<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:pingback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/pingback/" xmlns:trackback="http://madskills.com/public/xml/rss/module/trackback/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Kansas City Star - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/</link><description>whereIstand.com: The Kansas City Star - whereIstand.com</description><image><url>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/Thumbnail</url><title>The Kansas City Star - whereIstand.com</title><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/</link></image><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright 2004-2008 whereIstand.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:34:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>whereIstand.com 2.3</generator><managingEditor>nick@whereIstand.com</managingEditor><webMaster>nick@whereIstand.com</webMaster><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"He is a man of strength, empathy, energy and intelligence"</em></div></body><title>Barack Obama should win the 2008 presidential election. (2008 Presidential Election)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/48700</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/48700</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:27:30 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"He is a man of strength, empathy, energy and intelligence"&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>2008 Presidential Election</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>McCain chose a vice presidential candidate who is so clearly unqualified for high
      office that the thought of her stepping into the presidency is frightening.</em></div></body><title>Sarah Palin is not qualified to be the President of the United States. (John McCain-Sarah Palin)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/58996</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/58996</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:23:30 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;McCain chose a vice presidential candidate who is so clearly unqualified for high office that the thought of her stepping into the presidency is frightening.&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>John McCain-Sarah Palin</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>Obama’s sound judgment is reflected in his choice for a running mate.</em></div></body><title>Joseph Biden was a good choice for Obama's vice presidential candidate. (Barack Obama-Joe Biden)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/57604</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/57604</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;Obama’s sound judgment is reflected in his choice for a running mate.&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Barack Obama-Joe Biden</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"Obama's polished performance gave him the edge over a feisty McCain"</em></div></body><title>Barack Obama won the first 2008 presidential debate hosted by Jim Lehrer. (2008 Presidential Debates)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/60450</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/60450</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:32 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"Obama's polished performance gave him the edge over a feisty McCain"&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>2008 Presidential Debates</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"Don’t suspend the gasoline tax."</em></div></body><title>Congress should not suspend the gas and diesel tax from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2008. (Taxation)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/44344</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/44344</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 21:22:32 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"Don’t suspend the gasoline tax."&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Taxation</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"The Bush administration’s incompetence in the war on terror was on full display
      again..."</em></div></body><title>The phrase "war on terror" should be used. (The War on Terror)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/23872</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/23872</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 18:56:08 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"The Bush administration’s incompetence in the war on terror was on full display again..."&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>The War on Terror</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"...a cultural tragedy the U.S. Congress should address as it works to pass a
      $50 billion aid package."</em></div></body><title>The U.S. should do more to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. (HIV/AIDS in Africa)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/3923</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/3923</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 18:03:00 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"...a cultural tragedy the U.S. Congress should address as it works to pass a $50 billion aid package."&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>HIV/AIDS in Africa</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"Clinton is certainly free to continue her campaign, emphasizing themes that are
      important to her and her millions of supporters."</em></div></body><title>Hillary Clinton should not drop out of the presidential race. (Democratic Candidates)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/42298</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/42298</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 17:58:10 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"Clinton is certainly free to continue her campaign, emphasizing themes that are important to her and her millions of supporters."&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>Democratic Candidates</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"The administration’s interrogation policies were a betrayal of fundamental American
      values..."</em></div></body><title>The use of torture as an interrogation technique cannot be justified. (War and National Security)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/16008</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/16008</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 17:57:17 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"The administration’s interrogation policies were a betrayal of fundamental American values..."&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;</description><category>War and National Security</category></item><item xml:lang="en-us"><dc:creator xmlns:dc="target">author added</dc:creator><body xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><div><em>"Low-income homeowners should receive some assistance."</em></div></body><title>The government should provide financial assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. (Lending)</title><guid>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/26434</guid><link>http://whereistand.com/TheKansasCityStar/26434</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 17:56:39 GMT</pubDate><description>&lt;div&gt;
	&lt;em&gt;"Low-income homeowners should receive some assistance."&lt;/em&gt;
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