey, it’s still a free country and by all means hold that Party to their slogans and vote them out next election.
Posted by: GCYL | November 25, 2009 at 06:31 AM
“And if I was a bettin' man, I'd wager Paul also feels he can identify a real American without getting a look at his birth certficate.”
And if I was a bettin’ man, I’d wager Paul isn’t an elected official. I’d also go double or nothing that if someone ask Paul to present a valid birth certificate, as and elected official, he would.
Posted by: GCYL | November 25, 2009 at 06:26 AM
“Crib note: MY head had exploded during the last administration while I was screaming out a different list of nonsense.” - Posted by: whispering_to_kc | Nov 25, 2009 3:29:24 AM
I’m impressed with your honesty whispering.
Posted by: GCYL | November 25, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Death panels!!! Kill Granny!!! Chappaquiddick!!! Terrorist appeasers!!! Vince Foster!!! MonicaGate!!! Klansman Robert Byrd!!! Flag pins!!!
And then, Paul's head explodes.
Posted by: whispering_to_kc | November 25, 2009 at 03:29 AM
And if I was a bettin' man, I'd wager Paul also feels he can identify a real American without getting a look at his birth certficate.
USURPER!!!
Posted by: whispering_to_kc | November 25, 2009 at 03:07 AM