It’s nice to be noticed and all, but it would be nicer if the national media would lose the cliches when it discusses Kansas. This week has seen both the Washington Post and USA Today assure readers that Rep.-elect Nancy Boyda isn’t in Kansas anymore. At least in evoking the oft-quoted line “What’s the Matter With Kansas?” on Wednesday, a New York Times editorial headlined “What’s Right With Kansas” had only good things to say, especially about the “resounding defeat of Attorney General Phill Kline, an anti-abortion zealot who gained national notoriety by misusing his office to further his ideology.”
All in all, the Times editorial concluded, “Kansas — lately considered the reddest of red states — emerged from the election as a bastion of moderation.”
Posted by Rhonda Holman
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Reddest of the Red states, no wonder we were called ‘Bleeding Kansas’.
Where is the LA Times or Pravda in all this?
Rhonda, when kansas republicans stop living up to the cliches, then I suppose others will stop using them. A prime example would be fleetwood’s post prior to mine.
Last time I looked, the Kansas House was 79 to 46 Republican and the Kansas Senate was 30 to 10 Republican. Now that is a “bastion of moderation”.Dopes.
We live in upside-down-land. I am old enough to remember what Red used to mean: Communist. In the Communist (Red) countries, a few enriched themselves on the backs of the many. So maybe “Red” hasn’t changed its true meaning, after all.
Good question Fleettwood: “Where is the FAUX NEWS or NewsMax in all this?”
Fox News aren’t pissing all over themselves trying to make the election something that it wasn’t. That’s the job of the Usual Suspects. Washington Post, NY Times, USA today, LA Times, Wichita Eagle.
“Last time I looked, the Kansas House was 79 to 46 Republican and the Kansas Senate was 30 to 10 Republican. Now is that a “bastion of moderation?”
Wishful thinking. This is still Kansas, not Rhode Island.
Another case of “warpmania”?
Yep, Kansas, as bigoted as ya’ think it is.
“Tracy is one of the best posters on this blog.” Sure – if you always agree with him.
However, he’s quick to refer to those that DO NOT agree with him as stupid, dumb, “a GOP shill”,[fill in your favorite pejorative noun here].
I wouldn’t call that “wise”.
Here is a second vote for Tracy, GolfNutz. His posts are always informed and insightful. Funny, too.
He’s not nearly as good as I am (sarcasm), but he’s damned good.
I’ll take one Tracy over a thousand (million) Ians any day.
I wondered on another thread if “kansasman” was a troll.
I have no doubts now (”tracy@yahoo.com,” hahaha, so funny).
Try expressing an idea of your own, kansasnil, assuming you can do that. You might like it.
Okay, how did my post end up ahead of KS Farm Girl’s post, since mine was a reply to hers?
I guess it must be another one of my flashbacks from the Sixties.
I actually quoted the man during a period of time he wasn’t blogging.
‘Nuff said.
This happens from time to time, WSClark; I’m not sure why. Look at the timestamp. KFG has the last word until 2:11! :)
Tracy is what I’d like to be… IF I grow up :)
I’m another vote for Tracy. I look forward to reading his wit and wisdom every day.
KFG is a voice from the future? You know, I kinda suspected that.
Tracy is one of the best posters on this blog. Smart and funny and short posts.
I think calling him stupid is a great way to show us how humor impaired you are.
I truely think he is the funniest guy on the blog. And frequently, one of the wisest among the real reality based community.
OK
Now I KNOW she likes to have the last word!
What I have to cast a vote in defense of Tracy?
I note aye.
Though…..in the face of no names like kansasman? and Goofball I really shouldn’t need to bother.
That’s like noting the difference between a fine wine and a bottle of “Night Train” a no-brainer.
Those of us who post regular know that Tracy’s trademark is sarcasm and humor. He’s absolutely hilarious. He hides his pearls of wisdom in sarcastic humor in a get to the point kinda way.He’s very intelligent and is one of the few here that I would want in my corner if I needed backup.(mwah!big sloppy kiss Trace.)
goofnuts just wants to stir up trouble, with anyone. He’s hoping someone will engage. pay him no mind.
Nah, I’m just a solid conservative.
I vote aye for Tracy, and NEIGH for gooftesticles.
About time he posted to someone other than me.
PeeMom has a fetish for my balls. (it’s like one of those cute middle school crushes)
Thanks everyone.There’s be a little “extra” in your checks this week. HA
[fill in your favorite pejorative noun here].
What’s wrong NUT?A little short on pals here?Solid conservative=read as bigoted.
There’s be? What the….
Nut, the only balls ya’ got are on your chin.Tickle em’ just right and you’ll get your reward.
(mwah!big sloppy kiss Trace.)
Julie, you’re about to give mea hard…..um, er, heart attack!
Now THAT is funny!
Ya gotta love Tracy.
Oh to be half as quick witted and funny.
Hats off to the KING of snark.
All hail the King……
heheheh mutual posting….
I meant the “balls on the chin” post, but his reply to Julie is funny too.
I’m gonna take a wild guess here, but I bet the folks who dont find Tracy’s posts to be funny also dont think Jon Stewart is funny.
And they probably think Steven Colbert is serious….
Mornin’ sweetie!
Hi Tracy. (big hug and peck on the cheek)
That is the lesbian version of a big sloppy kiss….
hee hee hee hee
and it’s guaranteed not to induce a hard.. I mean heart attack…
heheheheheheheheheh
Viva Las Vegas!!To quote John Prine:”fifty million Elvis fan’s can’t be all wrong.”
And where’s KsFuzzNuts?I’ve been up all night working on perjoritives and expletives just for him.
Is he teed off?
Hey Ian, what ever it is you’re smoking… yeah it CAN’T be goo for you ;-)
Hey Ian, what ever it is you’re smoking… yeah it CAN’T be good for you ;-)
gster, if he ain’t, I’m sure gonna’ give it a hell of a try to get him teed off.
the only fetish I have for your balls is that they get castrated.
heh.