Sage Advice from Old Pappy
“Like my old Pappy used to say: Love your fellow man and stay out of his troubles if you can.”
– Bret Maverick
Archive of entries posted on 16th July 2012
For Wichita government, an ethics tipping point
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer and the Wichita City Council will make a decision that will let the city learn the ethics and character of its elected officials.
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Zelenik claims straw poll win in outlying counties
Lou Ann Zelenik says she won the Upper Cumberland Multi-County Republican Dinner Straw Poll over the weekend. The challenger to U.S. Rep. Diane Black in the 6th Congressional District issued a statement Monday claiming victory at a dinner for Republicans … Continue reading →
California’s Innovative Paid Family Leave Underutilized by Immigrants
By Viji Sundaram New America Media
Janet Zamudio, a working mother of modest means, says the paid family leave she took soon after her third child, Maya, was born helped her feel “valued as a mother, as well as valued by the state” of California.
Wilson County Tea Party cancels candidate town hall “in the interest of civility”
The Wilson County Tea Party has canceled a town hall scheduled to take place tonight with state Rep. Linda Elam — apparently “in the name of civility.” Elam has been locked in a tough primary with former state Rep. Susan … Continue reading →
How California Could Pay for High Speed Rail Itself
By Robert Cruickshank
With the State Senate vote last week to proceed with high speed rail construction, there’s been increasing attention paid to the financing of the high speed rail project – namely, the fact that there’s still a long way to g…
George Herbert Walker Bush on Tax Pledges
Parade: During your presidency you gave in on your ‘no new taxes’ pledge. You’ve been vindicated in many respects for that decision. I wonder how you view the ‘no new tax’ pledge from Grover Norquist that seems to be requisite for GOP political candidates?
George Bush: The rigidity of those pledges is something I don’t like. The circumstances change and you can’t be wedded to some formula by Grover Norquist. Who the hell is Grover Norquist, anyway?
Barbara Bush: I think he ought to go back to Alaska. [Laughs] Don’t quote me! [This is a reference to a comment made Read more »