The Obama legacy—he exposed the Republican Party for their racism
By SJ OttoBarack Obama has only a few weeks left of his presidency so it is a good time to try to assess what kind of president he was. He goes down in history as the first black USpresident. He was...
View ArticleJethro Tull - Christmas Song
It is time to think about toys. And the only thing better than toys for children are educational toys for children. So check out the Wonder Workshop. This is the best place to try for toys this...
View ArticleThe President Obama legacy- a centrist foreign policy
By SJ OttoPresident Barack Obama's foreign policy is a lot like his domestic policies.....Centrist. To begin with lets look at some of his earliest promises. He planned on emptying the concentration...
View ArticleBuy I Am Pol Pot for the holidays
As the holiday's approach many of you are looking for that perfect gift—one that is not just a lot of junk that no one really needs or wants. How about a book. And that brings me to I Am Pol Pot. Here...
View ArticleDemocracy and manipulation—this is not what real democracy is supposed to...
By SJ OttoThis week is a good time to consider the destruction done to our so called "democracy" here in the US, after Donald Trump won the presidential election with a minority of the popular vote....
View ArticleVictory for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe- but the fight is not over
From Daily Kos:By Irna LandrumThe Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and all the water protectors got amazing news on December 4th. After months of peaceful and prayerful demonstrations against the Dakota...
View ArticleJohn Lennon -"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)"
This is one of my favorite Christmas time ditty. I especially have liked John Lennon as one of my favorite song writers of all times. I'm really glad he wrote his own Christmas song. -SJ Otto
View ArticleTrump's latest ambassador appointment, David M. Friedman, a disaster waiting...
By SJ OttoThere are a lot of reason to fear the people President-elect Donald Trump is naming to his cabinet. Some are people determined to destroy the very agencies they have been appointed to...
View ArticleTrump middle fingers the alt-right. They don't like it.
By Murfster35 From Daily Kos: You know, it’s kind of funny. Usually when a politician wins a race, the first thing he does is to try to consolidate his base, maximize his support and clout. Trump...
View ArticleA 2016 year end round up!
By SJ OttoOnce again it is time for a review of the important stories that that shaped our lives, or should I say; made us queasy. So here the events and stories that made 2016 the year that...
View ArticleGlad Obama didn’t block U.N. resolution
This was in today's local The Wichita Eagle.I am proud to be a part of this organization. -SJ OttoFrom Peace and Social Justice Center of South Central Kansas:The Peace and Social Justice Center...
View ArticleSupport Women's health in Kansas
From Julie A. Burkhart, Founder and CEO, Trust Women Foundation:As this year comes to a close, you should be proud of what you accomplished in 2016. Your support of women made it possible for us to...
View ArticleWhat a jackhole: Trump orders ambassadors to yank their kids out of school...
Once again we see signs of things to come from our future Prez. Donald Trump, In this case, yanking ambassadors before they have replacements. Is it left or right? No. It is just plain stupid. -SJ...
View ArticleRead how conservatives cheat, steal and lie—stolen play book
I received this in my e-mail. The American Majority organization has stolen documents that our progressive groups have planned to use to defend our positions. This group is notorious for trying to...
View ArticleDemocratic Socialist of America active in Wichita
By SJ OttoA local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) met here last Saturday, evening. The group of about 14 people discussed a variety of projects and events for the coming year,...
View ArticleThe Women’s March on Washington is an expression of solidarity for the fight...
By SJ OttoNext week end there will be a major march for women and women’s rights timed to coordinate with the Donald Trump inauguration, The Women’s March on Washington. Women from across the country...
View ArticleMonday is Martin Luther King Day
Here is the famous I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King:
View ArticleWe are all getting ready for the swearing in of Donald Trump
We are already off to a good start with the final transition and now inauguration of Donald Trump, our 45th president. We are already seeing signs that Trump is not popular and maybe one of the most...
View ArticleWomen's March in Wichita, KS
For those interested, who live in Wichita or nearby, there will be a Women's March to coincide with the march in Washington DC. We already have about 1,000 people signed up to go. This is our...
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