Tom Becka

Omaha Churches Provide Shelter From Taxes

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 03/13/2025 - 6:00am

Let me start by saying, for the record, that I support any and all religious beliefs as long as they are not using their God as a tool to justify hurting other people. As you know, historically some churches of all religious denominations have started wars or terrorist attacks in the name of their God.

Read more about Omaha Churches Provide Shelter From Taxes

Omaha Can’t Afford Voters With Short Term Memories

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 03/12/2025 - 6:00am

Mike McDonnell is banking on the hope that voters have short memories or no recollection of the past.

It’s understandable if they don’t remember. After all, voters have jobs, families, and a lot of other things on their minds. So, when they see a TV ad for McDonnell with former Omaha mayors PJ Morgan and Mike Fahey, they either weren’t around or don’t remember what happened under those mayors decades ago.

Read more about Omaha Can’t Afford Voters With Short Term Memories

Weed The People...

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 03/10/2025 - 6:00am

Those are the first three words of the Preamble to the Constitution. The very foundation of our government is based on the will of the citizens.

It doesn’t say “They the Oligarchs.” Senator Ricketts needs to remember that.

Read more about Weed The People...

The Trump Cult

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 03/07/2025 - 6:00am

Have you ever been in a really bad relationship? One where your partner lied, cheated, and gaslighted you? One where you made excuses for them because you didn’t want to admit you were involved with someone you couldn’t trust?

I have.

Read more about The Trump Cult

What Makes The Cut?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 6:00am

During my talk radio days, I often pontificated about how we need to cut the size of government and get spending under control. I would ask callers to call in and tell me where they would cut. But there was one caveat. They could only cut a program where they received a benefit. In other words, they couldn’t say cut food stamps unless they were on food stamps, or farm subsidies unless they were a farmer.

Read more about What Makes The Cut?

What Can One Person Do?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 03/03/2025 - 6:00am

“I’m just one person what can I do?”

I’ve heard variations of that comment from a number of people who are frustrated with what they see going on in Washington D.C. They feel helpless to do anything about the chaos, turmoil, and long-term damage this administration is doing. As an individual, they want to do something, but they don’t know what they can do. There are times I feel that way myself.

Read more about What Can One Person Do?

Backbone Transplants For Republicans

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 02/26/2025 - 6:00am

We are fortunate here in Omaha to have incredible medical facilities. CHI, Methodist, and Nebraska Medicine all provide amazing health care. The research hospitals are constantly working to discover new and innovative ways to treat both common and rare diseases and disorders.

Read more about Backbone Transplants For Republicans

Trump Loves The Poorly Educated

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 02/21/2025 - 6:00am

I’ve always been puzzled by President Trump and many of his followers wanting to dismantle the Department of Education.

Can the Department of Education be streamlined? Can they find programs that are outdated or ineffective and eliminate them? I have no doubt they can.

Read more about Trump Loves The Poorly Educated

The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 02/18/2025 - 6:00am

They say the more things change, the more they stay the same. And the reason they say that is because time and time again, it’s proven to be true.

I thought of that the other day when one of Governor Pillens’ Legislative Priorities made it out of committee. LB140 is the bill before the Unicameral that would not allow children in grades K-12 to use a cell phone in school.

Read more about The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

How Much Water Can 50 Million Dollars Worth Of Condoms Hold?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 02/14/2025 - 8:11am

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has joined 17 other AG’s in supporting President Trump on his mission to end Birthright Citizenship. I don’t think ending birthright citizenship goes far enough. We need to take more of a hardline approach.