tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108490172024-03-18T23:09:27.945-05:00Tony's Kansas CityOpinion, Jokes and Stories from KCTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.comBlogger143359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-21491809250670373952024-03-18T19:58:00.005-05:002024-03-18T20:10:10.353-05:00Kansas City Country Club Plaza Crime Spikes As Mayor Ignores Crisis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-tSSXevdovdnPpyEws4dK9qIMu9yDz8PvMG4uB8T5KGqCSe9krxTHYYndK9CtLlXORdFVNQ_1XTWSooc6xQvBfuuKGeoj_lC7hwUztOX-_qQyGero9ONal4syuS3mbPS8eD3XQ8BlDgRSOvnKNnElRNnbgBvs41cPDPP3gvN-f0j8GZmJEnFww/s1600/PlazaMayorQ.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-tSSXevdovdnPpyEws4dK9qIMu9yDz8PvMG4uB8T5KGqCSe9krxTHYYndK9CtLlXORdFVNQ_1XTWSooc6xQvBfuuKGeoj_lC7hwUztOX-_qQyGero9ONal4syuS3mbPS8eD3XQ8BlDgRSOvnKNnElRNnbgBvs41cPDPP3gvN-f0j8GZmJEnFww/s599/PlazaMayorQ.jpg"></a>
<p>Insiders tell our blog community . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Plaza is basically dead on most weekday nights and there's very little customer traffic . . .</span></i></b></p><p>Sadly . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Thieves preying upon the embattled entertainment district have increased their effort.</span></i></b></p><p>Don't worry . . . It gets worse . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">MAYOR Q'S OFFICE SEEMS FOCUSED ON NEW OWNERSHIP AS PLAZA MERCHANTS CRY OUT IN VAIN AS THEFTS SPIKE!!!<br></span></i></b></p><p>Sadly, the Summer doesn't bode well for biz on the Plaza. </p><p>Again . . . </p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Our blog community traces A LOT of this back to Mayor Q shouting "no justice, no peace" on the Plaza during 2020 BLM riots and basically saying to nearby merchants and residents that he didn't care about their well-being and valued "social justice" advocacy far more . . . Later, many of those same protesters burned cars, broke windows and battled police. </span></i></b><br></p><p>And so . . </p><p>Here's the latest report confirming the ongoing decline of the Country Club Plaza . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-country-club-plaza-crime.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-52965301037688644172024-03-18T19:55:00.015-05:002024-03-18T20:15:26.267-05:00KC Tenants Crash Downtown Pro Tax Meetup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dySUdvRyafTlt7LJS4Zvs-4R7SXewNQhvBuZZCxGoZxaZ5qDVxwwzC0v-P4654JQu9Q6VgWznEYQDtM6ha8N2gkS7SWR4rqbR8oDM1ufNByykn91c6bAsI28WI3BSp9BRzwHHhraCAz3clA7wTCt5LLCr5CUaZJilLiSikhQri7O0pxCABqfEQ/s1600/KCTenPoo.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dySUdvRyafTlt7LJS4Zvs-4R7SXewNQhvBuZZCxGoZxaZ5qDVxwwzC0v-P4654JQu9Q6VgWznEYQDtM6ha8N2gkS7SWR4rqbR8oDM1ufNByykn91c6bAsI28WI3BSp9BRzwHHhraCAz3clA7wTCt5LLCr5CUaZJilLiSikhQri7O0pxCABqfEQ/s599/KCTenPoo.jpg"></a>
<p>Actually . . .</p><p>The KC Tenants antics have only begun . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">There's an early voting protest planned for tomorrow morning. </span></i></b><br></p>
<p>Here's a peek at our 2nd favorite local protesters hoping to shout rather than debate . . .</p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kc-tenants-crash-downtown-pro-tax-meetup.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-33056767075601458652024-03-18T19:54:00.006-05:002024-03-18T20:01:38.155-05:00KK Seyz To Mayor Q: Unblock Me!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4njwS9ZWdfNFIOPlghZdWNWtjbyqUd25wehEs2f7Sp3DmvaOduDTm-w9uL-F0C33NHavJPA0_ACbPuDLMf3IxGeyKkgLfPD2wUmItoCGZfeCnj9wefOEMvGQk7ALxVC24nT5djeKHD1QtmA7x9X1bD37mf2wShHIOgD5EfgrpfbI-cSuS40O0iA/s599/kktalkq.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4njwS9ZWdfNFIOPlghZdWNWtjbyqUd25wehEs2f7Sp3DmvaOduDTm-w9uL-F0C33NHavJPA0_ACbPuDLMf3IxGeyKkgLfPD2wUmItoCGZfeCnj9wefOEMvGQk7ALxVC24nT5djeKHD1QtmA7x9X1bD37mf2wShHIOgD5EfgrpfbI-cSuS40O0iA/s599/kktalkq.jpeg"></a>
<p>This town's top conservative talker shared an <b>EXCEPTIONAL </b>show today and here is the ultimatum to Kansas City's elected leader: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kk-seyz-to-mayor-q-unblock-me.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-76847258511997528722024-03-18T19:52:00.026-05:002024-03-18T20:24:30.157-05:00Kansas City Crime Scene: Gun Crime, Protest Victory & Suspect Creepers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowBrncUzAI06GM0j-JK3AWBbCFITgQEGNH68H5D5NYlhSbxR0j3RyhEBA3LWzoUeWmXi_wgbGzEMpaC7Kr7il07dZubSnA8jCFm7PE1KuOmkU7TAyBqEH6XphdmX9y3rjFP-6auq1NyLm3wCCsBjFfZQO43166kg3ZzmJ__so9pZFU79f2u4/s799/policelinelooksm.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgowBrncUzAI06GM0j-JK3AWBbCFITgQEGNH68H5D5NYlhSbxR0j3RyhEBA3LWzoUeWmXi_wgbGzEMpaC7Kr7il07dZubSnA8jCFm7PE1KuOmkU7TAyBqEH6XphdmX9y3rjFP-6auq1NyLm3wCCsBjFfZQO43166kg3ZzmJ__so9pZFU79f2u4/s599/policelinelooksm.jpg"></a>
<p>In this collection of news we feature updates, critical court cases and more deets from <b>ALLEGED</b> misdeeds throughout the metro. <br></p>
<p>Check <i><b><a href="http://www.tonyskansascity.com">TKC</a></b></i> news gathering . . .</p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-crime-scene-gun-crime.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-68929914924876082442024-03-18T19:51:00.000-05:002024-03-18T20:16:08.608-05:00Overland Park Car Bomb Arson Suspected After Busted Biz Deal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QAff0YBVHMjj3FjboCfu_ZUNzpSRj5X5cQbLYK1ne0F7z4ZvCQqj2Ml3OxiYYnt977j2NYdCy5GGGiNNXYIIIqFdOPIcX2QkqGUHUkjuOa_vHPxoZEKJwlRWNC1QLOogHFfwdfH535vF_qffidAziXxVO2_ldKNh03pk13QuRH28Yf6A4y8-tQ/s1600/blowup.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7QAff0YBVHMjj3FjboCfu_ZUNzpSRj5X5cQbLYK1ne0F7z4ZvCQqj2Ml3OxiYYnt977j2NYdCy5GGGiNNXYIIIqFdOPIcX2QkqGUHUkjuOa_vHPxoZEKJwlRWNC1QLOogHFfwdfH535vF_qffidAziXxVO2_ldKNh03pk13QuRH28Yf6A4y8-tQ/s599/blowup.jpg"></a>
<p>The Golden Ghetto can get rough when money is on the line . . . Here is one example that startup biz hype turns serious when otherwise nice Johnson County denizens start losing big bucks . . . Check-it: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/overland-park-car-bomb-arson-suspected.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-87387531262256015802024-03-18T19:50:00.000-05:002024-03-18T20:15:54.704-05:00Newspaper Compares Kansas Votes For Trump To Putin Rigged Election<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Wc4T3wFqME/W1cGg4VnLPI/AAAAAAACPqc/8ERqhThLN8wECpBt58YiJixDeurQ0DeAACKgBGAs/s1600/trumpsmilesm.jpg"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Wc4T3wFqME/W1cGg4VnLPI/AAAAAAACPqc/8ERqhThLN8wECpBt58YiJixDeurQ0DeAACKgBGAs/s1600/trumpsmilesm.jpg"></a>
<p>Sure . . .</p><p>Nobody has much confidence in Russian votes . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">BUT RUSSIA COMPARISON FEATURED IN THE KANSAS CITY STAR IS DISGUSTING FOR ANYBODY WHO CARES ABOUT LOCAL DEMOCRACY!!!</span></i></b></p><p>Like it or not . . . Most voters in the Sunflower State prefer the former Prez over the current one.</p><p>Sadly, here's the newspaper doubting the electorate and pouting just like online trolls shouting about a rigged 2020 election . . .</p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/newspaper-compares-kansas-votes-for.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-12947066000776284572024-03-18T19:49:00.006-05:002024-03-18T20:01:31.841-05:00Show-Me Missouri Social Media Case Against Prez Biden Confronting Skepticism<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlLDXugmNvo-bJnt3D3T-pkTy8P0l4KE38mnBuYCiXbiwPECftvsoFDaprG8Uri0NikfKVseOKc5GUUO2ERkhLiDh2F_jlyuD6zjobh5tLJPT0z7JhP-V2xF0yeVJbEhT0163GAmYzS8cYN541WuL_khk7K3aQDrukLBF39Uvv4rEoB9hhUoYxw/s1600/supremecourtagain.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUlLDXugmNvo-bJnt3D3T-pkTy8P0l4KE38mnBuYCiXbiwPECftvsoFDaprG8Uri0NikfKVseOKc5GUUO2ERkhLiDh2F_jlyuD6zjobh5tLJPT0z7JhP-V2xF0yeVJbEhT0163GAmYzS8cYN541WuL_khk7K3aQDrukLBF39Uvv4rEoB9hhUoYxw/s599/supremecourtagain.jpg"></a>
<p>Sadly . . . Government pressure against communication outlets is a fact of life and the highest court in the land doesn't seem ready to make a ruling on new tech they don't really understand.</p><p>Here's a highlight and foreshadowing . . .<br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/show-me-missouri-social-media-case.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-74685755706502281262024-03-18T19:43:00.004-05:002024-03-18T20:01:30.168-05:00Kansas Guv Kelly Threatens Political Pushback In Support Of Medicaid Expansion<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fCArFt0Wh88/XpZXjLnIFnI/AAAAAAACu9k/LdpkwsFmOWMm1098DdeGq0YfcCmPCS84ACKgBGAsYHg/s599/kellylooknowsm.jpg"><img src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fCArFt0Wh88/XpZXjLnIFnI/AAAAAAACu9k/LdpkwsFmOWMm1098DdeGq0YfcCmPCS84ACKgBGAsYHg/s599/kellylooknowsm.jpg"></a>
<p>Actually . . . </p><p>Her tough talk on this issue should be welcomed. </p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Reality check . . . Even our <span style="color: red;">STRONGEST RED STATE FRIENDS CAN'T DENY BROKEN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS</span> . . . And the need for more help for the lower castes.</span></i></b></p><p>Here's the word and what might dominate the election year when crafty GOP denizens would rather fight about trans rules . . . Check-it: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-guv-kelly-threatens-political.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-81737135001565321682024-03-18T19:39:00.005-05:002024-03-18T20:01:28.537-05:00Kansas City Trash Carts Coming Soon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMH8EuzOmh1ogR7gSBVCvqVCkJCArSNNYua8Uy4c28Y4PNsHu8-a7j7H6hCmyXtzSsjL0ac-Ggaf-gXDIPs1mN_gFWK440_9YC0dRm1sPlG7xz1qOzWm0Z_A5UQyKLObb4Te1WxSW9QmPumKzIjyFfg_JrOsGmDPSU45I18tMIgXPw1YNgg/s599/NewBinsagain.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpMH8EuzOmh1ogR7gSBVCvqVCkJCArSNNYua8Uy4c28Y4PNsHu8-a7j7H6hCmyXtzSsjL0ac-Ggaf-gXDIPs1mN_gFWK440_9YC0dRm1sPlG7xz1qOzWm0Z_A5UQyKLObb4Te1WxSW9QmPumKzIjyFfg_JrOsGmDPSU45I18tMIgXPw1YNgg/s599/NewBinsagain.jpg"></a>
<p>Sorry . . . But here's a bit of good news . . . It looks like those of us who need to throw out more than two bags might be getting a bit of a break. <br></p>
<p>This isn't much local progress . . . But it's important . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-trash-carts-coming-soon.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-28404402396167676262024-03-18T19:38:00.007-05:002024-03-18T20:01:26.780-05:00Kansas City Public Radio & TV Predict Climate Change Dust Bowl Days<a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d6eWeU6iouY/TgVpvN4-kcI/AAAAAAAAJwM/PYIdniWwbVM/s800/jordancarverlook.jpg"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-d6eWeU6iouY/TgVpvN4-kcI/AAAAAAAAJwM/PYIdniWwbVM/s599/jordancarverlook.jpg"></a>
<p>Yes . . . They aren't lying . . . The Midwest and a big part of the nation are, in fact, coping with an ongoing drought that has lasted nearly two years. </p><p>Traditional April showers <b><i>MIGHT </i></b>help this situation.</p><p>Meanwhile . . .</p><p>The reporting from our progressive friends seems exceptionally dire and seemingly predicts impending skyfall if your mom doesn't give up her SUV: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-public-radio-tv-predict.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-84129649790571045182024-03-18T19:38:00.006-05:002024-03-18T20:01:25.041-05:00Kansas City Big Slick 2024 Hype Begins<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYyq5p_cif8/XPr2xlpMz8I/AAAAAAACfZs/OKKe5NoVwA09DCnHOKkazE0KXEhaNpLrQCKgBGAs/s1600/bigslick.JPG"><img src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vYyq5p_cif8/XPr2xlpMz8I/AAAAAAACfZs/OKKe5NoVwA09DCnHOKkazE0KXEhaNpLrQCKgBGAs/s599/bigslick.JPG"></a>
<p>Before the days of Taylor Swift . . . These B-listers were the biggest thing in town. </p><p>Their efforts to help youngsters are still commendable and deserve support. </p><p>More publicity for their annual event starts this week . . . Here's a bit of a tease from our hipster friends:<br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-big-slick-2024-hype-begins.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-22425171070447880552024-03-18T15:11:00.001-05:002024-03-18T20:01:23.261-05:00Goodbye Barney Allis Plaza Parking Garage<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5EXVj75zU6NC5pwMU93rsBmHJLToX-4qg1felh0lRU-xnX3oHzB1p_IEblIPwqtP76t3mgB8Jh0-tWlrct3VsGjIt9Lg6mq_2pta1n9FqUxoyIwlrNP4DLjbniorrnt7Xl8MHEEzKV65RjP5MjGAGUTkWZbrhgbXoHDeEYmL9XmE7qEp0MpEcOw/s1600/barneyallisplaxzagarage.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5EXVj75zU6NC5pwMU93rsBmHJLToX-4qg1felh0lRU-xnX3oHzB1p_IEblIPwqtP76t3mgB8Jh0-tWlrct3VsGjIt9Lg6mq_2pta1n9FqUxoyIwlrNP4DLjbniorrnt7Xl8MHEEzKV65RjP5MjGAGUTkWZbrhgbXoHDeEYmL9XmE7qEp0MpEcOw/s599/barneyallisplaxzagarage.jpg"></a>
<p>A low key closure deserves a bit of scrutiny because there are still efforts to "develop" this parcel into something monstrous without voter consent. </p><p>Thankfully . . . There's not a lot of money or interest in taking on the project.</p><p>For now, here's even less local parking downtown amid stadium talks . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/goodbye-barney-allis-plaza-parking.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-87513414617365654672024-03-18T05:37:00.029-05:002024-03-18T05:47:09.876-05:00Kansas City Chiefs Skimping On CBA?!?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaXxkHsaQZHyqQ9stupcXg8EbEezl8QWEjgH9AsKH2fYVeSyf2JV4f9-Au8DjsocbDeaOLmrHkDpjXnVZdWa8jVJztUuXcE3fZmx0DXyqM9E9ivpzRDFMlOXr_uhSIYXu221lBRP_JVCprljiuoXlxd8EK2qeK_-PesL97ZrP3LEOhaelWIOU=s599"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhaXxkHsaQZHyqQ9stupcXg8EbEezl8QWEjgH9AsKH2fYVeSyf2JV4f9-Au8DjsocbDeaOLmrHkDpjXnVZdWa8jVJztUuXcE3fZmx0DXyqM9E9ivpzRDFMlOXr_uhSIYXu221lBRP_JVCprljiuoXlxd8EK2qeK_-PesL97ZrP3LEOhaelWIOU=s599"></a>
<p>Behind the scenes, on the QT and very hush, hush . . . <br></p><p>We've got inside word on how the CBA negotiations are going . . . Remember, for many urban voters the <a href="https://www.policylink.org/resources-tools/tools/all-in-cities/good-jobs/community-benefits-agreements" target="_blank"><b>community benefits agreement</b></a> is the "make or break" argument in order to secure a yes vote.</p><p>Why???</p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Critics of the plan justifiably rant about taxes and money for billionaires . . . BUT . . . A stellar community benefits agreement will put <span style="color: #38761d;"><u>REAL MONEY IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS</u></span> that will probably provide more investment for locals than a tattoo shop, some vegan restaurants and a couple of LGBT bars . . . Sorry. </span></i></b></p><p>Still . . . </p><p>From the perspective of the Chiefs . . . After winning back-to-back Super Bowls . . . They seemingly believe the case to keep them in town is <b>OBVIOUS </b>and only a fool would want to see them depart for another town. </p><p>Still . . .</p><p>This sales tax extension is a patchwork of interests cobbled together and insiders are worried about Kansas City's favorite pro-team holding out. </p><p>The big question . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-chiefs-skimping-on-cba.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-56261145932986255112024-03-18T04:55:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:46:13.377-05:00Kansas City St. Paddy's Day Parade 2024: Low Turnout FAIL?!?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4peiF9OTtaYAstWOpbJO-pSi70zZJ_CnuB9uMjrV83GhC4RpBuR9ZGubL82XHLAkKYYDMAPSJMPSDOEXWZtUNU_KevOaZn7NO_tB7sug0S_Jbhwta42gZxap2GG7xXilZ9cM0PxdsN8zxTYJLaeF6n_C5ijASujT4Pkfz9EKxclU3UWgbqxqKtg/s1600/paradeoveview.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4peiF9OTtaYAstWOpbJO-pSi70zZJ_CnuB9uMjrV83GhC4RpBuR9ZGubL82XHLAkKYYDMAPSJMPSDOEXWZtUNU_KevOaZn7NO_tB7sug0S_Jbhwta42gZxap2GG7xXilZ9cM0PxdsN8zxTYJLaeF6n_C5ijASujT4Pkfz9EKxclU3UWgbqxqKtg/s599/paradeoveview.jpg"></a>
<p>So . . . We're getting word back from our blog community after the parade and here's the story that won't appear in mainstream media reports: </p><p><b><i><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">ATTENDANCE DECLINED DRAMATICALLY AT KANSAS CITY'S ST. PADDY'S PARADE!!! </span></i></b></p><p>It was a little colder but sunny and mostly above 40 degrees Fahrenheit . . . </p><p>Consider . . . <br></p><p>Midday Sunday isn't really a great time for a parade . . . People are getting ready for the work week and mostly wanting spend their last few hours of weekend down time relaxing rather than stressing over a family outing. <br></p>
<p>Still . . . This comment resonates and offers a bit of disappointment . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-st-paddys-day-parade-2024.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-5694425173222701092024-03-18T04:45:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:46:11.322-05:00Kansas City Spin: Baller Start, Battlegrounds & Cowtown Baristas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNrbaVxA_n-x20tefAjsdZeEh0gJm_VgqG5gPRuw2wzNURUULMQqUz5XOi4eW1jj2tFv1YYqd59Mmu3yXBozRsfkTCKynS4pJU4U_rAbDRmm_o5ud9_9_2F1NozyNO1gTUDK-a3I2wBzIPNGLcZ4kJGGYaX4niiRWiIIYKkrq6XxtLi9z84zr/s1600/SommerRayDJPublicitySharePromoFairU.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiNrbaVxA_n-x20tefAjsdZeEh0gJm_VgqG5gPRuw2wzNURUULMQqUz5XOi4eW1jj2tFv1YYqd59Mmu3yXBozRsfkTCKynS4pJU4U_rAbDRmm_o5ud9_9_2F1NozyNO1gTUDK-a3I2wBzIPNGLcZ4kJGGYaX4niiRWiIIYKkrq6XxtLi9z84zr/s599/SommerRayDJPublicitySharePromoFairU.jpg"></a>
<p>Right now DJ, model, fitness influencer and <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sommerray/?hl=en&img_index=1" target="_blank">hottie Sommer</a></b> inspires this morning peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.</p>
<p>Check <b><a href="http://www.tonyskansascity.com">TKC </a></b>news gathering . . . </p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-spin-baller-start.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-67444276763524155712024-03-18T04:41:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:46:09.333-05:00Did Jackson County Sheriff Flex On Crowd Too Much For St. Paddy's Day?!?!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PEMvZn-IR_hHMgQNibDYxKHQtBFQK5m1N8X9FKLq8OH0tG92_0eD-QBM9n_ipZJM3SZHPiyRpIkt3khCKfP43svr9I5MIxtbcbu-psPMYtlBjSYZSaZRrth2EZi6dMEqOqCkzgMAzSWm4vasTMH6B5lBVLK8JGjDy3_Xip0Ne3ordRLvPtNfgQ/s1600/sherifflongguns.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5PEMvZn-IR_hHMgQNibDYxKHQtBFQK5m1N8X9FKLq8OH0tG92_0eD-QBM9n_ipZJM3SZHPiyRpIkt3khCKfP43svr9I5MIxtbcbu-psPMYtlBjSYZSaZRrth2EZi6dMEqOqCkzgMAzSWm4vasTMH6B5lBVLK8JGjDy3_Xip0Ne3ordRLvPtNfgQ/s599/sherifflongguns.jpg"></a>
<p>The top image deserves a peek . . . It might seem a bit excessive to some. <br></p><p>Meanwhile . . . </p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">We didn't see KCPD showing off their big guns but instead noticed police officers delving into the crowd and talking with parade-goers.</span></i></b></p><p>We'll have more on this in another post but . . . To be fair . . . The noticeable increase in the presence of law enforcement did make some people feel safer . . . Here's the word: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/did-jackson-county-sheriff-flex-on.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-72700391887255194802024-03-18T04:38:00.002-05:002024-03-18T05:45:54.633-05:00Survey Seyz: Power Move At Border Boosts Guv Parson Popularity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7Lxls46RmCI03KCgNTHifxbBo7sQVbO4JLMfZ8VL7rmCDrQide1xOM9VHuoJCP6bS8ImlssXJYbkj51yjqpoxGGqVgCc49wG9xA_WgIOM4ukVC4OLaRnmyaa1IpSGgMCZ_8CDRzwW8hPah1G_r4VhhHnUlBUvJ68vn64ggNrRf6imnuzhxk/s599/parson.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7Lxls46RmCI03KCgNTHifxbBo7sQVbO4JLMfZ8VL7rmCDrQide1xOM9VHuoJCP6bS8ImlssXJYbkj51yjqpoxGGqVgCc49wG9xA_WgIOM4ukVC4OLaRnmyaa1IpSGgMCZ_8CDRzwW8hPah1G_r4VhhHnUlBUvJ68vn64ggNrRf6imnuzhxk/s599/parson.jpg"></a>
<p>A recent bit of public opinion data . . . We don't argue these stats but notice that some of the sentiment around the KCMO might be tainted/flavored by sentiments about the Britt Reid pass . . . Check-it: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/survey-seyz-power-move-at-border-boosts.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-29835567230576614592024-03-18T04:37:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:53:13.867-05:00Kansas City Hospital Price Check<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1CM8MIpSPNo/TIA3g-djL1I/AAAAAAAADjQ/7FFg6vGsbMw/s800/Blink182EnemaoftheStaterz.jpg"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1CM8MIpSPNo/TIA3g-djL1I/AAAAAAAADjQ/7FFg6vGsbMw/s599/Blink182EnemaoftheStaterz.jpg"></a>
<p>As always . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Given the current American healthcare system . . . The best remedy for most ailments is youth, Windex, prayer and Robitussin . . . Also faith is never a bad thing if only because clever politicos will likely resurrect recently dearly departed locals for the next election.</span></i></b></p><p>Again, here's a more optimistic take about costs . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-hospital-price-check.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-31605167196146953192024-03-18T04:36:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:53:04.674-05:00Kansas ACLU Argues Against AG Kobach Victory On Trans ID<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3b9OsB-LjOp5v6BM5g4J0KuC1qFBWHpOZaVXQvHypcNNV8q9_-ZBmwTL4XHXxPtkNvzQUEfsSCuuAcLxkgSkWxmlD4ME-2lFsEoSsN1HXeH55iqDNxzS5uFcCQ4zlYC6jbSwsi12mv1ABFs5ETIsG68e_GgTZHv2KceqItLLIwx6r0zigp4/s1142/kobachlook.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3b9OsB-LjOp5v6BM5g4J0KuC1qFBWHpOZaVXQvHypcNNV8q9_-ZBmwTL4XHXxPtkNvzQUEfsSCuuAcLxkgSkWxmlD4ME-2lFsEoSsN1HXeH55iqDNxzS5uFcCQ4zlYC6jbSwsi12mv1ABFs5ETIsG68e_GgTZHv2KceqItLLIwx6r0zigp4/s599/kobachlook.jpg"></a>
<p>The legal debate over "trans rights" for youngsters in schools and by way of public ID is ongoing.</p><p><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/kansas-judge-says-drivers-license-changes-doesnt-violate-trans-peoples-rcna142877" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">We blogged earlier that courts seem to agree with Kansas AG Kobach in his legal arguments on the trans driver's license issue.</span></i></b></a></p><p>Now, here's the perspective from his opposition amid the ongoing court battle . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-aclu-argues-against-ag-kobach.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-37257302527571308812024-03-18T04:33:00.003-05:002024-03-18T05:45:48.849-05:00Kansas & Missouri Social Justice 'Get Out Of Jail Free Card' Coming Soon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK7Etjru0YOi1lAqCHFtfr9kYy6U2DLNPnuXdazsE40ovnjERZ2R-GHlEg6HHdVZoMgaybfa4xPnTGj88ZOYQEs4IGK3qSqDj4PUs8t8GGhDSVbkcy9yCAgnAr84rUkK800fBfMQnaJl9i9TRFt5X7TLrxys7iNX1yTv3UvNgUZmUeAhRs8I0lw/s1600/jailcard.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK7Etjru0YOi1lAqCHFtfr9kYy6U2DLNPnuXdazsE40ovnjERZ2R-GHlEg6HHdVZoMgaybfa4xPnTGj88ZOYQEs4IGK3qSqDj4PUs8t8GGhDSVbkcy9yCAgnAr84rUkK800fBfMQnaJl9i9TRFt5X7TLrxys7iNX1yTv3UvNgUZmUeAhRs8I0lw/s599/jailcard.jpg"></a>
<p>Yes, there are a lot of people locked up unjustly . . . Sadly, many of social justice advocates <b><i>ALSO</i></b> mistakenly seem to believe that every prisoner is a patron saint and putting more ex-cons on to local streets is a mater of "equity" and not just another public safety threat that neighborhoods will have to endure for better & worse. </p><p>Of course, we share the more optimistic take a well . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-missouri-social-justice-get-out.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-57356718740789526272024-03-18T04:30:00.000-05:002024-03-18T05:53:46.966-05:00Former Kansas City Star Building Reborn As 'Grand Place' Luxury Living<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LXk1yEHfP5wPA6cq3_D0OE3TY1hkIiLBY9b1tsminCyfJnYg1VjlMvgVzUvCqwd_XDPWvKU7tp5rP8cax3bc3emwbL0YAusxPQ5C9DDlfwRjQnngi1xEPyAA3QQZ8lq5aXb8ljsqTpD_tlNmxoOdSequyhXsw4IbPl_E27hl5TbnRTXgGTyvXA/s1600/grandplacedevelopment.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3LXk1yEHfP5wPA6cq3_D0OE3TY1hkIiLBY9b1tsminCyfJnYg1VjlMvgVzUvCqwd_XDPWvKU7tp5rP8cax3bc3emwbL0YAusxPQ5C9DDlfwRjQnngi1xEPyAA3QQZ8lq5aXb8ljsqTpD_tlNmxoOdSequyhXsw4IbPl_E27hl5TbnRTXgGTyvXA/s599/grandplacedevelopment.jpg"></a>
<p>As always . . .</p><p>We thank <b>BEST & BRIGHTEST TKC READERS</b> for sharing a glimpse of the good life with our blog community.</p><p>To wit . . .</p><p><b><i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">CHECK DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY LUXURY LIFE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE FORMER NEWSPAPER HEADQUARTERS!!!</span></i></b></p><p>This place has <b>EVERYTHING </b>including local history . . . Time-tested architecture and possibly constant construction of a new baseball stadium a few blocks up along with a pretty decent gas station across the street where residents can buy a pack of smokes or something a bit <i><b>stronger </b></i>in the parking lot. </p><p>Here's the pitch . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/former-kansas-city-star-building-reborn.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-52720815225557026392024-03-18T04:29:00.004-05:002024-03-18T05:45:46.969-05:00Kansas City Arts Scene FINALLY Recovering From Long COVID<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QLqkQvJouuixNaUomsVW6DZNF780U4GtfucLGSjS3raP4_pW4vF3qC8HBhEQWofNyhCAOvekskdqTWJbc1gaS488pbAFl8SYwrfBLjfnnI3ZBIGKyqgEGN4F9MI77QbNblGOb8X2LtkpueMDAQyMTr_xdXBRj8VVVjdPCxz7w1lbcr3BfzJrHw/s599/CovidHazAgain.jpeg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QLqkQvJouuixNaUomsVW6DZNF780U4GtfucLGSjS3raP4_pW4vF3qC8HBhEQWofNyhCAOvekskdqTWJbc1gaS488pbAFl8SYwrfBLjfnnI3ZBIGKyqgEGN4F9MI77QbNblGOb8X2LtkpueMDAQyMTr_xdXBRj8VVVjdPCxz7w1lbcr3BfzJrHw/s599/CovidHazAgain.jpeg"></a>
<p>This report is worth a look for locals because it shares a couple of truisms . . .</p><p>The Kansas City arts scene is an economic engine that does sustain <b>THOUSANDS </b>of people</p><p>Even better . . .</p><p>Check the economic data and notice that locals are starting to get back out in the aftermath of the pandemic and support local artists & artisans throughout the metro . . . Here's the word<br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-arts-scene-finally.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-33705655778340903822024-03-17T21:36:00.006-05:002024-03-17T21:50:13.329-05:00Kansas City Walk: Local Notes, '24 Threats & Ireland Loves Palestine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hz1IT5vKYsCF-IOtsPkujQtsQAzIlPqHFWKNnwMVYeMV7hAzwVRa6om-kEKvsrV5asPzKj8SuO3P2_1LMvor90QfVtHpYA1_7TYBatcXjrlKdX106fqjizmGtTn56h-RhbjDGnjh6uWgMf5oB_ZQWAP0Ty_GPu0w5kKJFHOygcGuzrHCloM/s599/CandiceAngelblelook.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1hz1IT5vKYsCF-IOtsPkujQtsQAzIlPqHFWKNnwMVYeMV7hAzwVRa6om-kEKvsrV5asPzKj8SuO3P2_1LMvor90QfVtHpYA1_7TYBatcXjrlKdX106fqjizmGtTn56h-RhbjDGnjh6uWgMf5oB_ZQWAP0Ty_GPu0w5kKJFHOygcGuzrHCloM/s599/CandiceAngelblelook.jpg"></a>
<p>Once again <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/candiceswanepoel/?hl=en" target="_blank">Angel Candice</a></b> inspires us to finish up our bloggy endeavors early on Sunday night as we share just a bit of pop culture, community news and top headlines.</p><p>However . . . <br></p><p><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">More than anything else about "the discourse" this blog LOVES inconvenient facts . . . Here's one that should leave our Irish-American friends scratching their heads: </span></i></span></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">"Nearly <a href="https://theweek.com/politics/ireland-most-pro-palestinian-countries" target="_blank">80% of Irish people back the Palestinians</a> and think that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, according to the most recent polling. This high level of support for the Palestinian people may come as a surprise to those looking in from the outside, given that Ireland is a majority-white, majority-Catholic country situated more than 2,000 miles away from the Middle East." </span></i></b><br></p>
<p>Something to consider along with a bunch of other news stories we're reading tonight . . . <br></p><p>Check <b><a href="http://www.tonyskansascity.com">TKC </a></b>news gathering . . . </p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-walk-local-notes-ireland.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-61906782890406034222024-03-17T21:05:00.000-05:002024-03-17T21:37:10.264-05:00Kansas City Faith Community Leader Endorses Jackson County Question 1<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNPEW8LRVjE/UX0CzWw0uaI/AAAAAAAAkak/UVswJ2d-NIc/s400/churchlookagainsm.jpg"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LNPEW8LRVjE/UX0CzWw0uaI/AAAAAAAAkak/UVswJ2d-NIc/s400/churchlookagainsm.jpg"></a>
<p>Apropos for Sunday, we take a look at local politics and the pulpit meeting to endorse a controversial construction effort in the Crossroads. <br></p>
<p>Here's the word . . . <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/kansas-city-faith-community-leader.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10849017.post-70992911927292045972024-03-17T19:03:00.007-05:002024-03-17T19:04:10.921-05:00Mailer Attacks 'Billionaire Ballpark' In Downtown Kansas City <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dySUdvRyafTlt7LJS4Zvs-4R7SXewNQhvBuZZCxGoZxaZ5qDVxwwzC0v-P4654JQu9Q6VgWznEYQDtM6ha8N2gkS7SWR4rqbR8oDM1ufNByykn91c6bAsI28WI3BSp9BRzwHHhraCAz3clA7wTCt5LLCr5CUaZJilLiSikhQri7O0pxCABqfEQ/s1600/KCTenPoo.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7dySUdvRyafTlt7LJS4Zvs-4R7SXewNQhvBuZZCxGoZxaZ5qDVxwwzC0v-P4654JQu9Q6VgWznEYQDtM6ha8N2gkS7SWR4rqbR8oDM1ufNByykn91c6bAsI28WI3BSp9BRzwHHhraCAz3clA7wTCt5LLCr5CUaZJilLiSikhQri7O0pxCABqfEQ/s599/KCTenPoo.jpg"></a>
<p>With a little more than two weeks until the election showdown . . . The conversation about the proposed downtown Kansas City stadium is getting heated. <br></p>
<p>Accordingly . . .</p><p>Thanks to <b>AWESOME TKC READERS </b>. . . We notice the start of the mail campaign: <br></p>
<span></span><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/2024/03/mailer-attacks-billionaire-ballpark-in.html#more"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><b><a href="https://www.tonyskansascity.com/">Read more at tonyskansascity.com</a></b></div>Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17923450492847284487noreply@blogger.com0