Monthly Archives: March 2023

I was elected to public office as a Democrat and it saddens me to see what has become of the Nebraska Democrat party. My friend, the late Mike Dugan, was an example of how the Democrats used to think and … Continue reading →

March 27, 2023 By David D. Begley On Friday, March 24, 2023, Senator Carol Blood used the “n” word during a Judiciary committee hearing.[1] The context was the publication of the “n” word in Mark Twain’s Life on the Mississippi. … Continue reading →

It was about a dozen years ago. I was at an eating establishment with a committed member of the Left. I had picked up an Omaha World-Herald. On the front page, below the fold, was the story about baby Storm. … Continue reading →

Off the rails. Beyond the pale. Off the deep end. These are all common expressions that are used when someone’s words, actions and behavior are beyond acceptable norms. The decision earlier this year of the Nebraska Democrats – lead by … Continue reading →

March 9, 2023 By David D. Begley The former UN Ambassador and Governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, appeared before a standing room only crowd on March 8, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The personal highlight for me was when … Continue reading →