Opinion Line Extra (Oct. 30)

I am a federal employee. The president doesn't decide how much I get. Congress does that. The president proposes; Congress disposes. Learn your history. Better yet, learn your civics.

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Why are Republicans demonizing the Obamas' dog for having a birthday party? George W. Bush's dog, Barney, had his own webcam and people could watch him walk all through the White House.

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If President Obama really hates what George W. Bush has done, maybe he will have the wisdom to abolish the USA Patriot Act.

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Does Dick Cheney really think Americans have forgotten that he and George W. Bush were the ones who dropped the ball in Afghanistan and instead invaded Iraq?

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I finally figured out the role of Rush Limbaugh. He is the propaganda minister of the Republican Party.

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Although you hear that the economy may be turning around, 49 of the 50 states have actually lost jobs since the passage of the stimulus bill. Change we can believe in.

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The government that is big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take away everything you have.

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Forget health care reform. What we really need are government handbaskets to ride in when the country completely goes to heck. I'm a fat Wichitan and I am not walking there. I need a ride.

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It would be so interesting to know about more Kansans like Peter Mehringer who have achieved in the sports world (Oct. 26 Local & State). He was an exceptional wrestler who won the gold in the 1932 Olympics. Bring more stories like that to us. We all need some positive news once in a while.

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I would like thank the cast and crew of "Wicked." It was a wonderful show and I enjoyed it very much.

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I am sure "Wicked" is a very good production. I have not seen it. But I did see "Chicago" at the Crown Uptown Theatre, and it was tremendous. The dancers were terrific, and the singers were absolutely wonderful. Three great stars and a very good supporting cast. You can still see it, and the food was excellent.