Pure Evil Is Alive And Well. Rest In Peace Haliey Owens...

You know, I had this whole rant all worked up for today. I had my notes all lined up, videos chosen. And if I do say so myself it would have been epic.

But this morning it doesn't seem all that important.

It all started out last night a little after 9:00.

My wife and I had gone up to one of our local casinos and were having a bite to eat before heading home when her phone started buzzing.

She checked it out and said, "that's weird, it's an Amber Alert, I don't remember ever getting one of these on my phone before."

She said it was a Missouri child abduction case and the police were looking for a gold-colored Ford Ranger.

As we headed south on highway 75 back towards town I noticed one of the flashing signs alongside the road was with the same message.

"Amber Alert-Child Abduction- Be On The Lookout For A Gold-Colored Ford Ranger."

We talked about it a little. But we both kind of figured it was another case of a divorced mom or dad taking off with one of their kids and figured it would probably turn out okay.

We couldn't have been more wrong.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/02/19/search-intensifies-for-missing-missouri-girl-after-kidnapping-suspect-arrested/

Like always I got up this morning and checked out a few news sites and that's when I read that a little ten-year-old Springfield Missouri girl had been forced into a pick up truck and the driver had sped away with her in broad daylight.

Well, they found the badly beaten body of 10-year-old Hailey Owens late last night.

According to witnesses 45-year-old Craig Michael had driven up and down the street several times before finally finally confronting the little girl, grabbed her and forced her into his truck.

I can't imagine the horror the dirty (very, very filtered word) inflicted on this innocent little girl who was simply walking to a friends house.

And I can't imagine the horror her parents must be going through today and the horror they have to face for years to come.

And knowing that weighs heavily on my mind today.

Anyone who's ever had kids knows exactly what I'm talking about, too.

As for 45-year-old, Craig Michael who has been arrested and charged with her murder.

Well, Mr. Michael, tough guy, if it turns out you did what the say you did I wish they'd skip all the premliminaries and take you back and shoot you in the head like a rabid dog.

Even that's better than what you deserve though.

May you rot in hell...

Kevin McGinty

Forget Everything Else. John Kerry (Lurch) Now Says Global Warming Is The Biggest Threat We Face Today...

Thank God for Barack Obama and John Kerry.

Evidently they've solved every problem we've ever faced and can now focus on real problems.

Venezuela is on the verge of anarchy.

No Problem.

The Syrian civil war rages on and tens of thousands of people continue to be slaughtered and Assad still has complete control of his stockpile of deadly chemical weapons.

No problem.

China is outpacing and threatening us militarily on a daily basis.

No problem.

Egypt remains in complete and total chaos.

No problem.

Iran continues to flip us the bird while pursing their life-long goal of possessing nuclear weapons.

No problem.

North Korea who actually possesses nuclear weapons continues to threaten to launch a nuclear strike against us every few weeks.

No problem.

Al-Qaeda grows stronger by the day and has retaken major parts of Iraq and Afghanistan in which so many American soldiers fought and died for.

No problem.

In these idiots world the Global Warming Boogyman is the single biggest threat the world faces.

Just a few days ago John Kerry (Lurch) told a group of useful idiots in Indonesia that Global Warming is the most powerful weapon of mass destruction the world faces today and that unless we act now it will be too late to do anything about it.

Don't you think it's kind of stupid to believe these idiots can actually save the planet by changing the climate when they couldn't even build a simple website?

I'm just saying...

Kevin McGinty

Chattanooga Rejects Becoming The Next Detroit...

                                                     





   














Well, well, well, looks like the good folks of Tennessee get it.

In a recent vote the workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga told the UAW to take a hike.

Not being from Tennessee I don't claim to know a lot about the particulars of this vote or even the thinking behind it.

However it's pretty clear (to me anyway) that the people of Chattanooga aren't the least bit interested in seeing their city becoming the next Detroit.

They understand perfectly well how the UAW and other unions along with their corrupt Democrat supporters have turned a once prosperous major American city into an American nightmare.

And it looks like they understand that unions have become nothing more than an extension of the Democrat Party.

American Freedom: 1

Blood Sucking Democrat Loving Unions: 0

Maybe there's hope for us yet...

Kevin McGinty

Open Blog Friday...

                            

In keeping with a long standing tradition we've always set Friday's aside as the one day of the week I turn this blog over to you guys.

You pick the topic.

I keep my mouth shut.

Sounds like a win, win situation to me.

On a side note last night someone going by the name of Anonymous stopped by and posted some goofy racist joke.

Look, I'm all about free speech. In fact that's why I started this blog back up in the first place.

I really do want this to be a place where you can freely speak your mind without having to worry about some over sensitive moderator jumping down your throat, deleting your comments and kicking you to the curb.

But I'd really rather we stayed away from any and all racial joke, slurs, insults and so on.

Deal?

Stay safe and be well, my friends...

Kevin McGinty

Another Corrupt Democrat Bites The Dust...

                          

                   

I know, it's hard to imagine a democrat being accused of corruption charges let alone being convicted and sent to prison. 

Yeah right!

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, the mayor who in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina announced to the world he would rebuild New Orleans as a "Chocolate City" has been convicted of 20 of the 21 felony corruption charges filed against him.

Read more about the charges by clicking the link below:

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/02/12/Gun-Confiscating-New-Orleans-Mayor-Found-Guilty-On-20-Of-21-Corruption-Charges

Well now, ain't that just like a democrat.

It's hard to say how long a prison sentence he'll receive but each of the charges he was convicted of carry a potential 3 to 20 year prison term.

Everybody's concerned about our over crowded prisons in this country and rightfully so.

One quick and easy way to ease this problem would be to stop electing democrats in the first place.

I'm just saying...

Kevin McGinty

Obama's Latest Political Stunt Is Beyond Pathetic...

                 

Remember back during the last debt ceiling crisis how all you dedicated, hardcore Obama supporters hammered Ted Cruz for having the nerve to demanding that the employer mandate be delayed for a year?

I do.

Remember how you viciously attacked him for playing politics with people's lives?

I do.

Remember how you whined on and on about the tens of millions of helpless children who would be forced to go without healthcare if he got his way?

I do.

Remember when Nancy Pelosi told you the blatant lie about Obamacare creating 4 million jobs? (See today's lead video in case you've forgotten)

I do.

Remember when the Obamacare website crashed and burned on day one and all you true believers called it a good thing because the law was so popular that millions of people were trying to get on at the same time?

I do. And it was one of the funniest spectacles I've ever had the pleasure of watching.

Remember how the Republicans tried in vain to warn you about how bad this thing was going to be and how you called us liars, hate-mongers, racists and such?

I do.

Then riddle me this.

If this law was so well thought out and such a good thing why has your president bypassed congress and made 27 different changes to his perfect law all on his own since the day it was implemented?

Where's was your outrage the first time your president took ted Cruz's advice and delayed the employeer mandate till November of this year?

And where is it now that he's delayed it once again until November of 2016?

Aren't the same tens of millions of helpless children you claimed to care so deeply about going to be forced to go without healthcare?

Face it, you've been had.

This latest delay was nothing more than a political stunt to help vulnerable democrats make it through November's Mid-Term elections.

Of course you'll never admit it but deep down in your cold liberal hearts you know I'm right.

But then I always am...

Kevin McGinty

The Koch Brothers Are Amateurs Compared To George Soros...

VIEWER WARNING: TODAY'S VIDEO IS ALMOST 10 MINUTES LONG SO I KNOW VERY FEW IF ANY OF YOU WILL BOTHER TO WATCH IT. THAT'S FINE. BUT THE TRUTH'S RIGHT THERE TO THOSE WHO AREN"T SCARED OF IT.

Anyway, it cracks me up every time I hear or listen to some leftist babbling on and on about those evil Koch brothers and their Americans for Prosperity (APF) organization.

According to the leftists peddling this nonsense the Koch brothers are the only billionaires in the political manipulation game and they'd like you to believe the democrats don't have anybody with the kind of money or influence the Koch brothers have.

Those who spin this obvious lie are either completely ignorant of the facts and really, truly don't know any better or they're willfully ignorant of the facts and are lying.

Personally, I believe it's the latter. But what do I know, I'm just an old guy.

But just for giggles and grins, let's play along and pretend they've never made the connection between the Democrats and the Hollywood elite. They've never heard of the guy named Warren Buffet. They've never heard that the Democrats enjoy the enormous financancial backing of every public and private sector unions in the country and they've never heard of The New York Times or MSNBC. 

And every single one of them act like the guy named George Soros doesn't even exist.

Well he does. And he exists in a very big, spooky way.

The following is a list of organizations directly funded by none other than George Soros.

Read the list and then you decide.

Who's doing the most political manipulation? The Koch Brothers with their Americans for Prosperity (APF) of George Soros with his world wide network of radical activists.

Advancement Project: This organization works to organize "communities of color" into politically cohesive units promoting leftist policies.

Air America Radio: Now defunct leftist radio station.

All of Us or None: This organization seeks to change voting laws.

Alliance for Justice: This organization is best known for their work in the appointment of federal judges.

America Coming Together: This organization's mission is to organizes and promote pro-Democrat voter-mobilization programs.

America Votes: Another pro-Democrat get out the vote organization.

America's voice: Open borders group pushing amnesty for illegal aliens.

American Bar Association on Immigration policy: Another open borders group pushing for amnesty for illegal aliens.

American Bridge 21st Century: This group provides Democrat candidates information (dirt) on their Republican opponents.

American Civil Liberties Union: This group opposes almost every security measure taken since the attacks of 9-11. They're also big time open borders people and have been quick to defend suspected terrorists.

American Constitution Society for Law and Policy: A Washington DC based think-tank designed to recrute, indoctrinate and mobilize young law students.

American Family Voices: This group creates and coordinates media campaigns against Republican candidates.

American Federation of Teachers: This powerful teachers union works to make sure everyone adheres to left wing policies.

American Friends Service Committee: This group views The United State as the principal cause of human suffering. They're big open borders supporters, pro amnesty and abololition of the death penalty.

American Immigration Council: Another open border group pushing for amnesty.

American Immigration Law Foundation: Another open border group.

American Institute of Social Justice: Obviously one of Obama's favorite groups.

American Library Association: This group is working to repeal every aspect of the Patriot Act.

American Prospect Inc: This corporation recruits and trains left wing journalists.

Amnesty International: Yet another open borders and pro amnesty group.

Applied Research Center: This group sees The United States as deeply racist.

Arab American Institute: An Anti-Israel Pro- Palestinian group.

Aspen Institution: Environmental extremists who view The United States As a deeply racist nation.

MoveOn.org. This group help promote Democrat candidates.

The Tides Foundation: Funnels Soros money to dozens of other left wing groups.

And the list goes on and on and on.

Click on the link below for the entire list of George Soros funded left-wing groups and see for yourself.

http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/viewSubCategory.asp?id=1237

Do the Koch brothers spend millions of dollars to promote conservative candidates?

Of course the do. 

No one's saying they don't.

You see, that's the difference between right wing bloggers and talking heads and our counterparts on the left.

My side sticks to the facts and places a premium on honesty.

The left?

Well, not so much...

Kevin McGinty

Open Blog Friday...

Well guys, we've been at it a week now and so far so good. And since my old self is worn out and too tired to come up with anything interesting to write about tonight anyway I figured we may as well just stick to the Open Blog Friday. It's a good chance to get reaquainted and to blow off a little steam. So you might as well jump in there and get after it. Stay safe and be well, my friends... Kevin McGinty

The Inmates Are In Full Control Of The Asylum...

There's so many things wrong with this country today it's hard to know where to even start. I guess I could start by reminding you guys about Obama's"LIE OF THE YEAR" where he repeatedly promised us that if we liked our healthcare insurance and our doctors we could keep them both. We all know how that turned out. I could remind you of when Nancy Pelosi made her bizarre claim that passing Obabacare would create 4 million jobs and that 400,000 of them would be created almost immediately. (See today's lead video) It turns out her lie was almost as big a lie as Obama's was. According to the CBO report released yesterday there will be 2.5 million fewer jobs within the next ten years as a direct result of the Obamacare lie that was shoved down our throats. But hey, the Obama people have made it perfectly clear they don't care about no stinkin lies. In Obama's America 26-year-old's are still considered 'children' and they can stay put on mommy and daddy's healthcare policies. Well, the one's who's parents still happen to be married, have jobs, and haven't had their insurance policies cancelled as a direct result of the Obamacare lies have that option. The rest of them? Well, they're screwed. They're required by law to pay higher premiums so that millions of older Americans and the ever growing number of American free loaders can receive their government sanctioned, rationed, and subidized healthcare. With a rock solid plan like that what could possibly go wrong? I'd say I feel sorry for them but people in their age group voted overwhelmingly for the Hope and Change slogan Obama sold them. Suck it up, children. You got what you voted for. Oh, don't even bother getting in my face about calling them children either. Take a look for yourself at the ads the Obama administration is running (see today's second, third, and fourth videos) to reach out to them. They look more like something you'd see aimed at a bunch of second graders. No longer are we a nation of laws. The people of Arizona decided they wanted to do something about securing their wide open border with Mexico. We'll destroy you in court, says Obama and his hitman, Eric Holder. The people of Kansas and other states decided they really liked the idea of showing a simple photo ID when casting a vote. That's racist and we'll destroy you in court, says Obama and his hitman, Eric Holder. The people of many states all across the country made it perfectly clear they wanted marriage to be a marriage between one man and one woman. That's homophobic and we'll destroy you in court, says Obama and his hitman, Eric Holder. However, the people of Colorado and Washington decided they really liedtheir pot. Cool, we'll just look the other way, says Obama and his hitman,Eric Holder. No doubt about it. The inmates have definitely taken over the asylum... Kevin McGinty

Civil Disobedience...

Liberals crack me up. They go on and on about how everything they do, say and believe in is based on sound scientific principles. They yell at the top of their lungs about the global warming that's going to kill us all. And even though not a single one of their doom and gloom, end of the world predictions have ever come true they claim it's settled science. Period. End of story. They've fought tooth and nail for the last five and a half years to stop the Keystone Pipeline dead in it's tracks because, well, because the science was on their side. At least they thought it was. Late last week the State Department released it's long awaited scientific based Environment Impact Report concerning the pipeline project and it the liberals mad as hell about it. It more or less debunked the notion that moving 830,000 barrels of oil a day through the pipeline wold dramatically increase greenhouse emmisions. The report pointed out that using alternate modes of transportation such as rail, trucks and barges would generate about 30% more greenhouse emmisions that the pipelineever would. The liberals yelled and screamed about the potential environmental disaster from a spill. But according to the report using the alternative modes of transportation pose a much greater risk to the environment. Now that the scientific evidence has been presented and a consensus has been reached they'd be happy. Wrong. Like everything else liberal they're all loving and supportive as long as it goes their way. They're turning their back on the very science they've held up as a symbol of truth and righteousness all their lives and are now calling for wide spread civil disobedience. Face it libs, you're on the wrong side of history. More and more people are waking up to the fact that your entire global warming hysteria is a scam. But hey, good luck with that whole civil disobedience thing. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/02/01/keystone-opponents-vow-civil-disobedience-vigils-starting-monday/ Kevin McGinty

Suck On It MSNBC...

Evidently in the hate filled, racist and bigoted world of MSNBC it's impossible for blacks and whites to get along. In their world view we must be divided. We must hate each other. And under no circumstances are we to intermingle our races by getting married and raising a family. No, that wont do at all. In their world view there's no such thing as a black conservative and no way in hell are interracial marriages allowed. What a bunch of dopes they are... Kevin McGinty

Time For A New Direction...

Yeah I know. A lot of you guys probably watched President Obama trying to rally his ever shrinking base during last night's State of The Union Speech. Sorry, I just couldn't do it. However I did get up early today and read up on what he had to say and how the media was reporting it. After about an hour of scouring the internet I came to the conclusion I should have just slept in. As far as I can tell he had nothing new to offer. In fact there are rumors going around about parts of his speech being plagerized from George W. Bush's 2007 State of The Union Speech. http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2014/01/29/Former-Bush-Speechwriter-Obama-Plagiarized-Bushs-2007-SOTU-Speech I guess in a weird sort of way that's a positive. It's taken six long years but he's finally gotten away from blaming George Bush for his many failures and is now plagerizing his words. That right there's something you democrats oughta proud of. And of course his dedicated media lap dogs just loved everything he had to say. They fall all over themselves making excuses for his policy failures. They blame a divided congress. They blame repubicans, especially those evil Tea Party types. They blame Fox News and talk radio. They blame conservative bloggers. They blame an uninterested population for his low approval ratings. But they never mention why so many of us have lost interst in his empty words. It could be that most Americans resent the hell out of being spied on and the ever growing police state we're living in. It could be that the majority of us understand that extending unemployment benefits and raising the minimum wage won't do diddly squat for any of us. It could be that a lot of us are still outraged by the way this administration used the IRS to punish and silence their political opponents. It could be we're still waiting to find out who made the decision to blame their disgraceful non-response reaction in Benghazi on a stupid YouTube video. Maybe it's due to the fact that 6 years into the Obama administration the world has become a much more dangerous place. Iran is laughing in our faces as they continue to march toward their long sought goal of obtaining nuclear weapons. Russia and Syria played us for a bunch of chumps and Assad is still killing hundreds of thousands of his own people. Instead of the democracy and freedom the world was promised, Egypt's Arab Spring has resulted in an Egypt embroiled in complete and total chaos. And we sit by and watch as the long and hard fought gains our troops made in Iraq and Afghanistan are given away like they never mattered in the first place. No, the media never wants talk about any of that. And they sure as hell don't want to talk about the repeated, bald faced lies Obama told us in order to shove his much hated Obamacare law down our throats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpa-5JdCnmo America, it's time for a new direction. The path we've so foolishly chosen is destined for failure and we all know it. Today I ask you to stand with me as I stand with people like Rand Paul. We need to write letters to the editors of any and every newspaper we can think of. We need to talk to our famlies, friends and neighbors. We need to call into talk radio shows. We need to get involved in political campaigns even if it's something as simple as placing a few yard signs. Why? Well, it sure isn't to try some lib's mind. It's to let other like minded people know they're not alone. Like Joe Biden once said, "It is a big..." Ah never mind, you know what he said... Kevin McGinty

Been a long time...

Just stopped by to say hi and to see if I even remember how this thing works.

I got a lot of remembering to do...

Left-Wing Hatred Rears It's Ugly Head... | CJOnline.com

Left-Wing Hatred Rears It's Ugly Head... | CJOnline.com

True Colors...

We all know that in order to fix a problem, we must be willing to admit there is one in the first place. And America, we definitely have a problem. A big one.

On the day, Obama was sworn into office, he spoke directly to the five million Americans who didn’t vote for him and promised he’d be our president too. After hearing that statement, I remember thinking, okay, maybe things won’t be that bad after all. Maybe he wouldn’t turn out to be the radical leftist I thought he‘d be. Well, it turns out I was right and that he lied.

Tell me, was he being our president as he trotted around the globe, bowing down to foreign leaders, and bashing America on the world stage we handed him? Was he being our president as he forced Obama-Care down our throats? Was he being our president as he sided with Mexican President, Felipe Calderon as he launched his all-out, verbal assault on the citizens of Arizona during a joint session of Congress? Was he being our president when he directed his Justice Department to sue Arizona for trying to enforce the immigration laws the feds have ignored for years? I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.

Anyway, with the mid-term elections only four short weeks away, and with his grip on total control slipping away, Obama has decided it is time to rally his base. He’s going to throw a little rally in Washington DC this weekend, on October, 2nd and he’s pulling out all the stops in order to get as many people involved as possible. He’s joined forces with just about every far-left, anti-American, Socialist, Marxist, and Communist organization he could dig up to spread the word.

Besides the usual left-wing organizations. You know, organizations like Planned Parenthood, AFL-CIO, The NAACP, ACLU, and The National Council of La Raza, Obama has aligned himself with others that in my opinion are a little weird for any American president to be involved with www.theblaze.com Organizations like, The Communist Party of America. Democratic Socialists of America, Detroit Socialists of America, The International Socialist Organization, and The New York City Democrat Socialists of America. Isn’t it time we stopped pretending Obama’s not at the very least, a socialist? By aligning himself with these anti-American and Communist groups, Obama has shown us once and for all his true colors. These are the people he’s chosen to stand with.

Obama’s made his choice. Now it’s our turn. We can either start paying attention to what’s going on in our country and fire his corrupt enablers in Congress on November 2nd. We can decide to embrace his ideas and accept the fact that we’re headed down his Socialist path. Or we can just sit on the couch watching American Idol and pretend everything’s okay.

I know exactly where I stand. Now it’s up to you…

Kevin McGinty

It's All About Marketing...

It’s all about marketing. First off, when nothing could have been further from the truth, Obama was sold to America and the world as a new kind of leader. His handlers promised us hope and change. They said he’d be a new kind of leader. One who could rise above petty political bipartisanship that had become the norm. He was sold as a man who would change the way things were done in Washington. Yep, marketing plain and simple.

Instead of terrorism, he brought us “man-made disasters.” We went from the “war on terror” to an “overseas contingency operation.” See how that works? Pretty cool, huh?

And now because of the fact that “global-cooling” from the 60’s and 70’s didn’t get the results the eco extremists were looking for they started calling it “global-warming.” That didn’t pan out so it was changed to “climate-change” and still not enough people fell for the doom and gloom they were selling, so they’ve decided to try it one more time.

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I’d like to introduce you to the latest and greatest, extremist, marketing ploy. Welcome to the world of, “Global Climate Disruption,”

Yep, Obama, you know, they guy who’s lied to us ever since he came on the scene a couple years ago wants the public to start using the term every chance we get. Evidently he believes the new term, “Global Climate Disruption” will better suit his extreme views and better his chances to pass his coveted “Cap and Tax” redistribution scheme.

Man, this hope and change marketing strategy just keeps getting better…

Kevin McGinty

Priceless...

Yeah I know. Yesterday I promised I’d write about Sharia Law today. But really, other than fanning the flames of an already over-heated issue, what purpose would it serve? Nothing. I’ve already made my case as to why I oppose the proposed Mosque in New York and I have no intentions of backing off anything I said either.

That being said, I still live in the real world. And in the real world we all know that Muslims have the right to build their Mosque anywhere they want. That was never even in question. And since this is the real world, I know the that more than likely this Mosque will eventually be built. That doesn’t mean I have to like it. And whether you left-wing loons like it or not, I have the right to say so.

It‘s not a total loss though. Two very important things have happened since this fight erupted last weekend.

First, the left-wing lunatics in this country have apparently found God. How else can you explain why all the sudden they’re so damned passionate about the whole “Freedom of Religion” thing?

And secondly, with just seventy-some days left to go until November’s Mid-Term elections, by needlessly injecting himself into this fight, Obama has once again acted stupidly. And that my friends is, simply priceless. Predictable but priceless just the same…

Kevin McGinty

No, I won't Turn The Other Cheek. Not This Time...

The Imam who wants to build his Mosque at the site of the worst terrorist attacks the world has ever seen says it’s to build bridges and bring people together. Well, bud, you’re not exactly getting off to a very good start, now are you?

Here’s the deal. American’s, well, most of us anyway, don’t like being pushed around. And this is just one more thing being shoved down our throats since Obama has been president, and to tell you the truth, we’re sick and tired of it.

It pains me say this, but I did agree with Obama’s first statements when he spoke about Freedom of Religion and about how because of the rights guaranteed in our Constitution, Muslims have just as much right to practice their Religion as the see fit as anybody else. I get that.

But why all the sudden interest in the Constitution? I thought for, Obama, all you democrats, progressives, liberals, and left-wing loons out there, the Constitution was just an out-dated document that has no real meaning in today‘s world. It’s funny but you guys can look at this out-dated document and tell us it means we have no right to say a prayer or recite the pledge of allegiance in our public schools anymore. You can see where it forbids any public display of The Ten Commandments. You can quickly point out where it says we’re not allowed to put up a simple Nativity Scene in a City Park. You use it to remove crosses on hilltops that have been around for fifty or sixty years, bothering no one. You demand we remove any and all crosses from the tombstones of our fallen heroes in Arlington Cemetery. And that list could go on forever and you know it. But now, all the sudden, the exact same document used to stifle any mention any mention of Christianity in public is now being used as a tool to force this Mosque upon us.

Besides, I thought you guys were passionate about the whole “Separation of Church and State” thing. If that’s the case, then why the hell is, The President of The United States even commenting on a religious issue in the first place? I don’t believe speaking on religious issues is part of his job description.

How about this. How about instead of using our Constitution and laws against us to get his way. How about the Imam realize his actions are going to cause a lot of people a lot of pain just by bringing the whole 9-11 thing up again and build his Mosque either at another time or another place? Why can’t he be the understanding and tolerant one for a change?

I promised myself I’d never forget the images I saw and the emotions I felt on the day Muslim Extremists attacked my country and killed 3,000 innocent people who had nothing to do with any of it. It‘s a promise I‘ve kept. I haven’t forgotten and I’m not ready to forgive either. If that makes me a bad person, so be it…

Kevin McGinty

Potholes and Loopholes...

Last year the City, and all those really smart people down at the Chamber of Commerce told us that a vote in favor of the tax increase they were proposing was in fact, a vote for the future of Topeka. They told us it was the only way the city could afford to fix the streets that had been allowed to deteriorate to the point of almost no return.

No, I don’t blame those of you who bought into the whole “Save the Streets” campaign they were selling. We’d all been dodging Topeka’s now famous potholes for what seemed like forever. The stories of ruined tires, broken wheels, and visits to local alignment shops were out there everywhere. Enough of you believed in them and trusted that they’d do the right thing, so you voted the way you did. But I do have to ask one question to ask. How’s that working out for you?

Evidently, City Manager, Norton Bonaparte and Mayor, Bill Bunten have decided the promise to fix the streets wasn’t actually a promise to fill the potholes that have become an embarrassment to all of us who call Topeka home. Now they’re claiming the vote was one in favor of major infrastructure projects and was never intended to include the car swallowing potholes that cover almost every major street in this city. Whatever.

Mr. Mayor, I realize my opinion probably isn‘t all that important to you, but just the same, I’m going to throw it out there anyway, because, well, that‘s what I do. Anyway, you really need to stop and listen to someone besides, Jeff Preisner, and Norton Bonaparte for a change. And I really don’t care to hear any more about the way you and your crew interpret what the voters were voting on either. You haven’t found some magic loophole that’s going to allow you to renege on the promises you made. It’s time to drop the charade.

Mr. Mayor, do you remember how badly you beat your opponent, Jeff Preisner in the last election? Have you ever wondered why so many people supported you over him? It’s pretty simple really, it was because we trusted you. We trusted that you’d do the right thing.

Mr. Mayor, the ball’s in your court. It’s time to stop playing games and prove to us once and for all that that trust wasn’t misplaced…

Kevin McGinty

Best of Topeka 2010 Style...

Regardless of the category, I’d like to throw out a well deserved “hell yeah” to all this winners of this year’s, Capital-Journal’s “Best of Topeka” contest. Each and every one of you should be proud of the job you’re doing. Gaining the trust and respect of customers, friends, and associates, especially for consecutive years, doesn’t just happen, it takes hard work and dedication. Ya’ll done good.

But since I spend most of my time hanging around here in the blogs, I’d like to throw out special “hell yeah” to the winners of the “Best Cjonline Blogger” category! What can I say? You guys are all pros and bring so much to the table, it’s no wonder you were chosen the best in this particular category.

Ric Anderson; What can you say about this guy? He puts his quirky and twisted sense of humor out there for all the world to see. I don’t think he’s ever written anything I haven’t enjoyed reading.

Austin Meeks; This guy lives and breathes K-State sports. If there’s anything you want to know about K-State, Austin’s the guy.

Tim Hrenchir; A professional in all aspects of what he does. When Tim speaks, people listen.

Jim Cates; Anybody who’s known me for any length of time, knows Jim and I have been good friends for many years now. I’ve always valued his opinion as well as his knowledge and insight. And I’ve always appreciated his support and encouragement in this whole writing thing. So if you hate the things I write about, you now the truth. It’s Jim’s fault. But Jim hasn’t posted a blog since February and now the people have spoken. It’s time he got back into the game.

Brent Whitten; Ah, what a story he told. Mostly I remember his wife, Rachel’s column she used to write for The Capital-Journal. She told us stories of life. Stories we could all relate to. She told us about her soldier husband being injured in a bombing by a suicide attacker as he and his unit were out patrolling in their humvee. And I remember being truly disappointed the day I read her “Goodbye and Thanks” column. Yeah, their’s was a wonderful story back in 2006.

And Bill Blankenship; Another professional, and no doubt about it, he deserves his spot among the best of the. Funny thing is though, I couldn’t remember ever seen his blog and really wanted to hear what he had to say. I clicked my way through old blogs back to April of this year only to come up short. Then I tried what I should have done in the first place. I found his “profile page.” http://cjonline.com/user/bill_blankenship That’s when I found out Bill Blankenship’s never even set up a blog. How weird is that?

Sorry Ric, but I gotta call bullshit here. But hey, we both know it’s your world and I’m just passing through. Besides in a hundred years, it won’t matter anyway. Do me a favor though, will you? Would you get them to get my new picture (Avatar) up and running?

Oh yeah, I noticed you guys avoided a couple of categories this year. You didn’t include The Best Male and Female Radio Personalities. What’s that all about?

Kevin McGinty