Kathleen Sebelius might want to send a “thank you” card to former Attorney General Carla Stovall-Steckline, because the latter’s actions arguably led to Sebelius becoming first governor and now secretary of Health and Human Services. In 2002, when Sebelius first ran for the state’s top job, no Democrat had won an open gubernatorial seat in Kansas since 1936. And there were 743,000 registered Republicans in the state, compared with 441,000 Democrats. But then the Republicans’ sure thing, Stovall, abandoned her bid for governor in April 2002, saying that she lacked the “passion to run and to serve.” That led to a GOP primary battle, a relatively weak nominee in conservative Tim Shallenburger and a victory for Democrat Sebelius, then insurance commissioner.
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I didn’t run for governor either, so Sebelius owes her success to me.
The ‘Old Gray Mare’ was bedded in politics, but not properly ‘churched.’
She managed to run the secular, feel-good party line of liberal Democrats in a time when north eastern Kansas ideological pawns had infected themselves with the mantra of Hollyfornians and Washington D.C. insiders.
Since Democrats don’t have any strong candidates waiting in the wings, Republics will probably retake control of the governorship in Kansas next time around.
Maybe now would be a good time for Republics to run a candidate like Philll KKKline. Then we could change the state motto to:
Kansas…stuck on stupid.
Phill Kline moved to Virginia, oh ‘out of touch’ one.
“Phill Kline moved to Virginia, oh ‘out of touch’ one.”
There’s some rule that says he can’t move back? It wouldn’t be the first time Republics scraped the bottom of the barrel for a candidate.
Reg, maybe you should run for governor.
After a haircut and a bath, of course.
Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel……
Ah, leave it to XXX to make personal attacks.
How Christian of you.
Didn’t mean to affect your sensitive feelings, just pointing out that Phill Kline is no longer a Kansas resident.
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:17 am | Permalink
Ah, leave it to XXX to make personal attacks.
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Pot, meet kettle.
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XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:29 am | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:17 am | Permalink
Ah, leave it to XXX to make personal attacks.
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Pot, meet kettle.
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I made no attack on you.
You attitude is quite refractory.
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Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 9:04 am | Permalink
I made no attack on you.
You attitude is quite refractory.
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Sorry Reg, I keep forgetting what a sensitive little fellow you are.
(and how short your memory is)
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XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 9:27 am | Permalink
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Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 9:04 am | Permalink
I made no attack on you.
You attitude is quite refractory.
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Sorry Reg, I keep forgetting what a sensitive little fellow you are.
(and how short your memory is)
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Unlike you, I’ve learned not to hold grudges. I matured as I advanced in years.
Evidently, you love to hold onto your hate.
It’s the true sign of a leftist lib.
Yeah.
Ol’ “Regular” is a pussiecat. Except for the cat part.
MonkeyHock is a terminal brain disease, there is no cure.
XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:29 am | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:17 am | Permalink
Ah, leave it to XXX to make personal attacks.
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Pot, meet kettle.
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lol
No kidding.
One minute he’s attacking XXX’s wife or XXX’s patriotism (extremely personal and immature attacks on a former US Marine — who served more than 35 years ago in Vietnam — and his new wife, I might add), the next he’s all contrite and all “unlike you, I’ve learned not to hold grudges. I matured as I advanced in years.”
Pot kettle indeed.
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 9:54 am | Permalink
XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:29 am | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 8:17 am | Permalink
Ah, leave it to XXX to make personal attacks.
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Pot, meet kettle.
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lol
No kidding.
One minute he’s attacking XXX’s wife or XXX’s patriotism (extremely personal and immature attacks on a former US Marine — who served more than 35 years ago in Vietnam — and his new wife, I might add), the next he’s all contrite and all “unlike you, I’ve learned not to hold grudges. I matured as I advanced in years.”
Pot kettle indeed.
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As I said, Leftist Liberals hold grudges.
Evidently neither one of you have played pickup basketball where there is name calling, pushing, shoving and other acts of disrespect.
All of those things you mentioned occurred in the past.
I get insulted and attacked by the left daily. I either hit back and am over it.
I don’t take my grudges to bed like the leftist libs doand sleep with it like a security blanket.
Typical of Republicans – let’s blame our losses on the weak candidate and give credit to the candidate we really wanted to run for letting the Democrat in the door.
This arrogance of the Republicans is unbelievable.
Let’s just face it – if Republicans are 2 to 1 in Kansas, even a weak candidate would still win – unless the Republicans themselves are too weak to push themselves away from the government trough to go vote?
I think their mascot should be changed from an elephant to a big pink pig for all that government pork they suck up each day.
Reg, your drool cup is running over.
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XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 10:18 am | Permalink
Reg, your drool cup is running over.
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You’re just on a crusade of hate today aren’t you?
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 10:03 am | Permalink
I don’t take my grudges to bed like the leftist libs doand sleep with it like a security blanket.
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And that’s why you enjoy your cowardly attacks on XXX’s military service of 35 years ago, right?
lol
I guess if you sleep with a grudge for more than 35 years, you just lose all consciousness of it.
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Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 10:30 am | Permalink
You’re just on a crusade of hate today aren’t you?
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Nope. You’re just an object of ridicule.
Pedant, thanks for the backup.
Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 11:49 am | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 10:03 am | Permalink
I don’t take my grudges to bed like the leftist libs doand sleep with it like a security blanket.
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And that’s why you enjoy your cowardly attacks on XXX’s military service of 35 years ago, right?
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And XXX has never attacked me right?
Hypocrites and grudge holders.
Libs are still little boys mentally.
Word of advice – get over it.
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XXX
Posted May 2, 2009 at 12:24 pm | Permalink
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Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 10:30 am | Permalink
You’re just on a crusade of hate today aren’t you?
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Nope. You’re just an object of ridicule.
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Try not to claim to be a Christian then, okay?
You don’t fit the mold – you’re exact opposite in your views and conduct.
“Regular” tries –
“Libs are still little boys mentally.”
And they say irony is dead.
Simple rule MonkeyHock,
Don’t attack me and I won’t attack you.
It’s simple, it really is.
Attack me and accept the consequences like a man. You know – like XXX – who is still crying because of his bad conduct. XXX needs Pedant to rub his neck and make him feel all warm and fuzzy.
“Regular” comes back from his egg white pie with –
“…MonkeyHock,
Don’t attack me and I won’t attack you.”
Nothing “little boy mentally” about name-calling, I guess.
What other “simple rules” should be enforced?
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Monkeyhawk
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:31 pm | Permalink
“Regular” comes back from his egg white pie with –
“…MonkeyHock,
Don’t attack me and I won’t attack you.”
Nothing “little boy mentally” about name-calling, I guess.
What other “simple rules” should be enforced?
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It’s because you love to take slaps at me, no matter how small they are.
Treat me with respect and I’ll return the favor.
Make a stupid comment about something as simple as my friendly comment on a quiche, then I’m gonna slap the dog squeeze out of ya.
You’re not gonna cry are ya “Regular”?
Poor, poor persecuted sociopath!
“Regular” –
You made an egg white pie.
That’s not “Quiche Lorraine.”
Oh, “Quiche Lorraine” sounds so much more sophisticated.
But if it doesn’t have a bunch of (whole) eggs, a lot of cream, and bacon, it’s not “Quiche Lorraine.”
If you choose to lie about the little stuff, you’re likely to lie about the bigger stuff. And do.
But I apologize for always referring to you by your published nym.
How “little boy mentally” of me.
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:35 pm | Permalink
Treat me with respect and I’ll return the favor.
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Earn some respect and you might receive some.
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Monkeyhawk
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:45 pm | Permalink
“Regular” –
You made an egg white pie.
That’s not “Quiche Lorraine.”
Oh, “Quiche Lorraine” sounds so much more sophisticated.
But if it doesn’t have a bunch of (whole) eggs, a lot of cream, and bacon, it’s not “Quiche Lorraine.”
If you choose to lie about the little stuff, you’re likely to lie about the bigger stuff. And do.
But I apologize for always referring to you by your published nym.
How “little boy mentally” of me.
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It has one egg yolk in it and it’s suitable for my diet.
I call it diabetic Quiche Lorraine and there’s no one can prevent me from labeling it that. :)
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:47 pm | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:35 pm | Permalink
Treat me with respect and I’ll return the favor.
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Earn some respect and you might receive some.
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Et tu, Pedant
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BlueJay
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:41 pm | Permalink
You’re not gonna cry are ya “Regular”?
Poor, poor persecuted sociopath!
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Not hardly Junior…
I find it amusing that Libs feel all so tough on an anonymous blog.
It humors me greatly.
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:50 pm | Permalink
Earn some respect and you might receive some.
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Oh, I have.
But you?
(chortles)
By the way, are we approaching a T E S T I C L E alert?
I kinda feel one coming on…
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:55 pm | Permalink
By the way, are we approaching a T E S T I C L E alert?
I kinda feel one coming on…
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Then stop touching yours.
Oooh!
And now the homosexual allusions are coming into play as Regular is hittin’ on me.
Like I said, watch out folks!
T E S T I C L E alert approaching in T MINUS 60 seconds.
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If yall see you know who write “impotent” or “flail” in the next hour or so, hid the kids!!
lol
Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:01 pm | Permalink
Oooh!
And now the homosexual allusions are coming into play as Regular is hittin’ on me.
Like I said, watch out folks!
T E S T I C L E alert approaching in T MINUS 60 seconds.
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You brought it up, not me.
The obsession is yours alone.
Besides, you have something against Homosexuals or are you just naturally bigoted?
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:05 pm | Permalink
Homosexuals
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Well, “flail” and “impotent” can’t be far behind.
Like I said, watch out folks!
T E S T I C L E alert approaching in T MINUS 60 seconds.
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“Regular” tries –
“I call it diabetic Quiche Lorraine and there’s no one can prevent me from labeling it that.”
Reminds me of one of those Abraham Lincoln bon mots.
“If you call a tail a leg,” said the ol’ Railsplitter, “how many legs does it have?
Someone says, “Five.”
Lincoln says, “No. Calling it a leg doesn’t make it one.”
We’ll just let Pedant alone and make him think he’s actually accomplishing something.
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Monkeyhawk
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:10 pm | Permalink
“Regular” tries –
“I call it diabetic Quiche Lorraine and there’s no one can prevent me from labeling it that.”
Reminds me of one of those Abraham Lincoln bon mots.
“If you call a tail a leg,” said the ol’ Railsplitter, “how many legs does it have?
Someone says, “Five.”
Lincoln says, “No. Calling it a leg doesn’t make it one.”
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Do you know what the Germans call a glove?
Translated literally, it’s hand shoe.
Do Germans wear shoes on their hands or is it just a case of what words fit best?
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:10 pm | Permalink
We’ll just let Pedant alone and make him think he’s actually accomplishing something.
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But if you were leaving me alone you wouldn’t have written what you did.
Based on your past behavior here (the Mississippi trip — lol — the XXX slams, the wild test-icle/impotent/flail stuff, your history as a scientist based on your credentials as a former HAZMAT inspector, it’s a very long list), I gotta tell you, I’m pretty confident in this.
T E S T I C L E alert approaching in T MINUS 60 seconds.
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tee hee
Also, do you as a full-growed single man living in his sister’s basement still “demand” unearned respect from others?
Gotta say, I’m pretty curious about that, too. Does she let you have your own tv down there? :D
Do you have a hot plate?
Or a microwave, for your Hot Pockets?
lol
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 1:35 pm | Permalink
Make a stupid comment about something as simple as my friendly comment on a quiche, then I’m gonna slap the dog squeeze out of ya.
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Well, you know what they say about guys who’ll lap it up when somebody asks about livin’ in sis’s basement, yet get a little fragile when somebody impugns their quiche.
You do know what they say about guys like that, right?
Light. Shorts. Something like that.
lol
Not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind. ;)
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:19 pm | Permalink
Also, do you as a full-growed single man living in his sister’s basement still “demand” unearned respect from others?
Gotta say, I’m pretty curious about that, too. Does she let you have your own tv down there? :D
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As I said before, I provide financial support for my sister. She was about to lose her house because she got layed off from her job. so I moved out of my comfortable bachelor pad and took up the financial slack.
Acutally, I let her have my old smaller TV for her bedroom. I bought a 36 inch screen for the living room and I have a computer TV card on my computer.
Any other questions or are you just playing the leftist lib wheel of unfortunate hate?
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:33 pm | Permalink
As I said before, I provide financial support for my sister. She was about to lose her house because she got layed off from her job. so I moved out of my comfortable bachelor pad and took up the financial slack.
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Holy moly. So you ARE a weasel?!
lol
That sure looks like weasel speak to me. You moved out of your comfy “bachelor pad” lol and into your sister’s basement. And now you’re a hero for it?
Forget the hot pockets, you’re prolly on a snake diet. Or is that a mongoose that eats snakes?
“bachelor pad” lol
Got a point Pedant or do you wish to spend the rest of the day making yourself look more foolish? If that is even possible.
Was there a lot of wild uh flailing …and other stuff…that went on in your “bachelor pad”?
I mean, is that where you developed your …unique dialog style? When you’re angry?
Also, in the interest of us all granting you the full hero status you claim, can you describe your “bachelor pad”?
I mean if we’re going to knock ourselves patting you on your back for your sacrifice, seems to me we have a right to know just what you gave up.
Right?
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:41 pm | Permalink
Was there a lot of wild uh flailing …and other stuff…that went on in your “bachelor pad”?
I mean, is that where you developed your …unique dialog style? When you’re angry?
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I don’t do any wild flailing, I’m quite conservative. Love to read a good book, watch a good movie or talk a walk when the weather is nice.
My trash talking probably comes from my ‘pick up’ basketball playing days. Learning how to deal with adversity, when you have lost eight pounds of water through sweat, getting elbowed in the head, having your feet taken out from under you while you in the air, builds character and of course, causes soreness later. :)
You should try it, but probably not any athleticism in you.
“Pedant” –
My guess “Regular’s” bachelor pad was pretty much like Neverland (chimp optional).
Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:43 pm | Permalink
Also, in the interest of us all granting you the full hero status you claim, can you describe your “bachelor pad”?
I mean if we’re going to knock ourselves patting you on your back for your sacrifice, seems to me we have a right to know just what you gave up.
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My reward is in heaven and not of this earth. No patting on the back is necessary.
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:47 pm | Permalink
I don’t do any wild flailing, I’m quite conservative. Love to read a good book, watch a good movie or talk a walk when the weather is nice.
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Oh, you’re lovable, no doubt.
By someone. Your mom maybe. Or something. I’m sure of it.
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:54 pm | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:47 pm | Permalink
I don’t do any wild flailing, I’m quite conservative. Love to read a good book, watch a good movie or talk a walk when the weather is nice.
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Oh, you’re lovable, no doubt.
By someone. Your mom maybe. Or something. I’m sure of it.
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It appears you are reaching out. Perhaps you should check in with XXX again. Get a ‘man hug’ to make up for your insecurities.
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:47 pm | Permalink
My trash talking probably comes from my ‘pick up’ basketball playing days.
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lol
Uh, you tend to use the words “impotent”, “homosexual,” “wild”, and “flailing” a lot when you’re fully episodic, so I gotta say I find it a bit Freudian that you’d use the term ‘pick up’ to describe your past.
I hope you made him wrap it, that’s all I can say. And get tested!
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 3:00 pm | Permalink
Regular
Posted May 2, 2009 at 2:47 pm | Permalink
My trash talking probably comes from my ‘pick up’ basketball playing days.
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lol
Uh, you tend to use the words “impotent”, “homosexual,” “wild”, and “flailing” a lot when you’re fully episodic, so I gotta say I find it a bit Freudian that you’d use the term ‘pick up’ to describe your past.
I hope you made him wrap it, that’s all I can say. And get tested!
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Freudian is so sixties…it has no relevance in a freestyle blog.
But do prattle on…
“Freudian is so sixties…”
lol
Isn’t that something Will and Grace talked about?
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Pedant
Posted May 2, 2009 at 3:06 pm | Permalink
“Freudian is so sixties…”
lol
Isn’t that something Will and Grace talked about?
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Beats me – I don’t watch TV shows often.
I’d rather read a book or do art work.
Can we please get back to the topic at hand?
Frankly, as bad as Sebelius was, the “sex kitten” would have been even worse. She was only a Republican because that was the only way to get elected. Her political leanings are more in line with a northeast liberal than a Kansas republican. Shallenburger was not a weak candidate like Barnett was. He was undercut and betrayed by the elite (Stovall included) of his own party who not only voted for Sebelius but gave money and contacted big donors and told them not to support the Republican candidate. What a shame too. With Shallenburger in as Governor and the great Phill Kline as AG a lot of the corruption and sleaze that permeates this State might have been cleaned up. That is the exact reason why Shallenburger’s candidacy was torpedoed.
“Unlike you, I’ve learned not to hold grudges. I matured as I advanced in years.
“Evidently, you love to hold onto your hate.
“It’s the true sign of a leftist lib.”
Classic Regular trolling (intentional use of hypocrisy to invite comment on said hypocrisy).
Re: Regular
DNFTT
DNFTF
(Don Not Feed The Fish)
With Shallenburger in as Governor and the great Phill Kline as AG a lot of the corruption and sleaze that permeates this State might have been cleaned up.
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Yeah. Right. Usual drivel from Chris.
Dennis