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Plato to speak to Pachyderms
Read more: Plato to speak to PachydermsThis Friday June 19, 2009, the Wichita Pachyderm Club turns back the clock of time real far to present the Greek philosopher Plato. A very talented local authority, who wishes to remain anonymous, will personify the essence of ancient wise man. His topic will be “Why I am not a democrat.”
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Wichita facade improvement plan updated
Read more: Wichita facade improvement plan updatedPrograms like this are government planning. It’s our city government saying that investment in certain areas of town are more desired than investment in other parts of town. Since people aren’t investing enough to fulfill the city’s plan, the city must correct this alleged market failure by giving gifts of taxpayer money.
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Wichita student/employee ratio tells a story
Read more: Wichita student/employee ratio tells a storyIf you’re looking for part of the reason why spending on public schools, in particular USD 259, the Wichita public school district, is increasing so fast, look at the number of students for each employee.
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Kansas NEA questions legislative candidates, reveals agenda
Read more: Kansas NEA questions legislative candidates, reveals agendaIn Kansas, as across the nation, the teachers union is an important political force. Using a powerful message that no one can oppose — the welfare of schoolchildren — teachers unions press their real agenda.
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Prices ration scarce goods
Read more: Prices ration scarce goodsWhen something is in in short supply, something must decide who gets the good, and who doesn’t. One way is for government to decide, and the other way is for people to decide cooperatively, through the price mechanism.
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John Stossel: The Reason.tv interview
Read more: John Stossel: The Reason.tv interviewAs the co-anchor of the long-running and immensely popular ABC News program 20/20, auteur of a continuing series of specials on topics ranging from corporate welfare to educational waste to laws criminalizing consensual adult behavior, and author of best-selling books such as Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity, Stossel brings a consistent message of liberty to…
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Wichita to consider grant to business
Read more: Wichita to consider grant to businessOn Tuesday June 16, the Wichita City Council will consider whether to give a business $20,000. How is this possible? Is everyone eligible for grants like this?
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Kansas loses private sector jobs as government grows
Read more: Kansas loses private sector jobs as government growsToday the Flint Hills Center for Public Policy reports on the rapid growth in government jobs in Kansas. This is taking place at a time when the private sector is rapidly shedding jobs. “Kansas continues to lose jobs in the private sector as the number of government employees grows. According to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Maybe props are stimulus, too
Read more: Maybe props are stimulus, tooThe Kansas Meadowlark wonders about construction equipment moved into place apparently just for effect: Tax dollars for props for Biden’s visit to Overland Park? Wasteful spending for Biden to avoid?
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Articles of Interest
Read more: Articles of InterestGlobal warming alarmist James Hansen, inflation, Facebook, paygo deception.
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Americans love government. Why?
Read more: Americans love government. Why?In his article Americans Love Government, Walter E. Williams wonders why we rely on something that we have so little faith in.
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Chemical security act would harm business, farmers
Read more: Chemical security act would harm business, farmersThe Kansas Meadowlark contributes coverage about a chemical security law that promises to overburden an important American industry. Even the family farm is at risk. That’s the operative word — risk. As has been reported, Congressional testimony found that the legislation could actually increase risk to the businesses that the bill intends to protect. To…