- I'll Put It Bluntly: Fee Offices Must Go
James Baughn, May 5, 2005
Eminent domain is only the tip of the iceberg.
- Redbirds Ripoff: The World's Most Expensive Garage Sale
James Baughn, November 27, 2005
The Cardinals care about their fans... money
- I Hate To Gloat, But...
James Baughn, November 14, 2005
Despite the seriousness of the rioting in France, it's hard not to smile.
- Kansas Suffering From Serious Inferiority Complex
James Baughn, October 3, 2005
There's no reason to emulate California.
- PORK = Projects Organized for Receiving Kickbacks
James Baughn, August 13, 2005
Compassionate conservatism is just another name for "tax-and-spend".
- The Solution to Chicago Corruption
James Baughn, August 8, 2005
We should use surveillance machines to put an end to political machines.
- Rated 'T' For Tyrant
James Baughn, August 4, 2005
We face a far greater threat than violent video games
- Gov. Blunt Is Playing With Fire [Updated 5/18]
James Baughn, May 1, 2005
In order to save money now, the state could be opening itself up to massive lawsuits in the future.
- A Rebuttal To The Cry-Me-A-River Campus
James Baughn, May 9, 2005
The college won't get any donations from this graduate. Period.
- We Now Have Three Regular Readers!
Martha Throebeck, April 1, 2005
At this rate, we'll achieve world domination in the year 3,109,412,911,191 A.D.
- Letter: We Should Support Tart Reform
Cass A. Nova, February 13, 2005
If it works for Nevada and the Netherlands, it can work for us.
- Welcome To Cape, The City of a Thousand Prostitutes
James Baughn, November 27, 2003
Just when you thought Cape couldn't get any more screwy... it happens.
- Dear The Cape Rock
July 21, 2003
Here come the blithering idiots.
- Let's face it, Interstate 66 will likely bypass Cape
James Baughn, July 9, 2003
Kentucky is probably going to win this battle.
- I Wish I Were A Middle Eastern Dictator
Martha Throebeck, February 25, 2003
How come Saddam gets all the breaks?
- "Hi, this is Kit Bond and I'm here to annoy the crap out of you!"
Martha Throebeck, November 2, 2002
I hate it when the phone rings.
- "Weird" Al Is Big At The Home
Jeff South, September 3, 2002
Welcome to the generation gap.
- When Did Sen. Carnahan Become A Republican?
James Baughn, July 19, 2002
When it comes to Carnahan vs. Talent, we can be sure of one thing: A conservative will win.
- Making Laclede Gas Co. Safe For Capitalism
James Baughn, March 29, 2002
I wish I could demand special favors from the government for my business.
- Kentucky Declares War On Illinois
James Baughn, March 29, 2002
As Dave Barry would say...
- A Rose By Any Other Nickname
Norman Lucas, February 13, 2002
Coming soon to an election ballot near you: Bear, Duck, Rabbit, and Toupie.
- There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch (Or Ballpark)
James Baughn, November 28, 2001
Proponents of a new Cardinals stadium claim it won't cost taxpayers a dime. Yeah, right.
- Bob Holden Deserves An 'A'
Martha Throebeck, July 22, 2001
The Missouri Governor does have some "accomplishments".
- Missouri shouldn't cast stones
James Baughn, June 9, 2001
Missouri's own history is littered with examples of atrocity and discrimination.
- Let's add another star to the flag
James Baughn, June 5, 2001
This is the final straw. It's time for Southern Illinois to secede.
- Yes! The State Legislature Has Adjourned!
James Baughn, May 19, 2001
The Missouri legislature is no longer in session, so your life, liberty, and property is safe until next year.
- Evaluating Class Evaluations
James Baughn, May 11, 2001
SEMO students should be able to evaluate the method by which classes are evaluated.
- A Solution To The Cardinals Stadium Problem
James Baughn, April 3, 2001
We've got a plan that will please the Cardinals and the taxpayers of Missouri.
- Let's Hope Planning & Zoning Never Returns To Cape County
James Baughn, March 29, 2001
People in other parts of the country might regret voting "yes" on planning and zoning.
- Do We Have A President Or A King?
James Baughn, March 21, 2001
Just how much control does the President actually have over the economy?
- Won't Somebody Please Think Of The Baseball Players?
James Baughn, March 17, 2001
Major league baseball teams really need our sympathy and support right now.
- Missouri's Racial Profiling Law: Good Idea, Bad Implementation
James Baughn, March 12, 2001
It's no surprise that many small, rural police departments have failed to comply with Missouri's new racial profiling law.
- Tragedy -- Or Golden Opportunity To Pursue Your Political Agenda?
James Baughn, March 6, 2001
When a tragedy occurs, please don't jump up and down and scream "Yes!!" just because it bolsters your particular political agenda.
- Pro-Vegetarian Ads In Southeast Missouri? Huh?
James Baughn, February 8, 2001
Missouri is the last place you'd expect people to stop eating meat.
- Loss Limits? Nah, We Need Gain Limits -- For Casinos
James Baughn, February 3, 2001
We have a plan to make Missouri the number one state for gambling.
- There Ought To Be A Law! Or Several Laws!
James Baughn, January 23, 2001
If CON is the opposite of PRO, does that mean CONgress is the opposite of PROgress? Maybe we can change that.
- Are You Opposed To Bush's Tax Cut?
James Baughn, January 7, 2001
Nothing says you can't pay more taxes than you're supposed to.
- It's Open Season On "Liberal Hippies"
James Baughn, December 12, 2000
Well, it may not come to that, but you never know with the antics of the General Assembly.
- Ode to Iben Browning: Ten Years After
Christopher Morrill, December 3, 2000
In 1990, Missouri was the laughing stock of the nation, not Florida.
- A Foul Taste
Christopher Morrill, November 28, 2000
The city shouldn't be so quick to shut down The Taste Lounge.
- There's One Thing We Can All Agree On: Dan Rather Needs To Go!
James Baughn, November 11, 2000
The biggest scandal may not be the mess in Florida, but the mess on TV.
- Holding My Nose, and Heading Straight For The Bush
Christopher Morrill, November 5, 2000
You gotta do what you gotta do: vote for the lesser evil.
- Neumeyer's Latest Ad Stinks of Desperation
Christopher Morrill, November 2, 2000
"Married with children" is not a job requirement for elected office.
- Show-Me Sympathy: The U.S. Senate is not an entry-level job
Christopher Morrill, October 30, 2000
Are you sure you really want to vote for a dead man?
- This Is My Property, Darnit!
James Baughn, October 23, 2000
We've found a solution to Missouri's picayune campaign finance law.
- Overdosing on Prescription Drugs
Christopher Morrill, October 22, 2000
Just say no to Federal prescription drug programs.
- Enough New York, Already!
Christopher Morrill, October 19, 2000
Everyone likes to pretend the Midwest doesn't exist.
- Carnahan's Final Campaign Stop
Christopher Morrill, October 18, 2000
We would like to express our regrets and condolences over the death of Mel Carnahan
- "Educide" -- It Should Be A Crime
James Baughn, October 15, 2000
Depriving a student of the right to a free education is what I called "educide" -- and it should be a crime.
- Brilliant! Let's Improve Safety By Reducing Highway Funding!
James Baughn, October 10, 2000
If highway funding is cut at the whim of Congress, safety will certainly decrease.
