Columns – Page 139

Army Bob: For some, Kavanaugh will be guilty forever

Innocent until proven guilty is not only an American constitutional right, but an international human right. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed by the Senate; time to shorten sail and…

Editor October 6, 2018

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Army Bob: Judge Kavanaugh had a right to be angry

by Robert M. Traxler Judge Brett Kavanaugh was angry and upset when he testified; if he had been calm and quiet the media would have said he is a heartless bleep…

Editor October 5, 2018

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Ranger Rick: Evidence against Kavanaugh is flawed

When I was a wee lad of 9, I had to have a babysitter occasionally when my grandparents couldn't have me while my parents were out for the night. One…

Editor October 2, 2018

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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…

Editor September 30, 2018

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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…

Editor September 29, 2018

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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…

Editor September 29, 2018

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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…

Editor September 26, 2018

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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…

Editor September 25, 2018

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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…

Editor September 23, 2018

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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…

Editor September 23, 2018