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So next year having a gun will be fine, but you'll get in trouble if you have a beer? Okay then.
Harambe deserved to die
I'm at a Christmas party with a bunch of KU grads, including my husband, and they won't shut up about how great FFA is. #glorydays #makeitstop
A family friend asked me when I (single far two years) was going to get married. I didn't even say words.I just made noises.
The roads might be icy but they're not as cold as your heart
"help desk" is an oxymoron
I don't think my friends spend enough time admiring me
I have this really
f******* obnoxious
cowworker
if I had to choose between watching a full episode of the big bang theory and being murdered, I would chose murder
It takes longer to make ramen than listen to Shape of You
DONT TEXT AND DRIVE
Gifting coffee mugs to someone who moves six times a year is just asking for trouble
did you hear don trump is gonna be prez
say what you will about Rex Tillerson's ties to Russia, lack of diplomatic experience, and potential conflicts of interest, the guy has
a great name.
why are the bathrooms in the debruce center nicer than my apartment
For Christmas my dad got me a "Making Ramen for Dummies" book, but instead of it being an actual instruction manual he just photocopied the instructions off of the back of ramen and stapled it together with the fake cover. I was honestly impressed with the effort.
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Liston: President-elect Trump's attacks on the media threaten First Amendment
RYAN LISTON
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from feuding with former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly following the first Republican presidential debate to tweeting about the "failing" New York Times, President-Elect Donald Trump's attacks on the media have been a recurring theme since he began his campaign for president. His disdain for news organizations surfaced once again on Jan. 11 at his first press conference since July.
At the press conference, Trump denied CNN's Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta the chance to ask a question and called CNN "fake news" for reporting that President Barack Obama and Trump received a classified briefing regarding allegations that the Russian government had damaging information about Trump.
The briefing has been confirmed by top US officials including Vice President Joe Biden and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper. So no, Trump, CNN is not "fake news." But such is Trump's response to reports that have the potential to raise criticisms or concerns regarding him, and this response has dangerous implications.
and fear that free speech is on the line if journalists do not band together to act as watchdogs over the incoming Trump administration.
Columnists including Connie Schultz of Creators and Pete Vernon of the Columbia Journal Review wrote that journalists should have come to Acosta's aid and backed him up instead of moving on with the press conference. I wholeheartedly agree with these columnists
In this recent scuffle with the news as in many other cases, Trump has shown that he does not enjoy facing criticism and is willing to strong-arm the press to avoid answering their questions directly if he believes the questions could shed light on unflattering information. If this tactic is allowed to succeed, there will be a veil of secrecy surrounding Trump's administration which will protect him from addressing tough questions head on. We cannot let that happen.
here will be a veil of secrecy surrounding Trump's administration, which will protect him from addressing tough questions head on."
There will be a
Journalists, politicians and citizens alike need to stand in opposition to Trump's recent attack on CNN and any other attempts to evade media scrutiny. Questioning, criticizing and inspecting of the government must be preserved to maintain a truly free press. At best, failure to do so could leave Trump unchallenged on matters of national concern. At worst, it could lead the country down a path where government officials are no longer held accountable, do not feel obligated to respond to the press and get away with malpractice that has dangerous ramifications for everyone in this nation.
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Kassebaum: Resolutions should be meaningful
▶ NELLIE KASSEBAUM
@KansanNews
I am a firm believer in the power and helpfulness of resolutions. To form truly insightful resolutions, however, I think you should first look back.
This realization first came to me while watching President Barack Obama's farewell address from Chicago. His speech was reflective, but also inspirational. He encouraged citizens to engage in the democratic process, make their voices heard and ensure our democracy remains free and beneficial to
We all have an individualized foundation. The choices you make dictate who you become, which in turn build your foundation. It's generally not encouraged to look back, but I think we can glean valuable information from doing so. While I look back on my last year, I see an immense transformation. New
all. Hearing his voice reverberate through McCormick Place, Obama set a perfect example of how to create a New Year's resolution.
Watching President Obama deliver this address, I saw a man who, like many of us, had created a list of resolutions. He vowed to stay involved in politics and resolved to execute a peaceful transfer of power. He had laid a foundation for these resolutions to have a good chance of success, which is something important for all of us to remember.
knowledge, new relationships and new experiences have undoubtedly contributed to this change. If you remain the same person over the course of a year, setting resolutions might be for you.
The choices you make dictate who you become, which in turn build your foundation."
Personally, I love resolutions. I truly think there is something magical in the air around the New Year holiday that especially enhances my will and desire to constantly change and develop for the better. Over the years, my resolutions have
become more meaningful, more practical. For example, rather than "get a 4.0 GPA," I resolve to work to understand the materials I'm being taught in class. These new resolutions have proven to enact change, to serve as a catalyst to become a better person.
Looking back also allows you to more carefully craft resolutions. If you see that a resolution with good intentions has failed to impact your life, perhaps your resolution just needs some simple editing. Don't give up resolutions on the whole just because one fails. President Obama was not successful in delivering on every campaign promise, just as you will likely compromise on some of the things you promise yourself. By making your resolutions more meaningful and with your bigger picture in mind, I believe resolutions
have the power to change your life.
By first looking back, we can see the progress we've made. Without further involving politics, my personal reflections have allowed me to see where I've been, and help me decide where I want to go. Of course, there are unpredictable, life-altering events that will redirect your path toward your goals, but don't let them obfuscate it. These events remind us of our bigger picture view of life, who we want to be and how we want to be that person. Resolutions can help you crystallize that version of you we strive towards and remind you how to get there; but first, remember where you've been and how far you've already come.
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