SpeakOut 11-20 (11/20/08)
We just heard on the news that they are still fuming at Campbell about that little boy that had on the white costume. I agree with the mother, not everybody has got money that they can go out and buy these fancy costumes. She had to make her son's. Why don't they just let it be and drop it? Not everybody has money to buy McCain and Palin costumes like some of them did...

SpeakOut 11-19 (11/19/08)
I agree with the caller who said God does not mess up. That's why He chose Barack. Please tell me what does a person need to do in the city of Miner to keep the music in a bar at a lower level of sound? Numerous people are being affected by this every weekend and the problem remains a problem. ...

Reality of curtailed Christmas spending (11/19/08)
With the frazzled American economy still dominating the headlines, it's no wonder there is much attention being focused on the Christmas selling season currently under way. The truth is if you pay attention to retailers, the Christmas selling season has been under way since before Halloween as has been the trend in recent years...

I could be her parting shot (11/19/08)
There is an epidemic sweeping through the office of the Standard Democrat. While not the Bubonic Plague, it is something that can be just as deadly, especially for me...

SpeakOut 11-18 (11/18/08)
A lot of us who worked so hard to get Barack Obama elected president are suffering a letdown now that the election is over. What should be done? As other movement politicians have articulated well, the revolution must be permanent and ongoing. The next step should be to work to repeal the 22nd Amendment so that the president would not be limited to two terms...

SpeakOut 11-17 (11/17/08)
Topix- what an UGLY, UGLY site! I don't think you should be able to get on and write down a person's name and just say nothing but horrible things. It's one thing to get online and ask a simple question or say something nice about someone, but to be able to write nasty remarks about someone is not right. Freedom of speech is one thing, but this is another. I think some type of filter should be put on that does not allow more than half the items on Topix...

Your View: Worst is coming (11/17/08)
"Free lunch" strategies like Obama's have a history of self-destructing. Our recent economic collapse was but a small example of what awaits America if he continues down his imaginary road of 'change' filled with false promises. Those false and unsustainable images created in the minds of clueless voters by Obama and the DNC dream factory is as much of a fantasy as those produced in Hollywood. ...

Scam questions still need answers (11/16/08)
At long last, we are now learning the details of the mortgage scam that involved dozens of homes in Sikeston and helped contribute to problem properties in our community. Indictments were announced this week against two men who carried on the scam here and pocketed an estimated $500,000 in the process...

Speakout 11-16 (11/16/08)
Take down the gates I know several folks that live in Keloni Court in Benton. I know from speaking to them that they feel as though they are imprisoned by the gates like they have no freedom whatsoever. If they have family or friends come for holidays or a special event they must go and get them at the gate. In this day and time gas does not need to be wasted like that. I think those stupid gates should be taken down for those poor folks so they can have some freedom...

SpeakOut 11-14 (11/14/08)
Rush Limbaugh has said he will begin rebuilding the movement by calling out disloyal Republicans. Rush, my friend, in the words of Ronald Reagan, you are part of the problem, not part of the solution. What ever came out of the Topix situation? Is there a petition? I am trying to tackle the same battle in our hometown. The mayor has even asked me for help in this matter...

SpeakOut 11-13 (11/13/08)
I was coming along the Interstate headed for Sikeston. A big cotton truck run a stop sign coming from Morehouse headed like towards Canalou. I mean he didn't let up, he just plowed through that stop sign. If there had been a car coming through there, there would have been no way he wouldn't have hit him. They need to have a state patrol to sit out there and watch that place. I'm telling you there's no wonder there's so many wrecks and people getting killed. It's from stupid people!...

SpeakOut 11-12 (11/12/08)
What you be talkin 'bout? People like you would die - literally, if all of us hard working citizens would quit making your living. The only thing I am getting ready for is to work harder to give you a raise! I prepare to get up at 4 a.m. instead of 5 a.m. ...

I've no thirst for adventure (11/12/08)
It was a nice Saturday night. The house was quiet as my wife and dogs were snuggled in their bed while I was left to enjoy the quiet with my television remote in one hand and a nice, cold frosty beer in my other...

Our language can just be irritating (11/12/08)
At the end of the day and with all due respect, I personally - and absolutely - believe our language is fairly unique and at this moment in time, in some ways it's a nightmare but it's not rocket science. I believe that 24/7...

SpeakOut 11-11 (11/11/08)
Could you please clarify something for me? Prior to the primary in August, Scott County Sheriff Walters stated in his advertisements and news articles that through his efforts Scott County had received approval to house federal prisoners. Now I read today that no approval has been received. What's the story on this?...

SpeakOut 11-10 (11/10/08)
I want to send a thank you out to Chris Pobst and David Jenkins for the coverage of the Dexter Varsity Volleyball team. It was great! I am a parent of one of the girls on the team. I appreciate the fact that Mr. Jenkins took pics of the different girls and not just one or two. ...

Television doesn't bridge culture gap (11/09/08)
I am not your typical television viewer. Come to think of it, I can't even define what may be the typical television viewer any longer. Once I could because there were much fewer choices. But, alas, here comes cable and the choices explode...

SpeakOut 11-09 (11/09/08)
There's something that bothers me, I see it on TV all the time. The Animal Planet is nothing but dogs and cats, animals that are hurt. They are constantly begging for money, take care of your animals. What about our children that need help? These dogs and cats don't have a soul. ...

SpeakOut 11-07 (11/07/08)
I would like to know why Congress and the Senate can raise their salaries so much every year and can set their own price on salary raises? Medicare patients and people that are handicapped and whatever they are drawing and living on, they get a little bit of a raise. ...