Columns – Page 133

Yes It Is, It’s True: I found the Jon Seymour of the ’60s

"Unforgettable, in every way. Unforgettable, that's how you'll stay." — As sung by the unforgettable father-daughter duo of Nat and Natalie Cole I have maintained often that Facebook is 95%…

Editor February 23, 2019

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Army Bob: Extremists fare best in primary elections

by Robert M. Traxler It has been a bit of time since we talked about the whys and whats of our political process becoming more left and right of center.…

Editor February 21, 2019

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Guest column: A personal perspective on blackface

EDITOR'S NOTE: Mark Wakeman, a 1965 graduate of Wayland High School, already has written one guest column. This one is about the recent controversy over public officials being found to…

Editor February 21, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Perhaps Jussie Smollett can’t act convincingly

CBS News: "Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to participate in alleged attack, source says." You've probably heard the latest in the Jussie Smollett case, that the small man Mr.…

Editor February 19, 2019

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One Small Voice: When and where is the emergency?

Question: When is a door not a door? Answer: When it’s ajar. Question: When is a national emergency not a national emergency? Answer: When it’s a lie. The first Q…

Editor February 17, 2019

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Army Bob: The Green New Deal is insane and naive

The opening part of the Green New Deal taken directly from the Green Party, US web site is below. The document in its entirety can be seen on their website.…

Editor February 15, 2019

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Guest column: Another take on climate change issue

EDITOR'S NOTE: Terry Parks is a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School, He is a former pastor, entrepreneur and inventor who several years ago returned to live in his hometown.…

Editor February 13, 2019

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Ranger Rick: Climate change advocates unprincipled

In a recent edition of "Meet the Press," moderator Chuck Todd said that his show was "not going to give time to climate deniers." Just like politics, where it is…

Editor February 12, 2019

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Army Bob: The Wall gives us an economy of force

The Wall! Not one cent for the wall, or as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced, not more than one dollar for the immoral wall. Walls are immoral according to Speaker Pelosi…

Editor February 8, 2019

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Yes It Is, It’s True: We are spoiled, ignorant, uncaring

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” ― John Wooden During my walks with Bella the Wonderdog I think of John…

Editor February 7, 2019