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A Rat in August; A look at political insincerity

How overrated are civil politics?  Judging by the behavior of many people this election cycle, they seem to be very overrated.  While there is no doubt that “dirty” politics are far too pervasive in electioneering, this is nothing new in our system.  Dirty politics are as American as… (I know you’re expecting “mom, apple pie, […]

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Word Inflation; Just how do you tell someone to F-off?

Hey, younger generation!  I want my word back!  Since the Petoskey News-Review decided to end local opinion columns, I have received a pile of great letters thanking me for writing over the past year.  It is a  satisfying feeling knowing that I really wasn’t howling into the night as it sometimes seemed. I also received […]

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