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J. Basil Dannebohm

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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…

J. Basil Dannebohm’s Journalist Portfolio

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Atheism, nationalism, and the conductor of the crazy train.

Atheism, nationalism, and the conductor of the crazy train.

What used to be red flags are now celebrated signals. In the 1970s, it was Jonestown. In the 1990s, it was Wa…

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Ahead of the midterms, conservative white rural voters hold the upper hand.

Ahead of the midterms, conservative white rural voters hold the upper hand.

Between gerrymandering and white rural rage, conservative voters hold the upper hand, often replacing outward…

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Oops! Kansas Dems did it again.

Oops! Kansas Dems did it again.

There were two candidates in that race who were qualified to take on Senator Roger Marshall. Despite his myst…

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American Christianity is failing the litmus test.

American Christianity is failing the litmus test.

If it's true, as the old hymn goes, that they'll know we are Christians by our love, American right-wing Chri…

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Roll up your pant legs, it's about to get deep.

Roll up your pant legs, it's about to get deep.

We're in this present mess because too damn many people are too damn lazy when it comes to the democratic pro…

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What are we to do with church voter guides?

What are we to do with church voter guides?

Former state legislator J. Basil Dannebohm writes, "The most efficacious countercultural revolution an indivi…

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Atheism, nationalism and the conductor of the crazy train

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
| Baptist News Global
About a year or so ago, actor Rainn Wilson posted on social media, “The metamorphosis of Jesus Christ from a humble servant of the abject poor to a symbol that stands for gun rights, prosperity theology, anti-science, limited government (that neglects the destitute) and fierce nationalism is truly the strangest transformation in human history.” It should come as no surprise that the rise in religious extremism directly corelates with the rise in political extremism. Both are rooted in fear.
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Atheism, nationalism, and the conductor of the crazy train.

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
| dannebohm.com
About a year or so ago, actor Rainn Wilson posted on social media, "The metamorphosis of Jesus Christ from a humble servant of the abject poor to a symbol that stands for gun rights, prosperity theology, anti-science, limited government (that neglects the destitute) and fierce nationalism is truly the strangest transformation in human history." It should come as no surprise that the rise in religious extremism directly corelates with the rise in political extremism; both are rooted in fear.
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Ahead of the midterms, conservative white rural voters hold the upper hand.

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By J. Basil Dannebohm
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Andy Ogles is, in a word, odious. The far-right Tennessee Congressman has been a lightning rod for controversy. In 2023, he faced scrutiny for false claims about his resume. In 2024, the FBI confiscated his phone during a campaign finance fraud investigation. Ogles oogles over Donald Trump’s flagitious nature.
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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.