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The motivations of politicians
Read more: The motivations of politiciansI do not know the answer to these questions, and given our collective experience with politicians, I probably wouldn’t believe Mr. Knight if he answered them. Such is the credibility of the motivations of politicians.
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On praising Milton Friedman
Read more: On praising Milton FriedmanI wonder how many of the newspaper reporters and editorial writers praising Milton Friedman, not to mention politicians, knew of his strong belief in and advocacy of a very limited government. Would they still praise him? Would they be willing to take his advice?
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Sugarcane not so sweet
Read more: Sugarcane not so sweetDriving though the sugarcane fields of southern Louisiana during harvest, it is impossible not to dwell upon the politics behind it all. Those politics being the sugar subsidy and the benefits it brings to these farmers, and the cost of it to the rest of us.
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Bias noticed at the Wichita Eagle, again
Read more: Bias noticed at the Wichita Eagle, againState Senator Peggy Palmer, R-Augusta has publicly announced that she has canceled her Wichita Eagle subscription in the wake of the controversy over the Wichita Eagle’s “news” coverage of today’s election.
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Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, opponent of liberty
Read more: Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, opponent of libertyAccording to “Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors: 2006” recently released by The Cato Institute, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius earns a grade of “D.”
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Behind a School Finance Lawsuit
Read more: Behind a School Finance LawsuitThis is the case in Kansas. The school finance lawsuit and the skirmish between the Kansas Legislature and Kansas Supreme Court drown out any other discussion. Those who fought for more school spending bask in their victory, having saved the children of Kansas. For them, the issue is closed, the problem is solved — at…
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Personal income up in Kansas, but …
Read more: Personal income up in Kansas, but …As reported in the Lawrence Journal-World on September 27, 2006, personal income in Kansas grew at the rate of 1.4 percent for the second quarter of 2006. That sounds pretty good, and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius uses facts like this in her campaign ads. But our growth can be understood only when placed in context.
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Proposed Wichita housing code change
Read more: Proposed Wichita housing code changeThe city’s housing code has problems. Here is an overview of the problems. Some suggested improvements follow.
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Kansas revenue growth lags
Read more: Kansas revenue growth lagsGovernor Sebelius continues to spread the message that the Kansas economy is growing again. State tax collections are rising. The expansion in tax revenue has allowed the big spending members of the Kansas legislature and the Kansas Supreme Court to go on a spending spree without anyone having to vote to raise state taxes in…
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Rhonda, markets are the answer
Read more: Rhonda, markets are the answerNow it is no secret that Ms. Holman disagrees with some of the actions the board has taken the past few years. I am quite certain that if she agreed with what the board has done, she would have not written this editorial, and the governor would have not criticized the board. After all, both…
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Bias Noticed at The Wichita Eagle
Read more: Bias Noticed at The Wichita EagleI received this commentary from a person who believes he noticed some bias in reporting appearing in The Wichita Eagle. … I visited with Eagle writer Dion Lefler regarding the language he used to describe the Sedgwick County Commission meeting the day after Sedgwick County Commissioners voted 5 to 0 to raise the mil levy.…