Tag: Politics
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Wake Up America meeting in Severy
On Saturday April 24, a “Wake Up America” town hall meeting will be held in the school auditorium. Doors open at 10:00, with speakers scheduled to start at 11:15.
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Independence caucus: miracle or fantasy?
Would you like to be our new Congressman or Congresswoman? According to the political action group Independence Caucus (aka icaucus) you can be, even if you have no political track record. Can you defeat a six-term incumbent, even if he outspends you 6 to 1? According to icaucus you can — all you need is…
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Situation in Iraq to be topic of talk
On Friday April 16 at the Wichita Pachyderm Club, Rodger Woods of Wichita will speak to members and guests. Woods recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, and will be speaking on the topic “Thoughts on the changes in Iraq.”
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Sweatshops best alternative for workers in many countries
While sweatshops are not the place most Americans would choose to work, they are often the best alternative available to workers in some countries. Pay is low compared to U.S. standards because worker productivity is low, and the process of economic development will lead to increases in productivity and pay. But most policies promoted to…
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Kansas senate leader to speak to Pachyderms
On Friday April 9, Kansas Senator Derek Schmidt will address members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Schmidt, of Independence, is the Majority Leader of the Kansas Senate and candidate for the Republican nomination for Kansas Attorney General.
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Tax day tea parties in Kansas announced
Several tea party events have been announced for tax day, April 15, in Kansas. Cities include Wichita, Hutchinson, and Kansas City.
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Kansas House candidate to address Pachyderms
On Friday April 2 at the Wichita Pachyderm Club, Eric Payne will address members and guests. Payne is a candidate for the Republican Party nomination for the Kansas House of Representatives for the 87th district. This district in east and southeast Wichita is currently represented by Raj Goyle. Joseph Scapa, another candidate for this position,…
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Bigger danger of healthcare bill: the arrogance of Congress
We may never fully know the damage that will be done by the massive health care bill Congress passed on Sunday, but one thing is certain: It will lead to lower-quality care at higher costs.
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Financial services reform consequences may not be unintended
A financial services regulation bill could place many types of businesses under new regulations, even though they are nothing like banks or other companies typically considered to be in the financial services business.