Got a complaint on my last opinion piece on the national debt. Seems my time frame focused on our current administration and was misleading in that past White House occupants over the years have also been free with our tax dollars! And this is true. In fact, a brief Google search stated the … Read moreLet’s Put Our National Debt in Perspective!
Love Trump or hate Trump. Read moreMichael Reagan
Before the election, President Biden declared that the Department of Justice would assign federal observers in 64 jurisdictions to look out fo… Read moreWill Biden Continue to Weaponize the Department of Justice?
It’s been a while since I was in a classroom. Exactly how long is no one’s business. I’ll just leave it at, it’s been some time, thank you very much. Read moreDegrees of Silliness
A few days before Thanksgiving, my family spent a frantic 24 hours calling and texting in concern over our missing family member. Read moreMissing elders and technology
When it comes to sappy holiday movies, you either scorn them as you would another pair of reindeer-themed socks, or you eagerly binge on offer… Read moreFunt
Election workers above the fray Read moreLetters
Some concerned citizens listen to Newsmax. Some even subscribe to their magazine. I am one of those that does both. I prefer the magazine beca… Read moreAMERICA’S BLUE CITIES – Falling apart!
Why does Joe Biden want to destroy us and America, the country that has given him and his family, everything? Read moreWHY DOES JOE BIDEN HATE US?
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments from Harvard and the University of North Carolina about using race and ethnicity in admissions poli… Read moreDiscrimination in Education Cannot Be Justified
To pander is “to cater toward undesirable tastes or people with undesirable tastes.” Read moreDO WE PANDER? YES, WE DO!
Every now and again, both during and after his two-term presidency, Bill Clinton espoused sound immigration thoughts that focused on the natio… Read moreJoe Guzzardi
Former president Donald Trump’s announcement of a 2024 White House run was predictable, even if the timing was suspect. He delivered his messa… Read moreDon’t Rule Out Trump in ’24
Thirty trillion dollars in debt and rising! Actually, that was on Feb. 1. Read moreTaxes, Can’t Live with Them, But….!
Everyone seems to have an opinion on whether an Elon Musk-led Twitter is good for free speech, and much of that debate is happening on Twitter… Read moreSupport Free Speech? You Should Be Rooting for Musk’s Twitter Transformation to Succeed
Paying tribute to O’Halleran Read moreLetters
The Republicans won the House. Read moreMaking Sense by Michael Reagan
It’s that time of year again for America’s mail carriers. With six weeks to spare before 2023, the Postal Service has unveiled a colorful arra… Read moreStamp Designs Can’t Paper Over Postal Problems
Please pardon me, but I am always overcome by mawkish sentimentality at this time of year. Read moreTyrades! by Danny Tyree
It’s still the same old story. Read moreHOLY COW! HISTORY: A Classic Turns 80
Many people know the feeling of listlessness, lack of motivation and even sadness that accompany the changing seasons. Once often dismissed as… Read moreTaking Steps to Support Mental Health is Paramount
Move on from Trump Read moreLetters
DeSantis, Kemp and Abbott. Read moreMaking Sense by Michael Reagan
Several congressional Democrats have urged the Biden administration to make it easier for China, Russia, and other hostile nations to essentia… Read moreWill Biden Let China Steal Our Technology?
So, are they old tales, told by wives or are they tales, told by old wives? Either way, here are a few of those tales debunked: Read moreOld Wives’ Tales And Other Stories You May Have Believed
The next generation of telecommunications, or 5G, is taking shape. The United States is going toe-to-toe with China in this high-stakes compet… Read moreGovernment Can Encourage 5G Network Development Without Running the Entire Show
It had been building for weeks. Americans could talk about little else, the tension and anxiety growing daily as the stakes climbed ever highe… Read moreHOLY COW! HISTORY: America’s Biggest Lottery Scandal
Current election cycles are feeling more and more like professional sporting events. We make predictions, compare statistics, listen to pundit… Read moreIt’s (Still) the Economy, Stupid
It was 1998—the year I turned 21 years old and close to the exact moment the ship I was deployed on entered the waters of the Persian Gulf. At… Read moreMy Father, a Vietnam Veteran, Embodied Leadership
In the aftermath of another turbulent election season, maybe it’s time for politicians, regulatory agencies and the media to return to somethi… Read moreSeparating the Truth from Lemons Is the American Way
A few weeks ago, I made a comment on Facebook about the absurdity of mandating the replacement of gas cooktops with electric ones. Read morePower to the people – rebellion lives!
After voting early by mail and then having my wife vote in person on November 8, I was encouraged by our Democracy. There was no attempted int… Read moreLetters
It’s time to head to the polls again. But before you cast your ballot, how much do you know about some of the stories behind Election Day? Fin… Read moreA Quiz for Election Day
I’m already anxious about the outcome. Read morePurcell
Veterans Day is in memory of the signing of the Armistice ending World War I at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Read moreA West Pointer’s Perspective
It’s been a bungee jump of a year in American politics. Read moreHOLY COW! HISTORY: 1948, Political Polling’s Epic Fail
Does Kelly have a crystal ball? Read moreLetters
Murphy’s law being what it is, whether you’re talking about a surprise party, a romantic getaway or visiting an acquaintance in the hospital, … Read moreTyrades
It was extra painful to watch the president give that terrible speech to the country last week. Read moreMaking Sense by Michael Reagan
GOP leaders spreading false info Read moreLetters
Stand back! I’m spitting nails and so mad I’m cross-eyed, so my aim may not be perfect. Read moreThe Midnight Pony Express
As some of you know, after 20 years of being a proud resident of the White Mountains, I relocated to Dover, Delaware, in June 2020. Read moreNovember 8th…..Please VOTE!
I have yet another suggestion for those of you looking for ways to keep our area from turning into Phoenix North. I hope there are hordes of y… Read morePumping the Brakes on Growth
More than two dozen of the nation’s top military heroes are calling on all Americans to save veterans and service members from suicide by conn… Read moreMedal of Honor Recipients Challenge Americans to Save Vets From Suicide
How can so many things be going wrong in America at the same time? Only one cause-effect dynamic is as universal, and time and technology are … Read moreWhat’s Causing America’s Widespread Worsening?
Once at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, I went to check in, and when I reached for my wallet it wasn’t there. The clerk said that I wo… Read moreCash Is Out, Credit Cards Are In After the COVID Pandemic
The media have been obsessed with inflation for the last year and a half, reporting that this is the only economic issue that matters to peopl… Read moreINFLATION — POINT-COUNTERPOINT
Sometimes the quieter political issues have more to say. High-decibel culture warriors have been getting people riled up over everything from … Read moreCounterpoint: Focus on Policy, Not Politics This Election
The debate lasted an hour and covered a dozen topics, but there was only one question to be settled in the Oct. 25 Senate debate in Pennsylvan… Read moreFetterman Fumbles in High-Stakes Pa. Debate
Stand back! I’m spitting nails and so mad I’m cross-eyed, so my aim may not be perfect. Read moreThe Midnight Pony Express Would be Faster
No matter the outcome of the midterm Congressional election, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s run as leader of her party will come to an end. Read moreCarl Golden
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