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Fifteen bad things with wind power — and three reasons why

September 21, 2010

Here’s an article full of important observations about the drive to produce more of our electricity from wind power. For example, promoters of wind (and solar) say we can use it to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. But this article points out that only one percent of our electricity is generated from oil.
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Economic incentives and corporate welfare in Wichita

September 21, 2010

At a Wichita city council meeting, economic development incentives in the form of property tax abatements are discussed.
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Media only mind when donors are conservatives

September 21, 2010

Today’s Washington Times carries an editorial that points out — as others have — the bias evident in the mainstream media treatment of Charles Koch, David Koch, and Koch Industries.
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Does the White House have Koch Industries tax information?

September 20, 2010

In an episode that may be reminiscent of Richard Nixon and his use of government agencies to harass his opponents, the Obama administration has singled out a major American company and its tax returns for criticism. In the process, the Obama administration may have crossed a line, as did Nixon and his disgraced administration.
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Thompson makes case for liberalism, freedom, capitalism

September 20, 2010

Speaking to an audience in Wichita last Thursday, author and scholar C. Bradley Thompson delivered a lecture that explained the foundation of the greatness of America, and cautioned that this greatness is, and has been, under attack
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Economic competition isn’t a sporting contest

September 20, 2010

Last week USA Today carried an editorial by an Alexandria, Virginia school teacher that contains an unfortunate misunderstanding of the term competition as it applies to economics and education.
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In Kansas, Community Bridge Blog lies — in photographs

September 20, 2010

In debates over public policy, words matter. But readers recognize that words represent the opinion of the writer, and as such can be incorrect, misinformed, or simply stating a preference that the reader may disagree with.
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For Kansas Rep. Don Hineman, loyalty is a one-way street

September 20, 2010

For Republican Kansas Representative Don Hineman of Dighton, party loyalty is a street that runs in only one direction: towards himself.
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Federal government spending: With all due respect Mr. President, we’re still waiting

September 17, 2010

“We will go through our federal budget — page by page, line by line — eliminating those programs we don’t need.” — President-Elect Barack Obama, November 2008. A newspaper advertisement placed by the Cato Institute reminds us of President Obama’s pledge — and its lack of fulfillment:
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Kansas fourth district poll shows Pompeo lead, little change

September 17, 2010

A KWCH Television and SurveyUSA poll of candidates for United States Congress from the fourth district of Kansas shows little change from a similar poll about a month ago.
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Next Democrat Strategy: The October Surprise?

September 12, 2010

So far this election cycle Democrat strategies used against Republicans have included demonization, fear mongering, racism accusations, and voting record fabrications. None of which seem to be working well (here), proving that most people distrust not only politicians but also the liberal media. Regardless, we need to be prepared for the next level of attack:…
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Economic development planning in Wichita on tap

September 11, 2010

Tuesday’s meeting of the Wichita City Council features four public hearings concerning Community Improvement District. One CID also will have a public hearing on its application for tax increment financing (TIF).
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