A lot of new faces pop-up at Democratic affairs these days. Twice in the past couple of weeks “new people” have asked “when will we have a direct popular vote for President?” Basically, two Tuesdays after never. Remember, the Founding Read More …
Why The Electoral College Will Survive
Bye-Bye Billions: Proposed Trump Budget Will Bleed Missouri
Not all the details are out but the summary of the Trump Administration’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budget – and the blueprint for future years – can be downloaded from www.whitehouse.gov. As expected, The Donald takes from the poor to give Read More …
A Lose – Lose Situation: The Missouri Legislature’s Special Session #1
Ever cancel a vacation four days before take-off? Among the crowd of state representatives and senators headed to Jefferson City, I’d bet lunch money that a couple – maybe a couple of handfuls – start the special session upset that Read More …
Turn Off Fox News!
West County Democrats Presents Focus 2018 Turn Off FOX News! Wednesday, June 14 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Walnut Grill Dierberg’s Shopping Center 1386 Clarkson (Clayton & Clarkson), Ellisville, MO Menu/Cash Bar Available Tired of watching FOX News spew “alternative Read More …
Kings of Corruption
Historically, two states have been standouts when it comes to corruption. Louisiana. (Think Huey Long, Edward Long, Edwin Edwards and every Insurance Commissioner the state has ever had.) And Illinois. (The Dishonor Roll includes Ron Blagojevic, George Ryan, Dan Walker, Read More …
Missouri’s Workforce Conundrum
The other afternoon I remembered that I never had lunch. I went into the McDonald’s on Telegraph Road. By the door they had a vertical banner promising “$1 Any Size Soft Drink.” I ordered a double cheeseburger and a “$1.00 Read More …