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Ranger Rick: Democrats debate came from the same old playbook
The first Democrat debate was a time warp back to the 1960s. Free love, free drugs (all the candidates seemed like they were high on love and drugs), free from…
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Monday Moanin: Should we keep or ditch Daylight Savings Time?
By JeffreyLSalisbury@gmail.com Sleeping for eight, rolling my clock back one, does not mean I got nine hours of sleep Each spring and fall the Lakota Nation posts this proverb on…
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Democracy Tree: Voter’s guide to November 2015, 2016 ballots
Nov. 3, 2015 — A slow day at the polling place. Not so next year. Learn what to expect. by Amy Kerr Hardin With just a few short days…
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Barry Hastings: You gotta love this game of fast-pitch softball
A tale by Barry Hastings As I've said a time or two, I was extremely lucky with the first three fast-pitch softball teams I coached on the "small" diamond. The…
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Army Bob: We must eliminate ISIS cancer now, or have to face it later
Some 19 months ago I wrote in this column that we needed to deploy a reinforced Armored Brigade (6,000 troops) to Iraq and eliminate the ISIS threat. At that point…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Trio of young ladies highlighted 2015 fall sports
As the fall 2015 sports season nears conclusion, it is apparent its biggest developments were the achievements of three individual females. This trio of young women with striking and exceptional…
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Democracy Tree: The Devil is in the details for petition drive challenge
Michigan law does not require petitioners to accurately state the nature of a petition to potential signers, though there are strict rules about other forms of misrepresentation in terms of the…
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Ranger Rick: A comprehensive list of my favorite quotations
Ranger Rick is a voracious reader, a collector of snippets of wisdom and sayings, verses and phrases. I put forth these for your enjoyment, reflection, and satisfaction. If they happen…
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Army Bob: Benghazi blame can’t be laid at Hillary Clinton’s feet
This column just may anger the good folks who are not fans of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. I always feel being fair and honest is better than being…
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Monday Moanin’: Get educated about dangers of domestic violence
By JeffreyLSalisbury@gmail.com Posted on https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ October 23, 2015 In her classroom, Susan Cunningham would talk to students about the dangers of unhealthy relationships. The Plainfield North High School teacher…