If you want to know what a Tea Party America might look like, there is no place like Kansas... (Wichita: how much, school district)

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Outside of Kansas, the state is already labeled as one of the most conservative and bible thumping states the country. In other words, backwards.

Living on the east coast, I see how the state is viewed by outsiders. While it may not necessarily deserve such an image, it has that image and much of it has been brought on by its own politicians, school board etc.

This is just another national story that will contribute to that poor image and as posted above, people on the coast don't like to subsidize states like Kansas in the first place, especially while they scream for smaller government.

Meh. All it contributes too are those that already have a small minded viewpoint and want to latch onto to any lie or 1/2 truth to validate themselves.

School board? Had no impact. the fact that they snuck in but were then shot down by the legislation and then voted out.....not reported.

WBC? Democrats from Mississippi....not reported.

Sebelius our former gov. in Obamas cabinet? ignored.

I can't fix intentional ignorance and axe grinding....anymore than you can fix the fact that there are no good schools in Missouri and their wage tax is driving out businesses.

Oh....and it's the meth capital of the USA.

[pioneer88]

Originally Posted by Sco

I agree 100%

The majority of people that live in Kansas are either too old, too young or too poor to move somewhere else. People that are moderate, educated and in their peak working years are leaving the state in droves.

Sorry, I'm still here, and I know a ton of liberal and moderate people who have chosen to stay here. It seems like a couple of you folks that don't live here anymore are letting your imaginations get the best of you. Are there things I disagree with, yes. Is the sky falling like you seem to think? No. You act like life is so completely different than almost anywhere else in this country, when in fact it is not.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by GraniteStater

You must be watching a bit more Fox News lately

No. I hate fox.

However, when the same party controls the presidency, house and senate....and they pass NAFTA....who do you blame?

Ok, you can do it....say the name of the party.....come on.....

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by denverian

I feel for you! I was born and raised in Kansas, but left at age 18. I never tell anyone I'm from Kansas. The only friends I have from high school who stayed or of the similar conservative mindset. And that's probably a lot of the problem with Kansas. So many people who are moderates or liberals can't take it, so they leave the state, which just makes it more possible for nuts like Brownback to get elected.

Who was governor when you left?

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by pioneer88

Sorry, I'm still here, and I know a ton of liberal and moderate people who have chosen to stay here. It seems like a couple of you folks that don't live here anymore are letting your imaginations get the best of you. Are there things I disagree with, yes. Is the sky falling like you seem to think? No. You act like life is so completely different than almost anywhere else in this country, when in fact it is not.

^^^Absolutely.

I actually *gasp* support gay marriage. Maybe I should uproot my whole family from their great schools, my 15minute commute and nice salary so we can move somewhere we won't have to ever be challenged and we can all sit around congratulating ourselves over how smart and progressive we are?

How is that whole "no jobs" and borderline bankruptcy thing working out for your states?

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by Mathguy

Well OMG...Kansas might actually make Missouri an attractive alternative to live now. Oh wait, I don't want my sons to lean the proper stabbing technique when learning how to intimidate their junkie.

Awwwww does it make you sad to pile on KS and then have to turn around and look at your actual fail-state? Booooo Hooo.....yes, I'd like fries with that.

Wow, that was mature, are you 12? Trust me, I make good money.

This thread is not about MO (which has its own problems with being run by too many conservative nutjobs).

Read this from JoCo's own steve rose:

http://joco913.com/news/one-prediction-trumps-them-all/

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Sco

I agree 100%

The majority of people that live in Kansas are either too old, too young or too poor to move somewhere else. People that are moderate, educated and in their peak working years are leaving the state in droves.

With the exception of JOCO this is definitely the case.

[MOKAN]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Wow, that was mature, are you 12? Trust me, I make good money.

This thread is not about MO (which has its own problems with being run by too many conservative nutjobs).

Read this from JoCo's own steve rose:

One prediction trumps them all | 913

That's pretty awesome. I say let Kansas be Kansas and let's sit back and watch it all play out. It will be fun. Kansas can be a bit of an experiment. If it truly becomes some sort of disaster, then the liberals can say "I told you so".

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by kcmo

Wow, that was mature, are you 12? Trust me, I make good money.

This thread is not about MO (which has its own problems with being run by too many conservative nutjobs).

Read this from JoCo's own steve rose:

One prediction trumps them all | 913

KCMO schools aren't even accredited. I mean if you are going to walk in here swinging, don't be a baby and cry when you get hit back.

No doubt KCMO is run by arch conservatives though.....

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by Mathguy

No. I hate fox.

However, when the same party controls the presidency, house and senate....and they pass NAFTA....who do you blame?

Ok, you can do it....say the name of the party.....come on.....

Ya, Democrats and Republicans have sold out the middle class to big business.