Category Archives: missouri

Missouri and strippers

Looks like people that attend strip clubs in Missouri are about to have a “less enjoyable” experience: State Sen. Matthew Bartle has spent the past eight years, crusading against what he calls smut shops, places he says spawn prostitution, drugs … Continue reading

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Greatest campaign ad ever

This guy has two things going for him in my book: 1. he’s from Missouri. 2. he’s got the same last name as a Nationals player whom I have an autograph from (Will Nieves.) Yes, I’ve already donated to his … Continue reading

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The forfeiture mess

Last night, there were several protesters at a Columbia City Council meeting about a Youtube video of a SWAT team’s capture and arrest of an alleged marijuana dealer.  I talked some about questionable idea of having SWAT teams carry out … Continue reading

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Political posturing hits a new low

I try to be pretty fair in this blog.  I am liberal, but I really do believe that a lot of Republicans have legitimate policy differences and are out to make this country better, even if I disagree. That said, … Continue reading

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Re: Answering Greg Young on Rex Sinquefield

I’m glad to see that Eapen has responded to my piece about his first column and Rex Sinquefield.  I was planning to write for awhile on his response, but luckily I don’t need to.  All I need to say is … Continue reading

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My reaction to Eapen Thampy’s first column

Full Disclosure: I was selected to interview for a job with the Grass Roots Organization, but a combination of my parent’s advice against taking the job and me not having a car led me to decline their interview request. So … Continue reading

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