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J. Basil Dannebohm

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Washington, D.C.
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Covers:  Politics, religion, current events

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J. Basil Dannebohm’s Biography

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The Honorable J. Basil Dannebohm is a writer, speaker, consultant, and former legislator who is perhaps best known for his sardonic observations of current events. 

All too acquainted with controversy and attacks, he is sympathetic to those dismayed by the division and extremism of 'civilized' society.

In his early professional career, Dannebohm served as Public Relations Director of Wichita's Old Town District during an exciting era that ushered in new branding, a neighborhood expansion, a wor…

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Trump's birthday is an opportunity for American 'pride.'

Trump's birthday is an opportunity for American 'pride.'

As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, our "unequivocally" selfless Commander-in-Chief couldn't think …

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Where anti-intellectualism festers, demagoguery thrives.

Where anti-intellectualism festers, demagoguery thrives.

Former Kansas state legislator J. Basil Dannebohm provides an in-depth look at how demagogues leverage anti-i…

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Thwarted D.C. attack yields 'change for me, but not for thee' response.

Thwarted D.C. attack yields 'change for me, but not for thee' response.

Whether or not Saturday's incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner was real or an elaborate orchestr…

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Breaking down the numbers: Trump's 2027 budget request includes plenty of pain to go around.

Breaking down the numbers: Trump's 2027 budget request includes plenty of pain to go around.

Like the "OBBB," Trump's 2027 was written in large part by White House budget director Russell Vought, one of…

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Keeping Easter alive means embracing the Beatitudes.

Keeping Easter alive means embracing the Beatitudes.

For some reason we insist on complicating Jesus. The grave could not contain Him. Yet we have the audacity to…

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The real reason for the Iranian strike? Padding political pocketbooks.

The real reason for the Iranian strike? Padding political pocketbooks.

President Trump is not without bipartisan support on Capitol Hill for the attack on Iran. Don't be confused. …

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Trump’s birthday is an opportunity for semiquincentennial ‘pride’

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
| Baptist News Global
On June 14, Dozin’ Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday; and although he can’t seem to stay awake for much these days, the 47th president will be eyes wide open that evening as he hosts a UFC cage fight at 1600 Penn in the heart of our nation’s capital. Because nothing screams “class” quite like bread and circuses, right?
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Trump's birthday is an opportunity for American 'pride.'

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
| dannebohm.com
On June 14th, Dozin' Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday; and though he can't seem to stay awake for much these days, the 47th President will be eyes wide open that evening as he hosts a UFC cage fight at 1600 Penn in the heart of our nation's capital. Because nothing screams "class" quite like bread and circuses, right?
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Be still and know a keyboard crusade will not ‘save’ the church

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
| Baptist News Global
Over the last decade, the so-called “MAGA” movement has infected nearly every aspect of American life, including Christianity.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. In high school, I learned how to type on an IBM Selectric typewriter. The kind where you had to use a piece of correction tape if you made a mistake.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Lou Grant

What's your favorite social network?

I find social media to be a veritable dumpster fire. The only platform I use is Facebook -- for now.

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