Category Archives: Kansas

Kansas Man Charged With Criminal Defamation For Criticizing Public Official

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Glenn Church

Should someone face criminal charges for publicly criticizing a public official? One might expect this in China or the former Soviet Union, but not in Valley Center, Kansas. Jarrod West moved to Valley Center five years ago and discovered a … Continue reading →

Posted in Joel Pile, Kansas | 1 Comment

Will It Ever End?

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Glenn Church

Some people do not want the truth to get in the way of their beliefs. It makes me think about the article posted earlier in the week “Jihadists Unsure How To Deal With Obama.” In that Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, an … Continue reading →

Posted in Kansas, Mark Halick | Leave a comment

Kansas Mayor “Fool Of The Week”

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Glenn Church

Foolocracy’s “Fool of the Week” goes to Arkansas City Mayor Mel Kuhn. Kuhn dressed up in drag with a blackface for a charity event. He also used a name derived from vulgar slang for his character. However, Kuhn, who was … Continue reading →

Posted in Fool of the Week, Kansas, Mel Kuhn | Leave a comment

Kansas Mayor Dresses Up As Blackface Drag Queen With A Vulgar Name

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Glenn Church

Dressing up as a blackface drag queen with a vulgar name is not something most mayors would do. Apparently, Arkansas City Mayor Mel Kuhn is not your typical mayor. Kuhn said he dressed up for the weekend fundraiser after he … Continue reading →

Posted in Kansas, Mel Kuhn | 1 Comment

Kansas Secretary Of State Switches Electors On Presidential Ballot For Third Party

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Glenn Church

In a move without explanation, The Kansas Secretary of State, Ron Thombourgh, substituted electors submitted by one candidate for President with another set. The Kansas Reform Party is affiliated with the Constitution Party, which nominated Chuck Baldwin for President. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chuck Baldwin, Kansas, Ron Thombourgh, Tom Weil, U.S. President | Leave a comment

Oops — Challenger’s Campaign Accidentally Calls Senator An “Asshole”

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Glenn Church

A staffer with the Jim Slattery for Senate campaign will probably find other words to use the next time he wants to put in placeholder quotes. The campaign said a computer malfunction sent out a request soliciting negative stories against … Continue reading →

Posted in Jim Slattery, Kansas, Pat Roberts | 2 Comments

How $8.34 Is Changing Politics Forever

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Glenn Church

Occasionally someone comes along with a new way to do an old task. For a politician, there is no greater or older task than raising money. Sometimes it takes someone on the outside with a fresh perspective to change those … Continue reading →

Posted in Arlen Segfreid, Kansas, Sean Tevis | Leave a comment

Politicians Increasingly Running For Multiple Offices

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Glenn Church

Last week Foolocracy reported that former California state Senator Tom McClintock, a frequent Republican candidate for state office, was the Republican nominee for a Congressional seat. McClintock was keeping his options open though. He also setup campaign committees for 2010 … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Jerry Moran, Kansas, Tom McClintock | Leave a comment