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Posted by Todd Epp on September 5, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.

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Len Dawson, QB and Broadcasting Legend

http://media.lawrence.com/img/blogs/e... Line Communications (http://bottomlinecom.com/currentnews/mooredawsonmilestone.html) has a nice story today about Len Dawson and Larry Moore being together at KMBC-TV in Kansas City since 1968.Len Dawson is one of my childhood idols. He was cool under pressure at the helm of the Chiefs. The guy could play.But what is also remarkable about Len is that is he probably as good or better of a broadcaster as he was an NFL Hall of Fame QB. He is unflappable on TV with great presence. As a radio broadcaster doing Chiefs games, he is knowledgeable, direct, and honest.Congratulations Len Dawson! You're still my idol!Todd EppKansas Watch http://kswatch.squarespace.com

Posted by Todd Epp on August 12, 2008 at 11:01 p.m.

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How About a Kansas Blogger Meet Up August 29th in Topeka?

I am planning to be in Topeka on August 29th (the Friday before Labor Day) for a meeting. If any of my fellow Kansas bloggers would like to meet up (or really dedicated readers or fellow political junkies), let me know at epplaw(at)gmail(dot)com and let's see if we can set up something.Perhaps we could meet for coffee or at Washburn or at some cool new Topeka hangout and talk blogging and politics (or Chiefs, KU, or KSU football, for that matter). Let me know! I look forward to meeting you.

Posted by Todd Epp on July 31, 2008 at 10 p.m.

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Brownback: Only American Spying Is OK

http://media.lawrence.com/img/blogs/e..., Kansas Watch posted the video of Kansas U.S. Senator Sam Brownback blasting China for alleged plans to spy on Americans and others who visit China for the Olympics.But American blogger The Only Redhead in Taiwan basically calls Brownback a hypocrite in a post called "Mr. Brownback, the kettle called:"Just a gentle reminder. Kansas junior Senator voted last year to enacat the Protect America Act, which allows for the federal government to engage in what one commentator says is a ":massive, untargeted collection of international communications without court order or meaningful oversight:" Oh, and Sam also voted for FISA as well.So, Sam doesn't mind it if Americans spy on Americans and others, just not if the Chinese do it too. Sam's more of a "Buy American" kind of guy.An excerpt from the Redhead dude: I want to say that there is something intrinsically different in how US surveillance on suspected threats works, but I have no reason to do so other than the fact that I have faith that the US is freer than the PRC (when, after all, is a Chinese director going to put a biopic out on a sitting PRC chairman?). I'd be interested in hearing from someone as to why it's different when the US does this sort of thing and when the Chinese do it. If, as I presume, there is no difference or very little then the idea that Sen. Brownback of all people is the one to lead the crusade for justice in the PRC is indeed "laughable." Let's not forget that some of the suspected "terrorists" spied on in the US were peace activists and poverty relief advocates. Some of those jailed at Guantanamo Bay were picked based on hearsay from vengeful relatives, later found to have no merit.That's a hell of a track record.Let me reiterate, I think what China is doing is horrible, but I find little difference in what we see our own government doing. This sort of conduct leaves a bitter taste in my mouth wherever it takes place.------Just something to make you go "hmmm."Photo: The Only Redhead in China says Brownback is like kettle calling Red Chinese pot black.(Geez, so many colors to keep track of!) Read more about Kansas politics at Kansas Watch, http://kswatch.squarespace.com

Posted by Todd Epp on July 24, 2008 at 5:34 p.m.

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Jenkins to Ryun: I Got You, “Babe”!

http://media.lawrence.com/img/blogs/e... former US Representative and world-class miler Jim Ryun thinks a slightly peeved female politician calling him "babe" in a debate is an insult?Seems to me a guy who has been through the pain of training for the Olympics and running some of the fastest miles in history would be a little tougher than that. Not to mention a guy who's thrown a few elbows in his own political races.Jim thinks Lynn Jenkins saying "babe" to him is sexist and unprofessional? I don't know Lynn from Adam (or Eve) but if she's like a lot of professional women I know (like my wife, Mrs. Kansas Watch, Ph.D.), he's lucky she didn't verbally cut his ya-yas off with a dull spoon.Is it possible for a grown man and seasoned politician to be any more of a baby? I don't think so.To read more on Kansas politics, go to Kansas Watch at http://kswatch.squarespace.com