Thursday Numbers

You have to be odd to be number one. – Dr. Seuss

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm and humor.

This week’s topics include the Farm Bill, border wall funding, Stormy Daniels, unemployment, Arrowhead Stadium, world’s oldest skydiver, special counsel’s approval, Trump’s job approval, bowl games, Michael Cohen, and much more!

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Published in: on December 13, 2018 at 6:40 am  Leave a Comment  
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The Monday Memo: Daines, Drake & MTLeg, WH COS, & Football

It’s okay if you don’t like me. Not everyone has good taste. – Unknown

Today’s independent commentary deals with these issues:

  • Daines, Drake & MTLeg
  • White House Chief of Staff
  • FCS Playoffs
  • NFL Playoffs

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Published in: on December 10, 2018 at 6:02 am  Comments (4)  
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The Sunday Message

Dan Meers is the Kansas City Chiefs’ mascot – the K.C. Wolf.

The following story from the 700 Club is about a stunt that went wrong and how Meers learned to accept God’s plan for his life – and to be thankful.

Have a great week!

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Published in: on December 2, 2018 at 3:44 am  Comments Off on The Sunday Message  
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Tuesday’s Quick Hits: Ivanka, Sarah’s New Rules, & Football

Don’t be afraid of being different; be afraid of being the same as everyone else. –Unknown

Today’s quick hits deal with these important subjects:

  • Ivanka Trump
  • Sarah’s New Rules
  • Monday Night Football

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Published in: on November 20, 2018 at 4:37 am  Comments (1)  
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The Monday Memo: Trump, McRaven, & Football

**Posting may be a little lighter this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday**

One of the best gifts you can give someone is a genuine thank you for being in your life. -Unknown

Today’s independent commentary deals with these issues:

  • Retired Admiral Bill McRaven
  • Self-Grading
  • Football
  • One More Thing

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Published in: on November 19, 2018 at 9:11 am  Comments (8)  
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Thursday Numbers

Thinking positively isn’t about expecting the best to happen every time, but accepting that whatever happens is the best for this moment. – Unknown

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include tax revenues, new millionaires, unemployment, Brawl of the Wild, Ryan Zinke, Trump reelect poll, hate crimes, U.S. Postal Service, still counting votes, Chiefs vs. Rams, LeBron, and much more!

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Published in: on November 15, 2018 at 6:33 am  Comments (2)  
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Thursday Numbers

Sometimes the best thing you do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe, and have faith that everything will work out for the best. – Unknown

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include Aaron Rodgers, unemployment, Montana State Fair, Puerto Rico, Giant Springs Elementary School, President Donald Trump & Google, I-185 poll results, U.S. Senator Jon Tester & the Homeland Security Committee, Unions – Yes, Bob Costas, Tester & Trump, the NFL preseason comes to a close, and much more!

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Published in: on August 30, 2018 at 6:36 am  Comments Off on Thursday Numbers  
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Monday’s Quick Hits: Lottery, DUI, Independents, Trump, & Chiefs

When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that’s when passion is born. – Zig Ziglar

Today’s quick hits deal with:

  • Lottery
  • Drunk Driving
  • Political Independents
  • Fake News Awards
  • Kansas City Chiefs

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Published in: on January 8, 2018 at 9:30 am  Comments (2)  
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Tuesday Commentary: Fees, Edwards, and Football

*I hope you like the new look for 2018. Let me know your thoughts in the comments or send me an email. This “theme” is one I used many years ago. -JmB

Hope smiles from the threshold of the year to come, whispering, ‘It will be happier.’ – Alfred Lord Tennyson

Happy New Year! Today’s commentary deals with:

  • More Fees
  • What about Bob?
  • I Love Football

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Published in: on January 2, 2018 at 9:12 am  Comments (2)  
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Thursday Numbers

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude. – John C. Maxwell

Welcome to “Thursday Numbers!” In case you’re a first-time visitor, this is the weekly column where I take a look at the numbers that are in the news (in descending order) and provide commentary sometimes sprinkled with sarcasm.

This week’s topics include the NFL’s Roger Goodell, unemployment, toilets on a plane, voting in Montana, basketball blowout, Capitol Christmas Tree, remembering Pearl Harbor, impeachment vote, Al Franken, Kansas City Chiefs’ Marcus Peters, and much more!

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Published in: on December 7, 2017 at 7:52 am  Comments (3)  
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