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One Small Voice: Senator Jeff Flake is an adult apart
by Lynn Mandaville Thursday and Friday of this past week were an unwelcome break from the usual chaos of the Washington circus. Though we were spared for two entire days…
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Army Bob: Hatred of ‘old white men’ surfaces in hearing
by Robert M. Traxler Innocent until proven guilty is not just an American Constitutional right, but an international basic human right. Hate is an emotion that means different things to…
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Basura: Kavanaugh can be emotional, a woman can’t
Some perspectives on the testimony of Judge Brett Kavanaugh Thursday afternoon: Too emotional. Make that way too overly emotional. The crying. The anger. The unrestrained attacks on those nearby. Hormonal…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: We live in the United States of denial
Broadcast media today reported stories about three Wayland High School kids making racist black-faced tweets, all without proper context. No wonder we're accused of "Fake News." What's a lot more…
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Ranger Rick: We pay more in taxes than food, clothing
In our everyday world of work and making a living and everyday life, we hardly look at the "Big Picture."By that I mean the civic duty we all have to…
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Army Bob: Dr. Ford’s charges lack prosecutorial merit
by Robert M. Traxler The confirmation hearings of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court have brought the horrible crime of sexual assault to the forefront, and as we would…
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Subterranean: ‘Farenheit 11/9’ asks can we handle truth
*** 1/2 out of five stars Currently in wide release Showing at AMC, Goodrich and Celebration! Cinema theaters by Walter G. Tarrow Last month, the month of August, I, being…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Serious charges need serious probe
"You can't hide your lyin' eyes, and your smile is in disguise... Thought by now, you'd realize, there ain't no way to hide your lyin eyes." — The Eagles I…
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Army Bob: PSA test is best way to fight prostate cancer
by Robert M. Traxler Let’s discuss prostate cancer; all men will get prostate cancer if we live long enough, it is rapidly becoming the most common cancer in men. Half…
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One Small Voice: Strange charisma from a new hat
by Lynn Mandaville I really didn't need another hat. The one I already owned was perfectly serviceable. A sort of boater in style, it was a dark tan, stiffly woven…