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Russ Carnahan For Illinois-12?

2012-05-30T11:26:34-05:00

Now that Brad Harriman (D) dropped out of the race to replace Jerry Costello (D) in Illinois 12, perhaps Russ Carnahan could run to greener pastures in the sprawling district across the river. We know he co-owns a yacht in Illinois, so he probably owns some property, as well. And he may not even have to worry about allegations of carpet-bagging, since the Republican opponent for Illinois-12, Jason Plummer, has had the same allegations of carpet-bagging thrown at him.

The Missouri Plan

2012-05-14T10:23:56-05:00

Good lawyers know the law; great lawyers know the judge. ~Author Unknown Last week representatives once again voted on an issue that at first seems complex, but ultimately breaks down to a question of the fundamental principles of governance. SJR 51 puts changes on the ballot in the way our state selects judges. In 1940 Missouri was the first state to adopt a new way of selecting judges with a “non-partisan” 7 member commission. As a result, this idea has been named the “Missouri Plan.” In MO, this commission is comprised of three non-lawyers appointed by the Governor, 3 lawyers...

Heritage Bus Tour Events

2012-05-10T13:59:37-05:00

The 'Your Money, Your Values, Your Vote' Bus Tour form the Heritage Foundation will have two stops in St. Louis. Tonight, Heritage Tavern will host an event at Two Hearts Banquet Center in Sunset Hills from 6-8. $10/person with pub fare & cash bar. MO Heritage Tavern Event - May 10 Tomorrow night, a panel of speakers will present at Westminster Christian Academy's Theater in Town & Country from 7-9. This event is free to the public. The Values Bus website has more information on the events.

Blockbuster Conservative Woodstock Event in Missouri

2012-05-02T02:45:12-05:00

Springtime in Missouri is beautiful. If you have never driven in or near the heart of the Show Me State, you need to take the time, and there is no time better than the weekend of May 19th. More than just the usual political speeches, the Rally for Common Sense is bringing conservative activists from around the state and nation to Central Missouri out to a farm affectionately called the "Patriot Field of Dreams" for either a full day or full weekend of patriot speeches, fellowship and activities. The stunning array of speakers includes such notable national figures as Ambassador,...

Obama Target List Includes Missourians Sam and Jeff Fox

2012-04-27T13:41:27-05:00

The Wall Street Journal article speaks for itself. Kimberly Strassell reminds us that "Richard Nixon's "enemies list" appalled the country". There are few Presidents the left loves to loathe more than Nixon. From the article: President Barack Obama, the most powerful man on the planet, singles you out by name. His campaign brands you a Romney donor, shames you for "betting against America," and accuses you of having a "less-than-reputable" record. The message from the man who controls the Justice Department (which can indict you), the SEC (which can fine you), and the IRS (which can audit you), is clear:...

Remembering Jerry Wamser and his Secret

2012-04-22T04:13:47-05:00

So it was, perhaps that none of those men would have died in vain, that Jerry would do his part to be sure the world would regain part of the gift of their potential. Jerry mentored, almost obsessively, any young man he encountered in whom he saw "potential".

Fighting the Police Union

2012-04-22T01:44:58-05:00

I, Gary Wiegert, was president of the SLPOA for 6 years and an Executive Board Member from 1997-2009. Over that time I won 7 elections. I've always supported state control of the St. Louis Police Department. Jeff Roorda was fired from the Arnold Police department and was then elected as a state representative from Jefferson County from 2006-2010. Governor Nixon appointed him to a homeland security job with the state of Missouri. He resigned that job after serving for 1 month and was hired by the SLPOA as a business manager. In 2008 Governor Nixon addressed in person the SLPOA...

An Objective Assessment of the Trayvon Martin Shooting

2012-04-12T16:19:15-05:00

Legal Insurrection provides the charge & jury instruction against George Zimmerman, regarding the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. I figured I would delve into this in an objective manner, and provide parallels in Missouri law. The Jury Instruction: There are three elements to prove 2nd Degree Murder in Florida: (1) the victim is dead; (2) the death was caused by the criminal act of the defendant; and (3) an unlawful killing occured in an immenently dangerous manner, demonstating a depraved mind without regard to human life. (1) Trayvon Martin is dead. (2) Trayvon Martin is dead because George Zimmerman shot...

Ex-McCaskill Staffer Bob Burns Goes Down in Flames

2012-04-03T22:47:08-05:00

The St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting that Joan McGivney has defeated Bob Burns in their race for St. Louis Community College Trustee Subdistrict 3. With all precincts reporting, McGivney has a 105 vote lead with 6985 votes to Burns's 6880. Congratulations to McGivney! Bob Burns rose to infamy when, as Senator Claire McCaskill's field representative, he called Tea Partiers protesting President Obama's healthcare takeover "brownshirts". Here's Burns from a couple years ago: Stay strong. Someone said brownshirts, and some people got offended by that, but if you look at history, when Hitler took over Germany, they did just that....

HSUS Flees Missouri with Tail Between Legs

2012-03-26T09:03:00-05:00

The following press release was forwarded to me this morning. It comes from Mindy Paterson's Alliance for Truth: HSUS FLEES MISSOURI WITH TAIL BETWEEN LEGS Radical Animal Rights Group Shifts Focus to National PUPS Bill The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) funded front group, "Your Vote Counts" announced that they are suspending their campaign to push an amendment to the Missouri Constitution that would promote direct democracy and mob rule through ballot proposition. Mindy Patterson, Campaign Director for The Alliance for Truth which lead the fight to oppose "Your Votes Counts" in addition to the HSUS sponsored 2010...