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The myth of “individualism” in the economy
From Otto's War room:The idea that we can choose to be "individualists" in our economy and we don't need collective thinking is part of the “free-market” capitalist, ideology. This ideology is a tool...
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Britain’s Labor Party turns to a democratic socialist
There are some similarities between what is happening in the British Labor Party and the Bernie Sanders Campaign in the US. Of course there are differences between Bernie and Corbyn. Still I am posting...
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Scott Walker may be through- Good riddance!
By OttoYahoo News has noticed that GOP favorite Scott Walker got little notice at the recent debate. He didn’t get to say much:“Indeed, according to data from Google Trends, the third- and...
View ArticleWichita still feeding off the teats of the Koch Brothers
Once again our local newspaper, The Wichita Eagle, has supported the two most dangerous people in the UStoday— Charles and David Koch. They have pursued a pro-business, anti-worker agenda. Worst of all...
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High Across The Prairie- "Memoirs Of A Drugged-Up, Sex Crazed Yippie" - Review
by Tim PounceyKansas in the late 1970's was so different from today; the SunflowerState might as well have been located in Holland.Remember what it was like to share drugs with close friends and...
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In defense of Wichita’s only abortion clinic
I received this letter from Julie Burkhart and I am posting it here. -OttoJulie A. Burkhart, Founder and CEO, Trust Women and South Wind Women's Center: Each of us put our intentions and actions into...
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More publicity for Kansas' most racist politician- Kris Kobach
by OttoOnce again a non-deserving politician, Kris Kobach, got a lot of free publicity from The Wichita Eagle, "Kris Kobach, his views spark intense reactions – from supporters." However, they also...
View ArticleRep. Elijah Cummings eviscerates GOP chairman for Planned Parenthood salary...
From Daily Kos:The hypocrisy ran rampant during the congressional hearing on Planned Parenthood funding. The disrespect shown to Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards bordered on...
View ArticlePatti Smith sings protest songs against US and Israel policies
Patti Smith - Without Chains (CBGB's Closing Night 2006)“Qana” Patti Smith
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Hospital strike by US Air Forces, in Afghanistan, is a war crime
By OttoThe hospital bombing in Afghanistanis an example of a failed policy of nation building in the Middle east. Years ago some USpeople I knew bragged that the UScould do what the other imperialist...
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Revisiting World War I—so much history- so much time
Nothing like discussing World War I biplanes, rebellions in Kenya and General John "Black Jack" Pershing’s lack of presidential achievement all over cold beer and other fine beverages at Kirby’s, this...
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Kansas' Brownback takes healthcare from lower-income worker’s children
By OttoThe Kansas Republicans latest action to make up for state budget short falls is to cut its insurance assistance to the children of lower-income state workers by half, according to TheTopeka...
View Article35 Years Later, John Lennon’s Politics Are as Loud as His Music
I've been a life long fan of John Lennon. I have grown to like his music and his political views over the years. He doesn't have the same exact views as I but as he said:I’m an artist first and a...
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Oppose Medicaid murder by the Kochs, Republicans and Americans for Prosperity
By OttoIn a recent letter to the editor, of The Wichita Eagle, "Punitive view," JOSEPH KUTTLER challenged a letter to The Wichita Eagle, Oct. 1, “Wrong solution,” by the Americans for Prosperity. The...
View ArticleSomeone is burning black churches in St. Louis, if anyone cares
As the reports of "another church set on fire" came streaming in, one day after another, on the local news, the thought came to me, "are they black churches?" Naively, I assumed that if these were...
View ArticleAt last—It's time to take out Commissioner Richard Ranzau
Finally there are citizens in Wichita who are fed up with Sedgwick County Commissioner Richard Ranzau. They are gathering petitions to for a recall election to finally get him out. He is so racist he...
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The Democratic Party is in deep trouble
By OttoA recently posted article at a site called Vox has driven home a point that many of us already know; the Democratic Party is in peril. The Article is called "Democrats are in denial. Their party...
View ArticleThe Roots of Halloween
The holiday we know as Halloween actually comes from the Celtic holiday Samhain. Scary costumes were meant to keep away evil spirits.According to MSN.com:Halloween started as a Celtic festival of...
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