Columns – Page 151

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?…

Editor June 3, 2018

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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…

Editor June 1, 2018

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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,…

Editor May 29, 2018

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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…

Editor May 27, 2018

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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.…

Editor May 25, 2018

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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…

Editor May 24, 2018

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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…

Editor May 24, 2018

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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…

Editor May 22, 2018

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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…

Editor May 22, 2018

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One Small Voice: Think before you speak, Ms. Sadler

by Lynn Mandaville For the life of me I can't find the attribution for a quote I can only paraphrase. I thought it originated with a sports commentator, way back,…

Editor May 20, 2018