Wichita PAC to Defeat “Stupid” Legislators in Kansas
A Wichita based political action committee named It’s Time to Fix Stupid plans a Stupid Tuesday primary in August to identify the “stupidest” lawmakers in the Kansas Statehouse. KCTU TV News Director R J Dickens chairman and treasurer called Kansas’ legislature the third least educated in the country.
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PAC name rules in Kansas prompt name change debate
Kansas Ethics Commission questions PAC name compliance in state law. It requires identifying politically relevant details in names. Groups such as Its Time to Fix Stupid face potential rebranding or broader descriptors to reveal their cause.
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Carol Williams
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Legalized theft critique on Kansas highway funding
Online reader comments on GCTelegram.com respond to projections showing major funding losses for Kansas highway projects. The remarks label government actions as long standing theft and cite public opinion of figures in power.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Addressing Info
The Telegram invites signed letters with writer address and phone number, all letters confirmed before publication. Letters are edited for libel and length and must be 500 words or less. Thank you notes are general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints, or business testimonials will not be printed.
Climate change debate and Kansas wind energy debate
Dr. Mark Peterson discusses climate change impacts beyond Kansas fiscal concerns. The piece cites Dr. Dale Jamieson and Kansas wind energy growth, EPA CO2 targets, and potential coal tax effects. It argues national policy and wallet-driven action are needed, with long term climate shifts predicted for North America and globally.
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Political debate over gay marriage and political hypocrisy
Bob Franken argues that asking if a candidate would attend a gay wedding is a poor test of integrity and suggests ending marriage as a legal institution to remove the issue from politics. He notes evolving positions among Clinton, Obama, and Republicans, and urges media to focus on concrete policy debates like economy, health, and national security.
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Scott Walker
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Clinton stirs wrong passions in presidential race
Peter Funt notes how GOP leaders push deadlines to stop Hillary Clinton while activists debate her appeal and poll data show rising unfavorable ratings. The piece critiques campaigns, media hype, and public fatigue ahead of the 2016 race, with quotes from Priebus Fleischer and reflections on Clinton’s shifting image.
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