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What is the biggest issue facing Kansas in 2013?
Asked at Massachusetts Street on January 15, 2013
“ I’d say for me it’s education. I know in past years there hasn’t been an emphasis on education funding. ”
“ The economy is the biggest issue, just because of our debt.”
“The governor. He’s full of hate. Back in Korea I’d read about the things he does and think the first thing he does is wake up and think how terrible he can be.”
“I’d definitely say the economy.”
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My_Life 4 months, 1 week ago
Sam Brownback.
Klumma 4 months, 1 week ago
Guess ya "broke up" with the rock....
grandpaD 4 months, 1 week ago
The ineffective state legislators and Brownback will be the demise of this state.
riverdrifter 4 months, 1 week ago
Teabagger dumb-down led by Governor Brownback.
Armstrong 4 months, 1 week ago
Getting rid of those pesky blue dots
beatrice 4 months, 1 week ago
I liked your previous image of Mitt Romney. Why did you change the image?
Ironic that you would change your image from a vulture capitalist to an icon of the American working class. Ironic, indeed.
riverdrifter 4 months, 1 week ago
He's just a flipper like Mitter.
beatrice 4 months, 1 week ago
Being the first notch in the Bible belt doesn't help.
Klumma 4 months, 1 week ago
Annoying. Tolerable to a point. Please stay in Arizona with that mean Sheriff "Arpio?(sp).
Please? I have never finished the Bible - Both books in full- long ass book. Unless you have maybe it is a bit better if you don't knock it. Just a suggestion....
beatrice 4 months, 1 week ago
Well, I have read it, and more than once. I recommend your doing the same if you are going to defend it. Besides, it isn't a knock on the book, but on those who use it to support their political agendas.
A question -- if you ever move from Kansas, does that mean you will lose all contact with the state? Interesting. I wouldn't, especially when maintaining business ties there. Of course, each person is different.
Klumma 4 months, 1 week ago
Who knows? It could even carry over to gun control and legalized weed when the Federal Government steps in. Great...
As far as the biggest issue facing Kansas. Like Kansas, a state like Oklahomo, Nebraska, S&N Dakota, & Iowa. How can these states make any $$ without Pro Football or Basketball organizations. Us hicks need $$ in these fly over states.
Will trade Deer for tickets and am not a cop.
JackMcKee 4 months, 1 week ago
Sam Brownback. Second place isn't even close.
swampyankee 4 months, 1 week ago
Drought
Water 4 months, 1 week ago
The environment is the most pressing issue. Kansas is beige and grey from drought. We need water soon. The media presents many stories of wind powered electricity generators, coal fired power plants, fracking, fuel prices and mpg. I'm surprised water conservation practices haven't taken center stage.
xbusguy 4 months, 1 week ago
We need a bunch of water, and no Brownbucks... Too bad we can't make rain out of turds.
local_support 4 months, 1 week ago
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Cant_have_it_both_ways 4 months, 1 week ago
Introducing the social leeches back into the workforce. The reason why so many hate Governor Brownback as many of them will have to go back to work.
tuschkahouma 4 months, 1 week ago
I'm going to work right now at a job I've had for fifteen years so thanks for the false arguement genius and I want him gone. Maybe he can go back to Parker, Kansas and learn math and true compassion and do away with the fascist leanings.
Cant_have_it_both_ways 4 months, 1 week ago
I want the BIA defunded...how it that. There has been 8 or so generations since what we call Native Americans think they were wronged. None of us walking on this planet right now have done anything to each other than maybe a bar fight. This nation was founded on being one soverign nation. It is interesting how when it is convienent Native Americans are all of a sudden members of the Indian Nation, but when it comes to hand outs, they are Americans.
Those wonderful treaties should be resended. Casinos should be available to anyone or everyone to purchase, and it is time that our Native Americans mainstream into society and become productive members. It sucks that places like the American Legion and VFW's, those who fought for this country, can not do gambling, but next door is an Indian casino.
There is nothing fascist or racist about me. I have to get out of bed every day and go to work and think those that can should do the same. Free Government money is not free, it comes out of the taxpayer and in many cases given to those who did not earn it.
DoubtingThomas 4 months, 1 week ago
Can't Have It Both Ways needs to remember that WE are illegal immigrants as far as they are concerned and They probably have more reason to speak up than ANY other single group considering how they were treated. They are indigenous to North America. Makes them more American than you or I unless you are full Blooded American Indian, which I doubt due to your comments about them on your previous post.Not supporting the supposed Monopoly on casinos in this part of the country. "Reparations" is a term that comes to mind. I am not against them being given a chance to generate an income as a Nation. Just sad it is casinos that are their best chance at that outcome.
bd 4 months, 1 week ago
Feds overspending and infringing on our constititional rights!
CWGOKU 4 months, 1 week ago
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In_God_we_trust 4 months, 1 week ago
Poor quality jobs and lack of jobs for middle class. Fix employment quality / pay, then the economy will recover. Liberals trying to steal freedoms by violating 2nd amendment Rights in the Constitution.
Liberal overspending. Need to impeach President Obama and VP Biden.
jonas_opines 4 months, 1 week ago
Kind of like the oversampling of democrats in the pre-election polls, right?
haha
bad_dog 4 months, 1 week ago
How does a simple OTS question constitute unfair and unbalanced liberal biased reporting? Brownback himself aside (to the extent one can ignore his role in the following topics); regardless of which side you advocate, aren't you concerned about the economy and education?
bad_dog 4 months, 1 week ago
Crickets...
JazzHawks 4 months, 1 week ago
irrational right-wing extremism.
CWGOKU 4 months, 1 week ago
Noting, everything is good, just some minor issues
jayhawklawrence 4 months, 1 week ago
The # 1 issue that will face Kansans is the realization that they have voted in a bunch of ALEC cultists who are going to implement their version of the ideal state and it is going to be a train wreck.
What is going to be sorely missed is talent, competence and political leadership that Americans mistakenly have taken for granted as we have entered a dark time in American politics.
Some lessons are destined to be learned the hard way.
misterlee 4 months, 1 week ago
Democrats must find a good candidate to defeat Brownback next year!
verity 4 months, 1 week ago
We need to find a candidate NOW and start campaigning NOW. Otherwise the Brownback, with the backing of the Kochs, will get another four years to destruct our beautiful state.
Email the Kansas Democratic Party and tell them to get started NOW!
Liberty275 4 months, 1 week ago
State income tax.
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