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Oh? Canada?
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.…
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Nelson’s Crossing
Jimmy Carter Annoyed the Right People
“He annoyed the right people.” This anonymous tribute to Jimmy Carter was buried in the mounds of commentary following Carter’s death on December 29th. As the world knows, he slipped into eternity in the gap between his 100th birthday and…
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The American Way
Our society is sick and UnitedHealthcare will surely deny any claim for treatment. It’s The American Way. I needn’t rehash the assassination of UHC CEO Brian Thompson or the story of Luigi Mangione, the killer whose act is being applauded…
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Tempest in a Pee Pot
Cruelty is the point. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to punch out newly elected Rep. Sarah McBride if she saw her in the women’s bathroom. McBride, if you missed it, is the first trans woman elected to Congress. The grandstanding Rep.…
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The Price of Eggs
I posted this abbreviated history lesson in many social media nooks yesterday. It seemed to be greeted with yawns, although I’m an amateur at generating clicks. 2016 – competent white woman lost to disgusting white man 2020- mediocre white male…
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Thank You For Your Service
“Thank you for your service!” On many occasions I’ve been offered this dollop of gratitude when someone learns that I served in the U.S. Army as an officer during the war on Vietnam. My “service” was without real distinction, although…
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Damned If You Do – Or Don’t
Oh, what a bind they’re in! The dynamics in my town’s local election are a window into the vise that grips Republican candidates nationwide. “My town” is Erie. Candidates for Mayor and town council have divided into two pods, despite…
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The Definitive Erie Election Guide
It’s really quite simple. Don’t be distracted by arcane arguments about water rates, grocery stores, traffic patterns and other bits of town business. Swirling beneath the surface details is profound disagreement about what kind of community we want to be.…
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Non-Answers Are Damning
“Did he lose the 2020 election?” – Tim Walz “Tim, I’m focused on the future.” – JD Vance “That is a damning non-answer.” – Tim Walz Yessiree! That JD Vance is sure focused on the future, what with his incessant…
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Guns Over Children
On a recent sunny late September morning, my wife and I watched the highly entertaining Jogathon at our 4th grade grandson’s elementary school. The delightfully chaotic event was held on an upper field on the school grounds. The 4th graders…
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