THE TRIBUNE'S VIEW
Fair tax
By HENRY J. WATERS III, Publisher, Columbia Daily Tribune
Rep. Chris Kelly is an idea monger. As a minority Democrat in the Missouri House of Representatives, he is not in position to be a power monger, so his most influential work will be creating and promoting ideas, hustling among Republican colleagues to augment support. His role tends to require a long-term view.
TRIB TALK
Call 815-1776 to contribute.
"Hey, just wanted to let you know I took the little white duck from
Stephens Lake. He was delicious..."
Obama relies too much on government
By DIANA WEST "That we are in the midst of a crisis is well understood," President Barack Obama told the nation on Inauguration Day. The president can say that again and no doubt will. But the "crisis" itself is anything but well understood.
New president is the opposite of the old
By MAUREEN DOWD WASHINGTON - As Barack Obama got to town, one of the first things he did was seek the counsel of past presidents, including George Bush senior.
STAY IN TOUCH
The Tribune welcomes your comments on issues, and we offer several ways to contact us.
