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Yes It Is, It’s True: Beware of nefarious anecdotal evidence

Philosophy 101 with Plato’s Republic was my introduction to the concept of inductive reasoning and later anecdotal evidence. My earliest brush with inductive reasoning was the statement, “This is a…

Editor July 20, 2017

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Ranger Rick: My response to Basura on Trump tariff tiff

In a recent “Ranger Rick” article, Mr. Basura wrote in a comment: “Free Market Man, you’ve yet to comment on Trump’s proposal to put tariff’s on Canadian lumber. Maybe you…

Editor July 19, 2017

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The Subterranean: Two quality films at Traverse City

Neruda **** and The Handmaiden ***** by Walter G. Tarrow Uniquely crafted tales from Chile and Korea screening at the Traverse City Film Festival: Neruda, available on Netflix, about Chilean…

Editor July 18, 2017

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One Small Voice: An open letter, rebuttal to Army Bob

by Lynn Mandaville When I first read Army Bob's column "Unhinged Left Can't Get Over Losing the Election" I found myself quite put out. Because Bob paints with a very…

Editor July 14, 2017

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Army Bob: So what can we do about North Korea?

by Robert M. Traxler So, what do we or a better question is what can we do concerning North Korea? A bit of history, The Empire of Japan conquered and…

Editor July 14, 2017

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Ranger Rick: Illinois keeps going from bad to worse

The state of Illinois is broke and getting “broker”! Over the weekend, they passed a $5.4 billion tax increase. In the realization of how to cut your own throat because…

Editor July 12, 2017

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The Subterranean: So how do you watch the movies?

(In anticipation of the Traverse City Film Festival July 25 through July 30) When I watched, saw, experienced, yes, experienced, because a movie is more than just moving pictures, my…

Editor July 11, 2017

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Army Bob: I tell you the truth that this is the place to be

by Robert M. Traxler Let’s discuss folks’ preconceived opinions of the greater Moline, Dorr, Hopkins, Martin and Wayland areas. Some of you good folks who have lived here your whole…

Editor July 6, 2017

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Canada to blame for Bygone Days delay

Yours truly and wife Coleen spent five days in Canada July 1-5 for an unusual reason — to get away from all of the noise of neighborhood fireworks launched by…

Editor July 6, 2017

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Ranger Rick: President Trump should keep those tweets flying

The media, both print and electronic (TV and radio) are in a frenzy following and responding to President Donald Trump’s tweets. I think his sheer audacity and direct link to…

Editor July 5, 2017