Stimulus effect

Editors of the Wall Street Journal approved this story on the success of the stimulus plan. Socialism, or sincere attempt to boost economic activity?

School dazed

Some people are raising a stink about Obama making an address about the importance of education to school children. With the birthers and communist conspiracy theories out there, it does seem a noticeable sliver of the American public has broken from reasonable society and lost any sense of diplomacy. I suppose these are the folks who circulated the Obama is a Muslim and baby killer lies during the campaign. They were chastened by defeat, but now are full throated since the shine has worn off the new President.

Too bad

A second downtown institution falls this year, Bryant's Hardware being the first. In this economy, people aren't buying high dollar stuff like cars and furniture much, although we don't know the reason yet Bob is closing. I do know he is a true gentlemen and a solid KU fan! :)

Elections change?

I like Steve Archer's point in this story" about primary elections generating more interest among voters. The $1,000 cost doesn't seem too great for stirring public involvement.

Avery taxes

Donna Avery is paying off back property taxes. Some folks might question why this story was inside the paper instead of on front like the Kuhn-tax story. The question has several answers: Donna is making payment arrangements with the county; she is less high profile than a city commissioner who champions fiscal responsibility; and she was not dismissive of the fact that her taxes were not paid on time.

Quote of the day

“The Internet is like closing time at a blue-collar bar in Boston. Everyone’s drunk and ugly and they’re going to pass out in a few minutes," - Leon Wieseltier, literary editor of TNR.

Alsup retirement

County Administrator Leroy Alsup's says he'll probably retire soon.

Do you think, as the Cowley County's first chief executive, he's done a good job and shown that the county administrator position is worthwhile?

I would say yes based on the success of getting the new jail built, establishing Cowley First, settling a tax dispute with GE, getting a property clean-up program going, and other things...