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Barry Hastings: Located in the sewers of Washington D.C.

By Barry Hastings A few weeks ago, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Intelligence began floundering over some misconduct by the chairman, Devin Nunes, a Republican sneak (and snake)…

Editor May 8, 2017

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Army Bob: Sens. Warren, Sanders sound calls for free speech

by Robert M. Traxler Freedom of speech is the right to articulate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship or societal sanction. The New Your Times…

Editor May 4, 2017

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Ranger Rick: Sale of city property raises troubling questions

As reported in Townbroadcast recently, the Wayland City Council agreed to sell a 25.11-acre city-owned parcel to developers. Not being at the meeting, I am depending on the accuracy of…

Editor May 1, 2017

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Barry Hastings: Trump’s faux pas presenting Purple Heart

by Barry Hastings Another faux pas committed by President Donald Trump. This one is (almost) unbelievable, and is another clear indication the idiot knows nothing about the military (or much…

Editor April 30, 2017

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Army Bob: Don’t forget the lessons of the 2 Koreas

The folks who regularly read this column are aware I am not a fan of Socialism. Socialism is an outstanding form of government in the academic world but not in…

Editor April 28, 2017

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Yes It Is, It’s True: Marketing and advertising are evil

“He’s here, he’s there, he’s everywhere! So beware.” — Unknown Hanna-Barbera cartoon You cannot escape death, taxes… and marketing and advertising, which is ubiquitous, meaning it’s everywhere. If I take…

Editor April 27, 2017

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Ranger Rick: Earth Day marks 47 years of Chicken Little

Earth Day, what an innocuous statement! However, from starting as a fun in the sun worship of “Mother Earth” by hippies and long hairs in a park in San Francisco…

Editor April 25, 2017

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Basura: Freedom of religion includes genital mutilation?

“The blues ain’t killed me yet, But they’re doin’ the best they can.” — Chris Smither, musician & poet “Leave The Light On” Two doctors and the wife of one…

Editor April 24, 2017

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Time for Army Bob to go on offense vs. prostate cancer

by Robert M. Traxler After months on the defensive (androgen deprivation therapy) stopping the advancement of the disease with drugs, thankfully the time has finally arrived to go on the…

Editor April 23, 2017

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Army Bob: People on the left now the wing-nut jobs

“The Republican Party has become the most dangerous organization in world history.” — Mr. Noam Chomsky. Genghis Kahn destroyed complete races of humans, killing every man, woman and child. The…

Editor April 20, 2017