Comments on: It was time to go . . .

By: Steven E.

Steven E. — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 01:32:47 +0000

I stand corrected. I thought it was the evil genius of Kathleen at work, but I find that it was just the evil of the Kansas Republican party – a part of the party I should say. Thanks for setting that straight.

By: Joe Williams

Joe Williams — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 23:48:55 +0000

StevenE. Actually not true! The Governor does not appoint people to fill vacant Representative positions. That is against the law.

How Phil Journey got his position, is the committeeman and committeewoman in that district vote to select the person to replace. Same as how Donald Betts got his seat as a State Senator.

By: Steven E.

Steven E. — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:18:32 +0000

I am glad that Bush is voicing responsibility for the blunders in the Katrina efforts. I do think, despite their protests to the contrary, that this administration watchs polls pretty closely and it is unfortunate that it took them so long to do the right thing.

We’ll know that Bush&Co are serious about assuming responsibility if they take the steps necessary to correct the problems identified by a bipartisan review committee.

By: NoJoCo

NoJoCo — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 18:11:56 +0000

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KATRINA_WASHINGTON?SITE=MIDTF&SECTION=HOME

By: J M Walker

J M Walker — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:28:40 +0000

Croynism is hardly the sole property of the Republicans. It seems to me that an equal number of incompetent Democrats have been appointed in the past. Both parties have enough skeletons in the closet to punish ears with their rattleing. Got something else you’all can scream at each other about?

By: Pancho Villa

Pancho Villa — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 06:49:48 +0000

I wonder when Mr Brown is going to get his presidental medal of freedom?

By: sconad

sconad — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 06:28:02 +0000

I can’t help but think what kind of howl would be coming from Republicans if Katrina had happened on Bill Clinton’s watch. I wonder how many of these people who keep saying we should support Bush just because he’s the President were among those bashing Clinton all the time?

By: Steven E.

Steven E. — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 06:16:32 +0000

You know KSM – Sebelius also appointed Phil Journey to fill an vacant Republican seat in Congress. Was that action, a conspiricy to unlease Right-Wing nuttiness upon Kansas (might of been), or a recognition of the KS Repub. Party’s priorities?

I think Kanthleen has got you guys’ number, and it frosts you a little bit. As my friend (choke), Jimmy says, “get used to it”.

By: KSMeadowlark

KSMeadowlark — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 05:56:45 +0000

Cronyism and nepotism are usually not good, but isn’t this posting more about a witch hunt to “get” George Bush by Democrat Randy Scholfield?

What about this article?The federal response to Katrina was not as portrayed: “The federal government pretty much met its standard time lines, but the volume of support provided during the 72-96 hour was unprecedented. The federal response here was faster than Hugo, faster than Andrew, faster than Iniki, faster than Francine and Jeanne.” Seehttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05254/568876.stm

And talking about cronyism: Here in Kansas Governor Sebelius appointed the son of her campaign manager, and former chief of state, and son of one of the Supreme Court justices, to the job of state state tourism director. He had NO experience. Did the press complain about that appointment? Scott Allegrucci’s “experience” was as a writer and director for films and the stage. Are you calling for an investigation of Sebelius now, in light of the money spent (wasn’t it something like $400,000) for the motto: “Kansas, as big as you think”? Did that new motto really help economic development, or tourism, in Kansas? Oh, that’s OK since they’re Democrats spending the money?

By: J R

J R — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 03:35:12 +0000

One wonders how many many other incompetent, uncapable, bush crony appointed officials are loose in all agencies and offices of our government.

By: Joe Williams

Joe Williams — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 03:29:18 +0000

The Acting Director seems to have awesome creditials.

Bye bye Brown! Glad you know that you were not fit for the job.

By: Steven E.

Steven E. — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 01:58:29 +0000

The Repubs are correct – Responsibility is a great virtue. It would be nice if they practiced it more.

By: Galahad

Galahad — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 01:02:55 +0000

I just want the “responsibility party” to actually take responsibility . . .

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 23:23:50 +0000

Do you liberals ever stop the blame game?

If Bush sneezed and someone near him ended up getting a cold you would call him a heartless president who assualted someone with germ warfare…

By: Galahad

Galahad — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 23:10:29 +0000

Unfortunately the appointees under “Brownie” are just as bad as he is.

That’s what you get when you elect Republicans . . .