Comments
- “Perhaps along with increasing the minimum wage we should consider adopting the Secretary of Agriculture's (Tom Vilsack) harebrained assertion ...”
- “Mr Schultz, your questions re "Also don't forget that many state boards and commissions require Republican or Democratic members ...”
- “Mr Schultz, You asserted that the major parties have thrown up roadblocks to new parties being formed, citing as proof ...”
- “Mr Black, Rather than hit me with the self aggrandizing "Karl, Do you not pay attention to politics?" instead, ask ...”
- “Mr Kaul's "the 8 years of war cost eight hundred billion dollars" is admittedly a significant expenditure. But, it ...”
- “This line in Kipling's Tommy Atkins sums it as well as anything I have seen
"We aren't no ...”
- “Mr Fogle, Sorry, but I just have to ask: "whose shoes have I never spent time in?" I served 30 ...”
- “Mr Hopfenblatt, you are confusing oranges with apples with your idea of coverups. Of course the R & D, NSA and ...”
- “Mr Hopfenblatt,if the military is indeed a secretive organization, designed to keep us out of the loop then why ...”
- “Tony...I am familiar with LtCol Peters and have read that very column. I thank you for bringing it to ...”
- “I would like to point out that the first casualty of deep cuts in defense spending is the funding for ...”
- “Ellis-Thank you for the offer but, I subscribe to the WSJ. I have not had the time to read it ...”
- “Albeit one whose columns "are generally unhelpful to a mature discussion of political issues," I seem to have generated a ...”
- “Mr Trayle, I am genuinely sorry that my columns don't meet your standards of "a mature discussion of political ...”
- “Mr Straub, perhaps if you took the time to look up the demographics of Iowa's population, you could answer ...”
- “As one who actually grew up on a farm and actually farmed during the 1930's and 40's, I ...”
- “By the way Mike, I am flattered that you include me in the same genre with the six figure administrators ...”
- “Mike, I am experiencing a bit of a problem with your "With all due respect, unless the Missourian is (finally ...”
- “Excellent column Dave--well and thoughtfully written. I would be willing to wager that most if not all the "grassroots" members ...”
- “I have to concur with Mr Hill's indictment of the occupy mob as the real culprits. Mr Pizzigati's ...”
- “Thanks Ellis, the caption " I WANT THAT OTHER GUY TO MAKE A FINANCIAL SACRIFICE FOR OUR COUNTRY" would make a ...”
- “Jonathon--Your assumption that the richest one percent were born into their wealth without having to work to earn it is ...”
- “Jonathon: Perhaps you can enlighten the rest of us as to: 1, Who gets to decide how much wealth an ...”
- “A correction please to my earlier post--In the third line, the entry should have read "income inequality."”
- “Thankfully, only a very small percentage of the "99 percent" is composed of unashamed freeloaders who believe they are entitled ...”
- “Mr Weber,
It appears you are espousing Henry George's "Land Tax Theory," an idea that a single tax on ...”
- “Sorry Ellis, in my evil right wing intent to promote fair play, I forgot that those who "care more" are ...”
- “Mr Gamble,
Did it occur to you that the so-called "mean spirited and personal" remarks were triggered by a mean ...”
- “All of the preceding commentary is both interesting and/or amusing. Nevertheless, not one bothered to address just how the ...”
- “Boiled peanuts, biscuits n gravy, grits, beans cooked with ham hocks and served with cornbread, cracklins, country ham, red eye ...”
- “Robin, I think I understand your distaste for the MU/KU rivalry, particularly as it is portrayed today. However, to ...”
- “Donald Kaul was a long time left leaning columnist with the Des Moines Register. His schtick was "Democrats good--Republicans bad ...”
- “Frank, I grew up with Dick, Jane, Baby Sally, Spot and Puff also. My Mother attended Benton School circa 1918 ...”
- “Mr Allen, the "Please be civil and refrain from profanities and name-calling..." User policy for commenting to the Missourian refers ...”
- “From its creation, I have been opposed to the Department of Education as I find no benefit in allowing the ...”
- “I believe I made it quite clear in my column to wit: "Nevertheless, it is a matter of record that ...”
- “The popular notion that smoker's health costs strap the health care system is negated by estimates by "Action on ...”
- “First, I would like to thank Professor Kultgen for his kind words inasmuch as most of my critics are not ...”
- “I am somewhat surprised that no one has offered this point for discussion: "President Franklin D Roosevelt openly opposed bargaining ...”
- “Please correct fairy tails to read fairy tales. I could blame my keyboard for dyslexia but, to be truthful, my ...”
- “As I pointed out in my column last week, there has not been a nuclear attack since August of 1945 ...”
- “Mr Seaman commits an error common to those not availed the opportunity to learn civics in that he erroneously refers ...”
- “Actually, it appears that many of the critics failed either to read or comprehend the OP/ED. I have never ...”
- “Whether 7 of the 8 Five Star Generals and Admirals believed it necessary to employ the Atomic Bomb(s) is ...”
- “Ellis, Do I detect a familiarity with Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary in "Hypocrisy is always a condition ...”
- “Mr Allaire, should we ever agree, we would both be wrong. That is a path I don't wish to ...”
- “A better question might be "How much fossil fuel burning would be required to power that battery for a week ...”
- “Donald Kaul, a retired opinion columnist from the Des Moines Register, enjoys an unrelenting hatred for George Bush, Republicans, Conservatives ...”
- “Mr Cox, you are certainly entitled to your opinion and to voice it without fear of censorship. And, I am ...”
- “Mr. Williams--Thank you for catching my error. Obviously, I owe Mr Foote an apology for mistaking him for Mr Bush ...”
- “Mr Foote--I don't know what you think of the military or if you do. However, your implied putdown of ...”
- “Two questions--Who is empowered to determine how much wealth is too much? And, who is to redistribute that wealth that ...”
- “I too take a dim view of dismissing the opinions of others merely because they do not reflect the views ...”
- “Jake--the crux of anyone's experience with his/her hand on the tiller is simple--Did they make a difference? You ...”
- “Mr Saunders--let me be the first to congratulate you and your boot camp comrades for your extraordinarily precocious sartorial achievement ...”
- “Ellis--I recall another comment by President Reagan. When apprised of a possible government shutdown orchestrated by Democrats, he responded "Well ...”
- “Let me see if I understand the author's logic? Because the Congo miners and the Chinese assemblers are not ...”
- “Evelyn, I was not disparaging Sarah Palin, instead, I was chuckling at the opposition for the slavering and snarling at ...”
- “Rose,
While I respect your right to express your opinion, I have a problem with the allegation that " It is ...”
- “I am still chuckling at the attempts to politicize the column. Not once did I mention Democrat, Republican, Liberal, Conservative ...”
- “I suppose I should let sleeping digs lie but, for several of you, what purports to be fair and balanced ...”
- “My "moral outrage" as you put it is directed at Congressman Weiner's lying. Unfortunately, I have reached the point ...”
- “Mr Dance..Apparently you did not read the 24th Amendment to the end. "The right of citizens to vote in ...”
- “In my opening paragraph, I made it clear that there was room for argument as to the need for the ...”
- “Tim, contrary to the knee jerk reaction, this column is not a conservative v. liberal issue, a slap at the ...”
- “Brian, where did I blame our budget crisis on Obama? He is merely the current steward of the problem; however ...”
- “David,
We are in agreement nearly 100 percent of the time--90 percent of our agreement is agreeing to disagree in ...”
- “Inasmuch as I am unaware of "FOX News Talking Points," I am a bit uncertain how I could be "spouting ...”
- “Mr Hamm,
Perhaps you can clue me in as to just what "FOX News talking points" I am parroting inasmuch ...”
- “By the way, I appreciate the objectivity and civility employed by most in the commentary and criticism of the column ...”
- “There are 9 Principles of War. While not all are equally applicable in every conflict, the principles of Objective, Offensive ...”
- “Paul--Perhaps referring to those who do not see the world through your eyes as "morons" and "stupid" gives you that ...”
- “Ellis..Why would your opinions and biases render you unnacceptable as a columnist for the Missourian? I am hardly considered ...”
- “David--May I correct you on a First Amendment point? As written,it was applicable only to laws enacted by Congress ...”
- “As I understand it, the purpose of publishing the opinions online is to provide a vehicle for discussion, disagreement and ...”
- “Allison--You are a breath of fresh air--a voice of reason emerging from the cacophonic din of the anti tobacco do ...”
- “Mr Foote--Your statistic gleaned from ACLU accounting, to wit: "People of color have accounted for a disproportionate 43 % of total ...”
- “Mr Walstin. I did not select the ABC News poll as my source for the 65 death penalty statistic--apparently that ...”
- “Mr Allaire--As to your "cute facts", if you had actually read and/or comprehended my posting, you may have realized ...”
- “Mr Allaire..In lieu of posting your cute but otherwise irrelevant and non responsive rebuttals, perhaps you can dazzle the ...”
- “Carbon dioxide comprises less than 4 one hundreths of one percent of our atmosphere. The greatest concentration of CO 2 ...”
- “Dave...For an extremely reasonable and logical suggestion, I applaud you. Such a program would not be easy to organize ...”
- “Mr Gamble--You want an example? I am more than happy to provide. How about the President's "If they bring ...”
- “Dave, the notion that the words "Under God" in the pledge constitutes a violation of the First Amendment of the ...”
- “Mike...I agree with the over "the top, downright sordid and mean" discription. And, in spite of the lively repartee ...”
- “Ricky, I understand your concerns. Nevertheless, the indescretions of these public officials were addressed by the public official also paid ...”
- “Matt and others who don't share my opinion in this or other instances of "In flagrante delicto," let me ...”
- “Ms Ralls: I certainly expect people to disagree with my opinions--in fact, I look forward to that dissent for the ...”
- “David, I hear you and know you are sincere in the beliefs you stated; however that many of the world ...”
- “Dave...I would enjoy tilting with you over a beer or a cup of coffee--while we often disagree, we are ...”
- “Mr Duong, I have no problem understanding that a number of people will disagree with the content of my columns--in ...”
- “David, The first of the links you posted was all I needed to confirm my suspicion that there are people ...”
- “Welcome to my world David! Reason and logic cannot compete with emotion and misinformation. You fought the good fight and ...”
- “Mr. Bush: Why would I wish to address "the pledge?" As I recall, the subject of my column was Campaign ...”
- “Mr Bush, you are indeed entitled to your own opinion but, not your own facts. President Bush's plan did ...”
- “John and Ellis--Perhaps a hint or two will erase the cloud. The last time I looked, we still had a ...”
- “Mr Dance, your tolerance for any opinion that does not conform to your own is underwhelming to say the least ...”
- “Mr. Kelly, in your "but it's high time we errored on the side of "The People" it would appear ...”
- “Mr Bush--For your edification, judicial activism occurs when the court legislates to create a right which does not exist anywhere ...”
- “Thank you Hank and Joe for catching that. I had intended to reference General Simon Bolivar Buckner, killeed in the ...”
- “Inasmuch as I have been performing some of my civic duties for the County Clerk in support of the pending ...”
- “Jimmy--Correction, Ellis Smith actually graduated from Missouri School of Mines and Metalurgy as it was known in those days of ...”
- “I do not expect everyone to share my opinions--to do so would be foolish. In fact, a high percentage of ...”
- “To label all employers who hire illegals as criminal is the easy way out; however, it is far from accurate ...”
- “Greg, unless I am mistaken, my opinion piece reflected Vietnam era wannabes, counterfeits and exaggerators. By my calculation, Mark Kirk ...”
- “Mr Cabler, I find your offering "My comments aren't intended to offend or inflame" amusing to say the least ...”
- “Not unexpectedly, most of the commentary evoked made my point re negativity and lack of objectivity. Unfortunately, few of the ...”
- “To my respected colleague, David, I offer my appreciation for establishing once more that reasonable people can agree to disagree ...”
- “I see by the prolific commentary the bountiful harvest of sour grapes has become a bumper crop indeed.”
- “Mike--Inasmuch as I did not see the movie Avatar, I could not,in all honesty, offer an opinion. Watching Nancy ...”
- “Linda, your taste in movies is your own and not to be questioned; however, you must realize you are guilty ...”
- “Author's Note:
Mr Foote, I fail to see the logic in your statement that "Obama's quote was in ...”
- “Mr. Shapiro:
It should be obvious to anyone reading your comments that you are among those to whom I referred ...”
- “Mr Foote:
Your continuing personal attacks on my morals and integrity merely because you dislike my positions on issues would ...”
- “Mr. Long...I thank you for reading my column and also for taking the time to comment. However, regurgitating the ...”
- “I am a bit uncertain just what columns Mr. Foote may be reading or what he may be smoking inasmuch ...”
- “Mr. Foote has unwittingly made my point to wit: "my futile hope we are spared the mindless and endless hatred ...”
- “Kevin--Your proclivity for attacking the messenger rather than attempting to read and comprehend the message is cute but hardly productive.”
- “Author's comment:
While conservation is important, it only serves to delay the inevitable. There is but one way to ...”
Articles
- J. KARL MILLER: U.S. nuclear arms are an unfortunate but necessary deterrent
- J. KARL MILLER: Feral cat ordinance is misguided and unenforceable
- J. KARL MILLER: Nation's fiscal train wreck averted for now
- J. KARL MILLER: Obama, Democrats failed to anticipate mood of electorate
- J. KARL MILLER: What is reasonable doubt?
- J. KARL MILLER: Deciphering the debt ceiling proposals
- J. KARL MILLER: The true definitions of dressing up and down
- J. KARL MILLER: National epidemic of ignorance in history
- J. KARL MILLER: 76 years later, entitlement reigns over responsibility
- J. KARL MILLER: Not being Obama is GOP's biggest advantage
- J. KARL MILLER: Betrayals of public trust should not be tolerated
- KARL MILLER: Photo IDs for voters — why not?
- J. KARL MILLER: Blaming Ronald McDonald for obesity is just the tip of the iceberg
- J. KARL MILLER: Diversity course is not the answer to intolerance at MU
- J. KARL MILLER: A civilized nation does not need photos of bin Laden's death
- J. KARL MILLER: Bikers and dog owners should leave Bonnie View trails alone
- J. KARL MILLER: Prop. B debate has historical context
- J. KARL MILLER: U.S. national debt is a spending problem
- J. KARL MILLER: Women's teams play basketball the right way
- J. KARL MILLER: Vietnam anniversary provides opportunity for overdue recognition
- J. KARL MILLER: U.S. should do its job right in Libya
- J. KARL MILLER: Facts get lost in Wisconsin union circus
- J. KARL MILLER: Springtime brings back entertaining memories of MU
- J. KARL MILLER: Legislature should tackle flawed Proposition B
- J. KARL MILLER: Citizens Police Review Board creates schism between police, residents
- J. KARL MILLER: Opposition to capital punishment is misdirected
- J. KARL MILLER: Revision of 'Huckleberry Finn' has little public approval
- J. KARL MILLER: Remember victims of Tucson shooting, not pundits
- J. KARL MILLER: Pledge of Allegiance welcome addition to City Council meetings
- J. KARL MILLER: Columbia's highs and lows in 2010
- J. KARL MILLER: Compromises in lame-duck Congress are hopeful sign
- J. KARL MILLER: A fine line separates the right to know and the need to know
- J. KARL MILLER: Congress shouldn't rush decision on 'don't ask, don't tell'
- J. KARL MILLER: Fox News no more biased than all other media
- J. KARL MILLER: Stan 'The Man' Musial is one-of-a-kind
- J. KARL MILLER: Taxing smokers isn't the answer to state revenue woes
- J. KARL MILLER: Government should keep hands off Happy Meals
- J. KARL MILLER: Democrats responsible for their own defeat
- J. KARL MILLER: NPR made a mistake in Williams' dismissal
- J. KARL MILLER: Attack ads are nothing new in elections
- J. KARL MILLER: Tasers and breeding laws aren't broken, so no need to try and fix them
- J. KARL MILLER: Democrats misread the will of the people
- J. KARL MILLER: Sarah Palin doesn't deserve to be belittled
- J. KARL MILLER: Controversy over mosque shows failure to lead
- J. KARL MILLER: 'True Grit' will remain a John Wayne film
- J. KARL MILLER: History of the Purple Heart
- J. KARL MILLER: Planet managing Gulf oil spill just fine
- J. KARL MILLER: Is the First Amendment absolute?
- COLUMN: Missouri's Proposition C vote yields wide range of political effect
- COLUMN: Responsible journalism doesn't threaten national security
- COLUMN: The inevitability and weight of taxes
- COLUMN: Instant replay takes the human element out of officiating sports
- COLUMN: Instead of outlawing guns, keep guns away from outlaws
- COLUMN: McChrystal's comments no way for a leader to act
- COLUMN: Playing the blame game in the BP oil spill
- COLUMN: A curmudgeon's eye view of practically everything
- COLUMN: Humor has died in a politically correct society
- COLUMN: Congress has failed in the immigration control issue
- COLUMN: Distorted Vietnam service has a long history
- COLUMN: Kagan confirmation: Incendiary or dud?
- COLUMN: Let Burton, Columbia police do their job
- COLUMN: Judge's ruling against prayer day is a joke
- COLUMN: Democrats, media stereotype tea party
- COLUMN: Lawyers don't receive the respect they've earned
- COLUMN: When voters send a message, it pays to recognize it
- COLUMN: Opposition to Taser use is foolish
- COLUMN: Take a closer look at what ads we regulate
- COLUMNIST: Health care bill needs some compromise
- COLUMN: Take advantage of privilege: be an informed voter
- COLUMN: Academy Awards give hope for quality films
- COLUMN: First Amendment assemblies are the right course of action
- COLUMN: Reconciliation wrong in past, wrong today in health care
- COLUMN: Gridlock in Congress opens the door for Republicans
- COLUMN: Gay people in the military: armed forces are no place for social experiments
- COLUMN: Best way to fight obesity is to get kids moving
- COLUMN: Missouri ethics reform bills won't cure all wrongful practices
- COLUMN: Media goes too far in hounding fallen public figures
- COLUMN: Obama not keeping promise of transparency
- COLUMN: A good editor would help the legislative process
- COLUMN: Legislators should not abdicate their responsibilities to the voting public
- COLUMN: A few suggestions to improve college football
- COLUMN: Forsee right to question cap-and-trade idea
- COLUMN: Take some pride, dress the part
- No good reason to try Mohammed in civilian court
- Regarding unemployment, government must get back to economic basics
- Bureaucracy proves destructive to common sense
- Can't spend our way out of our troubles
- Honor Flight: A belated but heartfelt thank you
- Limbaugh undeservedly banned from Rams purchase
- Integrity needs to return to college athletics
- President needs to hear, not belittle, opposing voices
- A call for civility in politics: Where have you been?
- Downtown surveillance cameras not an invasion of privacy
- Woodstock wasn't the great cultural event people remember
- Senate vacancies leave seats open for power grab
- Columbia's cyclist harassment law fixes phantom problem, creates real ones
- Health care needs reform, not overhaul
- Giles should have complied on Taser incident
- A hero shunted aside
- Hard to believe Democrats are getting the job done
- Driving requires attention on road, not phone
- Supreme Court shouldn't consider 'right' and 'left'
- Cap and trade or cap and trust?
- Too much political rhetoric framing the torture debate
- Columbia City Council bike ordinance is unfair to motorists
- Raise the bar, leave out the obscenities, vulgarities
- Government has become the supreme nanny, both locally and nationally
- Civilized debate over merits of death penalty worth the conversation
- Memorial Day meant to honor and remember
- Don't write the GOP off quite yet
- Voter ID necessary for fair elections
- Belittling, second-guessing is lazy journalism
- Concealed carry permits on campus deserve consideration
- Cigarette tax to control behavior of minority is unconstitutional
- Passing of daily papers a tragedy
- Report from Missouri Information Analysis Center is absurd
- Decline of moral behavior painful to watch
- COLUMN: Failure, the latest 'F' word in politics
- Past experience with government intervention deflates 'quick fix' ideals
- Boone County's vote counting system is a model for other governments
- Mayor right to encourage nuclear power development
- Secret-ballot voting is fundamental right
- Celebrity slip-ups shouldn't be excused
- Optimism is better stimulant for America
- Closing Gitmo may be more complicated than it seems
- Some change for the better
- Resolved: The nation must move toward civility
- Childhood memories keep Christmas alive
- Unrealistic 'green' expectations must be lessened from autos
- Leave decision on Tasers to the pros
- No thanks to Fairness Doctrine part deux
- Former Marine reflects on Corps' courage and sacrifice
- Art of lobbying isn't all negative
- The election is over, time to act like adults
- Not helpful to second guess police decisions
- Most people vote on informed decisions not on self-interest
- The two branches need a joint effort, not one-party leadership
- Lead up to economic crisis should have raised red flags
- Debates do little more than entertaining
- Characteristics and requirements for a president
- Palin breaks glass-ceiling, much to dismay of media, feminists
- Obama’s tax plans need second look
- Palin may be most experienced candidate
- Solving the energy crisis needs to go beyond conservation
- The 2008 Olympics reminds us of the good old days
- Party conventions are a big yawn
- Take candidates’ promises with a grain of salt
- The government should not regulate our food behavior
- We should trust the police to use Tasers safely and fairly
- Mary Still is strong candidate for state representative
- Patriotism shouldn’t be questioned, just taught
- U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn handgun ban restores lost rights
- Rewarding illegal behavior?
- Voters be wary of presidential candidate’s pledges for change
- McClellan’s book reveals no new information, rehashes Democrats' arguments
- Civilian review board no help to Police Department
- A defense of Memorial Day celebrations
- Energy independence requires cooperation
- Increase punishment for vandals
- The country is not as bad economically as critics portray it to be
- Enough with the political fluff
- Earth Day little more than a fashion statement
- Politics don't belong in the Olympics
- Obama shouldn’t be held responsible for his pastor’s comments
- Supreme Court should recognize Second Amendment
- Federal surveillance targets terrorists, not citizens' privacy
- Keep opinions off the front page
- Futile fight over MKT bridge rages on under Nixon
- Experience lacking in '08 presidential candidates
- Legislators deserve to get paid, if they earn it
- Conservative talk radio becoming too arrogant
- Coach Anderson’s disciplinary actions are the right thing to do
- Parents are no longer disciplining children at home
- Convictions remain unchanged by court hearings
- Campaigns focusing on superficial issues
- Running the UM System is big business
- How to separate the contenders from the pretenders
- Amen to separating politics and religion
- Smoking ban hurts local economy
- Gun crime punishment, not gun bans, will help kick crime
- Good government provides opportunity, not perfect equality
- Traditions should stay traditional
- An oath is not to be taken lightly
- Writers Guild strike isn’t scaring anyone
- Protests during Air Show are disrespectful to veterans
- MU women’s basketball team deserves fan support
- Hardee’s Big Country Breakfast Burrito a victim of the ‘Food Police’
- Military impersonators get no respect in today's society
- A strong national defense is best deterrent to war
- Ahmadinejad visit illustrates colleges’ balance between free speech and irresponsibility
