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Posted on: November 7, 2008
Kiplinger has recognized Murray State University for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top 100 best values among public universities across the nation on Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008-09. Murray State is the only public university in Kentucky included in the rankings, which feature schools that excel at combining first-class academics with an affordable price tag.
Posted on: November 6, 2008
In 2004, Thomas Frank wrote "What's the Matter With Kansas? How Conservative Populism Won the Heart of America." Maybe the 2008 version should be "What's t he Matter With Kentucky?"
While states like Virginia, the Old Dominion, turned blue, Kentucky gave John McCain one of his few reasons to smile on Tuesday evening. At least one television network called Kentucky for McCain with 3% of the polls reporting.
What about the Dems? If there is something went wrong, what can we do to fix it?
We have a year coming up with NO elections. Time to think. Time to plan.....
I want to hear from you. Email me at editor@westkypolitics.org and I will respect your privacy or, log in, pick a scream name and tell everybody what you think.
Posted on: November 5, 2008
A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her nameplate that her name is Patricia Whack.
"Miss Whack, I'd like to get a $30,000 loan to take a holiday."
Patty looks at the frog in disbelief and asks his name. The frog says his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's okay, he knows the bank manager.
Patty explains that he will need to secure the loan with some collateral.
The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny porcelain elephant, about an inch tall, bright pink and perfectly formed.
Very confused, Patty explains that she'll have to consult with the bank manager and disappears into a back office.
She finds the manager and says, "There's a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000, and he wants to use this as collateral."
She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what in the world is this?"
Folks, you really need this....
Posted on: November 5, 2008
While I'm powered down, skip over and hear Ivan's radio interview on WKMS which is apolitical. Despite the national wave for Democrats and Barack Obama, the Republicans did VERY WELL down here in the Purchase. So...
Time to take a breath, crunch some numbers and do some thinking about how this happened, why this happened and what it will mean for the good citizens who voted for incumbents over challengers, statis over change. Time to clean up the website, remove the "yard signs" and the political news that are so yesterday and generally get ready for the holidays, a short legislative session and a big, big inauguration in Washington.
Posted on: October 31, 2008
By: Jamison Foser, Media Matters
...The truth is that when John McCain says "jump," the media still ask, "How high?" Think about this: When was the last time McCain or his campaign has wanted the news media to focus on something, and they have refused? From "lipstick on a pig" to Bill Ayers, the media have scampered after whatever mud McCain has flung, like a puppy dog chasing a stick thrown by its master...
The West Kentucky Journal of Politics & Issues is a non-profit news platform for analyzing the geo-political events of 34 counties.
Posted on: October 31, 2008
 Calloway Democratic Rally
- Photo Essay
Posted on: October 30, 2008
 Ivan Potter, futurist, geographer and now an editor of The Mississippi River Journal, was interviewed by WKMS earlier in the week. WKMS is the NPR affiliate located at Murray State University. The conversation was far ranging - from hog farms to water to the future of small towns. Anyone who knows Ivan is aware that he can TALK!
Six minutes of the interview was aired on Halloween. If you missed it, fear not! You can still listen to Ivan Potter - a Futurist's View of Far west Kentucky
Posted on: October 30, 2008
John McCain and I belong to the same highland clan. My grandmother was a McKain and my father was as much clan as the Senator is, so I understand the feisty temperament.
Posted on: October 29, 2008
 If the election is up to Hickman County High School students, Barack Obama will be the next president, Bruce Lunsford will be Senator
and Ed Whitfield will beat Heather Ryan by a narrow margin, according to a report published in the Hickman County Gazette October 29th.
Posted on: October 29, 2008
 Who will you be thinking of when you vote next Tuesday? Your children? Grandchildren? Nephews and nieces?
Before you vote, consider them. They are depending on you.
What kind of world do you want them to inherit?
Posted on: October 28, 2008
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that “Lenders gave a temporary reprieve to Pilgrims Pride Corporation on Monday, Oct. 27th as it fights to avoid bankruptcy court among tight credit and a weak economy.”
Pilgrims Pride employs 1400 at its Hickory, Kentucky plant, just north of Mayfield in Graves County.
Posted on: October 28, 2008
The greatest concern with nuclear power plants, however, is the possibility of a major accident...
...Charles Perrow, a sociologist, states that certain types of highly complex technological systems, such as nuclear power plants, are unmanageable by nature and therefore run the risk of a serious accident. Accidents he calls “normal” in the sense that they are unavoidable.
Posted on: October 27, 2008
Today, former Senator Dee Huddleston is watching history repeated. The negative ads that were so new and shocking when run against him in the 80’s are now standard political operating procedure in races across America. In an exclusive interview with Politicky.com, Dee Huddleston said that what was new and shocking won’t work. Huddleston in Politickerky.com
The story in PolitickerKy brought back memories of 1984.
Posted on: October 25, 2008
 ...At some point, you gotta get up off yer butt or you'll wind up killing it.
Posted on: October 25, 2008
 The home made poster hanging in the Murray GOP HQ didn't bother us so much in September, BUT...
In light of what we are seeing and hearing on television, we have to wonder: When does stirring up the troops become fostering hatred?
Posted on: October 24, 2008
 Glenn Dexter, of Paducah, got in line early in the morning, 7:30 am, to be first in line Friday to see former President Bill Clinton and senatorial candidate Bruce Lunsford. The doors opened at 10:00. Dexter wasn't the only one to come early. The line to get in stretched the length of the Cherry Auditorium parking lot and beyond.
Posted on: October 22, 2008
I know there is a national election going on! I realize that I am not covering it in depth like everyone else online. In my defense, I made a conscious choice to concentrate on our own little part of the world. When the big regional paper ignores the river counties and the small county papers only cover what happens within their borders, well, there is a niche to be filled.
Read on for a summary of politics in the media down here...
Posted on: October 21, 2008
 Every major candidate is using robocalls. You know, those prerecorded personal messages that are either smarily on your side or going after the opponent like his jail furlough has expired.
This campaign tactic has got to be the most annoying thing to come out of A.G. Bell yelling at Watson to come here.
We couldn't persuade the candidates to quit. So we have preserved the sanctity of our castle with a little self help.
Here's our answer. We'd like to hear your opinion of robocalls-no matter who's making the call.
Posted on: October 21, 2008
UPDATE - MORE DANCING DEMS!!
Christian County Dems Dancing In Hopkinsville
Friday, October 24th 8-12
Harvest Moon Dance
Graves County Democratic Women's Club
Dinner and Dance
Friday, Oct. 24th
7-11 pm
Posted on: October 21, 2008
A friend sent us the letter he received from KET that came out of his complaint about the 1st Congressional District Forum last Monday night. It is interesting that in KET's eyes, it is Ryan's fault that they had to air the infomercial for Whitfield. We disagree with Mr. Grey's interpretation of the words "equal opportunity". Whitfield turned down his "equal opportunity" and turned it down for no good reason.
Posted on: October 17, 2008
Mark your calendar. Tuesday at 10:00 AM Sen. Mitch McConnell will have his bus tour to Rudy's Farm Center
Posted on: October 16, 2008
CALLOWAY COUNTY ATTORNEY, MARK BLANKENSHIP,
APPOINTED COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY
FOR MARSHALL AND CALLOWAY COUNTIES
Posted on: October 16, 2008
Yes, Virginia. There was a sound problem at KET Monday night. It was caused by a naughty microphone that only misbehaved during the challenger's portion of the program. And yes, there is a Santa Claus..
...if federal funding awards continue to decline, next year’s funding cycle will be particularly difficult and result in additional reductions to vital programs.
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