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merrill (Anonymous) says…

Who was in office when terrrorists got around the nations security and intelligence then hijacked 4 large commercial airliners simultaneously? Republicans!

. There are many other reasons not to put republicans in office ever again. Republican presidents have some long history of big time crime taking place within their administrations. How do voters forget so easily?

Crime against Vets:
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/ar...

CRIME: What party is in the white house that went around the nation lying to citizens about Social Security? Republicans!
http://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/...

What party is in the white house and has been observing the sub prime loan scandals, pretending nothing was wrong? Republicans

CRIME: Who has history with financial institutions going south such as the savings and loan scandal? Republicans!

http://rationalrevolution0.tripod.com/wa...

McCain-the-most-reprehensible-of-the-keating-five
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/1989-11-2...

CRIME: Who hosted the Iran Contra secret illegal sale of weapons? Republicans!
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nsa/publica...
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/reagan/peop...

CRIME: Who brought the nation Iran Contra number 2? Republicans!
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/5/ira...

CRIME: Which party illegally spied on the democrats to win an election? Republicans! Watergate!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/pol...

CRIME: Which party held secret energy meetings and refused our elected officials its' content and who attended? GW Bush and the republicans!

CRIME: Which party lied to congress and the world,went against military advice and created the worst strategic blunder in the history of the USA aka Iraq War? Republican Party!

Which party has held secret oil deals with Saudi Arabia?
Republicans!
http://www.democracynow.org/2004/4/20/di...

CRIME: Secret Oil deals for Iraq Oil- Republicans!
http://www.pubrecord.org/nationworld/262...

CRIME AGAINST THE ECONOMY: Which party introduced voodoo economics into our system? aka Reaganomics. Republicans!

Who still practices Voodoo economics? GW Bush and the republican party!

The USA has fewer jobs for taxpayers today as a result of a Texas republican governor exercising his executive decision making powers as president of the USA.

CRIME AGAINST DEMOCRACY : PNAC's policy document, "Rebuilding America's Defences," openly advocates for total global military domination. Many PNAC members hold highest-level positions in the George W. Bush administration. http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?tit...

On Simons: Presidential election will be critical to America’s future

merrill (Anonymous) says…

Christopher Buckley endorsed Obama over McCain.
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One thing americans do not seem to comprehend is the amount of money being spent on the mideast invasion. It is my assertion that other nations are very much concerned as to how the USA spends its' money in ways that do not invest only create liability. Yes the rest of the world is very much aware that spending $30,000,000 a day on a moneyhole is not fiscally responsible. Wonder why the rest of the world has no faith?

Face it war is not investing. The world is now hearing that our politicans want to expand the war back into Afghanistan plus Pakistan. Is there no end? Where is the money?

The USA must be spending $30,000,000 a day on war when our economy has been going downhill. This is really quite stupid.

Help for Main Street, Reform for Wallstreet

The Magnitude and Meaning of the Proposed Bailout:
What $700 Billion for Wall Street means on Main Street

NPP Provides Analysis of $700 Billion for Taxpayers

The plan proposed by President Bush and Secretary Paulson for a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street is difficult for most people to comprehend. At NPP, we've been crunching the numbers and offer this analysis of what $700 billion means to taxpayers.

A healthy and productive economy requires substantial investment in affordable housing, health care, education and renewable energy. Taxpayers in the United States will be required to pay $700 billion for the Wall Street bailout. They should also know that for the same amount of money, they could secure the following:

*51.6 million people with health care for four years OR

*181.2 million homes with renewable electricity for four years OR

*2.9 million elementary school teachers for four years OR

*27 million four-year scholarships for university students

$700 billion is more than what is currently allocated for the U.S. war in Iraq. This amount would allow us to repair all of our nations 77,000 deteriorated bridges and still have $519 billion to spend; or it would allow us to rebuild all of our nations 33,000 deteriorating schools and still have $664 billion to spend.

For more analysis and trade-offs at the State and Congressional District level, please visit National Priorities Project's Trade-offs page online (http://www.nationalpriorities.org/tradeo...).

Take action:

Call the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121

On Simons: Presidential election will be critical to America’s future

merrill (Anonymous) says…

One thing americans do not seem to comprehend is the amount of money being spent on the mideast invasion. It is my assertion that other nations are very much concerned as to how the USA spends its' money in ways that do not invest only create liability. Yes the rest of the world is very much aware that spending $30,000,000 a day on a money hole is not fiscally responsible. Wonder why the rest of the world has no faith?

Face it war is not investing. The world is now hearing that our politicans want to expand the war back into Afghanistan plus Pakistan. Is there no end? Where is the money?

The USA must be spending $30,000,000 a day on war when our economy has been going downhill. This is really quite stupid.

Help for Main Street, Reform for Wallstreet

The Magnitude and Meaning of the Proposed Bailout:
What $700 Billion for Wall Street means on Main Street

NPP Provides Analysis of $700 Billion for Taxpayers

The plan proposed by President Bush and Secretary Paulson for a $700 billion bailout of Wall Street is difficult for most people to comprehend. At NPP, we've been crunching the numbers and offer this analysis of what $700 billion means to taxpayers.

A healthy and productive economy requires substantial investment in affordable housing, health care, education and renewable energy. Taxpayers in the United States will be required to pay $700 billion for the Wall Street bailout. They should also know that for the same amount of money, they could secure the following:

*51.6 million people with health care for four years OR

*181.2 million homes with renewable electricity for four years OR

*2.9 million elementary school teachers for four years OR

*27 million four-year scholarships for university students

$700 billion is more than what is currently allocated for the U.S. war in Iraq. This amount would allow us to repair all of our nations 77,000 deteriorated bridges and still have $519 billion to spend; or it would allow us to rebuild all of our nations 33,000 deteriorating schools and still have $664 billion to spend.

For more analysis and trade-offs at the State and Congressional District level, please visit National Priorities Project's Trade-offs page online (http://www.nationalpriorities.org/tradeo...).

Take action:

Call the Congressional Switchboard at 202-224-3121

On Lucky 7?

merrill (Anonymous) says…

FYI:

Sales Tax Proposals
http://www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/sales_tax_p...

On Ridership on bus increases in September

merrill (Anonymous) says…

Stop the Iraq war that is breaking the bank. The world knows the debt belongs to BUSHCO. Three trillion dollars thus far when long term disability payments and medical care is worked into the numbers

Bring the troops home. The world does not like this illegal occupation or the idea of BUSHCO thinkers controlling the oil.

On What now? Economic options are dwindling

merrill (Anonymous) says…

Question #2
0.2 percent for public transportation

A special sales tax for public transit operations and capital investment
Lawrence Transit Public transportation in Lawrence travels throughout the community to businesses, educational institutions and employment areas. With a dedicated funding source, the City will have the resources to merge the transit system with the University of Kansas transit system – ensuring substantial continuing resources to serve both community and student needs in an integrated system.

Question #3
0.05 percent for public transportation, expanded
A special sales tax for public transit system enhancements

Additional dedicated resources for the transit system will provide for route enhancements and vehicle and facility improvements. Examples include increased bus service frequency on busy routes and alternative fuel buses.

The 0.05 percent sales tax is only effective if the 0.2 percent sales tax for transit also becomes effective. Voters can not approve only a 0.05 percent sales tax for transit purposes.

http://www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/sales_tax_p...

On Merits of sales taxes for transit debated

merrill (Anonymous) says…

I want to thank the people involved in this matter for taking on this unpopular task. Of course citizens should not feel compelled to do this but uncontrolled and irresponsible growth decisions demand such activity.

Another way to get better government would be to vote in the proper candidates who are not connected to the development community. Ken Grotewiel and Nancy Thellman appear to be two that seem to be good choices thus far. While I would vote for either of these two candidates it is understood all of their votes on growth will not make me happy. However the over riding factor is the fact they appear to be independent of local corporate special interests. Nancy Thellman has become very well versed in growth plans,codes and ordinances on her own dime.

Ken Grotewiel and Nancy Thellman would be smart choices.

On Neighbors of proposed industrial park near Farmers Turnpike file lawsuit, say city acted illegally

merrill (Anonymous) says…

All presidential candidates should be heard in all debates that is the bottom line. Otherwise our choices are selected by the two parties,special interest money and the media. When the media decides it cuts third or fourth parties out of the news when in fact these people might be very candid on many subjects and the better candidates.

Nader offers one of the most practical platforms to date and pushes public financing. Special interest money and the media controls our systems as we speak. The media takes in tons of dough.

If americans wants a say in government we need to eliminate special interest financing of all elections including Lawrence,kansas elections. The bottom line. Voter/taxpayers can force the issue if we want. There are more voters anyday than there are special interest groups. Voters should be demanding these matters be placed on the ballot. AND every four to six years replace
elected officials as a matter of routine providing there are no neoconservatives on the ballot.

For example when are voters going to realize the USA should not marching our military around the world as if we know what is best for everyone? Number one we cannot afford this crap. Number two the world does not support this crap and wants it stopped. Number 3 it is breaking the bank don't kid yourself.

Why don't we the USA pull out of Iraq? That would make some people happy with us since most of the world did not support that action. Perhaps the largest majority of the world is sick and tired of our military dominance and abuse of power.

Forget Afghanistan too. If there was a real enemy in that location it is my belief BUSHCO lost that opportunity.

Since the USA has the mightiest military in the world perhaps economic
pressure from the world is a way to stop the PNAC mission of worldwide military domination?

http://oldamericancentury.org/pnac_timel...

Nader:
*Demand total military and corporate withdrawal from Iraq!

*Singlepayer National Health Insurance

*Cut the bloated and Wasteful Military Budget!(50% of every tax dollars goes to the military)

*No to more very expensive nuclear energy! Yes to solar and wind!

*Aggressive Crackdown on Corporate Crime and rip offs! - Does anyone really believe that elected officials will do anything so long as special interest money is in the picture? Shouldn't a number of financial executives be in court instead of receiving billions in tax dollars for their activities?

Where in the world do politicans always find money to invade the mideast yet claim the USA does not have the money for national health insurance,new industry thus new wealth for the USA,public schools,Vo-Tech Schools and college tuition.

War is a money hole not an investment in the USA!

On Do you think the presidential debates should be open to third-party candidates?

merrill (Anonymous) says…

My only suggestion would be to offer a more in depth curriculum such as Calvert or Waldorf which some public schools have adopted across the board.The "K-12" curriculum is an infant in comparison.

Virtual schools do not need to be failures and I doubt any in this area are failures.

Leavenworth offers the Calvert approach which has been around for about 100 years. Some homeschoolers use a variety resources rather than depending on one concept thus broadening horizons.

Also field trips can be awesome such as the Franklin Institute,Louisville slugger factory,Philadelphia Zoo,Crayola factory,Tall Grass Prairie,Cosmsosphere,Hutchinson Salt Mine Museum,Waxmans Candle,Denver Mint,Liberty Bell,
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center,KC Science Museum,KC Zoo or setting up classes with KU Natural History Museum staff. Kansas City area is loaded with museums and other interesting topics. One day we intend to visit a train rehab center located at the old GM factory area.

KU Natural History Museum staff were impressed with the childrens questions and level of interest in the topics the years our group procured this wonderful resource. It was a great learning environment and fun.

Is virtual school or homeschool for everyone? Of course not. Is public school for everyone? Of course not. Do homeschool students have problems getting into college?
No. USD 497 has some history of working with homeschool families such as for band,art or sceince etc etc... whatever assistance could be offered.

The socialization concern is truly no concern. There are children in neighborhoods,the Art Center and/or play groups can be formed. Some homeschool families team up. Families can do joint field trips.

On Lawrence Virtual School leader defends quality of students' educations

merrill (Anonymous) says…

Why don't we the USA pull out of Iraq? That would make some people happy with us since most of the world did not support that action. Perhaps the largest majority of the world is sick and tired of our military dominance
and abuse of power.

Forget Afghanistan too. If there was a real enemy in that location it is my belief BUSHCO lost that opportunity.

Since the USA has the mightiest military in the world perhaps economic
pressure from the world is a way to stop the PNAC mission of worldwide military domination?

http://oldamericancentury.org/pnac_timel...

On Slow recovery