THIS SAYS IT ALL

It's been a year since the passage of the stimulus bill. Here's the graphic illustration of its effect. This must be the clearest demonstration of what those who are cheering for failure of Obama's administration fears the most. There is progress being made. There are numerous articles being published describing the hypocrisy of many conservatives Republicans in Congress decrying the program while touting the projects it has brought to their state/districts. It is indeed a slow painful process but the trend is clear so rant radio is going full bore to discredit what is obvious.

TEABAGGERS BEWARE

It should come as no surprise that the WW of the North (think Wizard of Oz) delivered a load of "red meat" to the starstruck tea baggers that gathered to hang on her every word as she berated our President and Democrats in general. So I feel it my duty to issue a warning: a steady diet of red meat can be hazardous to your health. Not only that, if one isn't careful they could choke on such gluttony.

UNDERDOGS UNITE!!!!

Anyone who knows me knows I am not a rabid sports fan. When the hype was building over the superbowl, I knew early on I was on the side of the Saints. I was delighted when President Obama went out on a limb stating his support of the team. Some criticized his choosing a favorite, but as he stated "I'm for the underdog". This summed up my sentiments exactly. New Orleans needed a boost; the establishment needed to be shaken up; and after hearing "Maja- Rushie" wax eloquent over the unlikelihood of the Saints coming up with a win I was more adamant in my support than I have ever been over a superbowl team.

So here's the challenge to Kansas Democrats: if the Saints can fight their way back from a ten point deficit against an award winning quarterback, then we should take heart and be willing to stand up for our beliefs. Democrats are engaged in a contest against a potential governor who votes against a bill that includes huge amounts of earmarks he boasts of benefiting Kansas. Ditto for the darling of the conservatives who wants to be our next senator. Both are affiliated with a radical group that has co-opted religion for political means. A Hutchinson legislator who has been the subject of charges of nepotism is now set to benefit financially by representing some of his generous donors in a suit he has filed against our state! It is time for Democrats to stand up and fight for honest, capable leadership in Kansas. No doubt about it - we are the underdogs. We have the talent, we have the incentive now we need the will to win!