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Opinion

The Trump Doctrine

President Donald Trump gave an important speech in Riyadh that may come as close to outlining a “Trump doctrine” as we’ll probably see. It was a direct counterpoint to George W. Bush’s second inaugural address. The simplistic way to put it is that what liberty was for Bush, money ...

What if freedom is suspended?

What if the writ of habeas corpus has been guaranteed to the British since 1215 and to Americans since 1789? What if this encompasses the right of every person who is confined by the government against his or her will to compel the jailer to justify the confinement before a neutral ...

The Wilson-Biden cover-ups

The massive cover-up of Joe Biden’s mental and physical decline, which is only now being revealed by certain media types who were part of it, reminds me of a similar event more than a century ago. President Woodrow Wilson suffered a stroke on Oct. 2, 1919, leaving him barely able to work. ...

Here’s the real cause of our growing national debt

Recently, the credit rating of the United States was downgraded. Moody’s, the ratings firm, announced that the U.S. government’s rising debt levels will grow further if the Trump Republican package of new tax cuts is enacted. This makes lending to the United States riskier. (Moody’s ...

Sound off!

State Rep. Tex Fischer has way too much time on his hands if the start time for college football games is one of his biggest concerns. With all that is going on in the state. this is all he has to do? His pay should be docked. Who voted for this person? — Hubbard Instead of telling ...

Water safety tips from the Coast Guard

DEAR EDITOR: Summer is a great time to enjoy local waters. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports enthusiast, remember to be responsible around the water. May 17-23 was National Safe Boating Week. The Safe Boating Campaign, led by the National Safe Boating Council, offers safety ...