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One Small Voice: White privilege and the accident of birth
by Lynn Mandaville This is one piece of my family's folklore as I heard it, and remember it, and relish it. My Grandpa Fred Richards and his brother Clarence were…
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The Subterranean: ‘Last Flag Flying’ rich in war credibility
Review of 'Last Flag Flying' **** out of five stars Currently on video and streaming on Amazon Prime by Walter G. Tarrow How did you celebrate this past Memorial Day?…
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Army Bob: Who was on the Fascists’ side in WWII?
We were all taught that in World War II it was the Germans, Japanese and Italians against the rest of the world — not so. “The principal Axis countries forming…
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Ranger Rick: Social Security is just like a Ponzi Scheme
I am a big proponent of the American people, their wisdom and overall good judgement. They were smart enough to elect a great American like them instead of a politician,…
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One Small Voice: NFL policy violates free speech rights
By Lynn Mandaville The NFL (National Football League) has issued some new policies and rule changes this week. Besides eliminating running starts on kickoffs, the league has issued new…
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Basura: This weekend indeed a time to honor, remember
“The long habit of living indisposeth us to dying.”— Sir Thomas Browne, Urn Burial As Memorial Day approaches, I remember veterans I’ve known. My dad was a World War II vet.…
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Army Bob: So how many illegal immigrants do we have?
by Robert M. Traxler “Overall, government data show there were a total of 50,308 people last month that were apprehended or deemed as "inadmissible" at the border.” — CNBC The…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: We need more positive drug stories
"You never see positive stories about drugs in the news. Don't you think that's weird?" — The late comedian Bill Hicks We don't think it's weird because we've been told…
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Ranger Rick: End the free-for-all at our southern border
Average citizens, working hard every day for themselves or their families, are victim of illegals entering the country, driving wages down and taking jobs from law-abiding citizens. The demographics of…
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WHS grad insists PATCO strike started America demise
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a column published in "The Medium" on line by 1972 Wayland High School graduate and retired history teacher Michael Johnston. He barely missed being elected…