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In the unwritten political bible, it is said that there’s a time to speak out and a time to remain silent, a time to tear down and a time to build up, a time to stay and a time to go. Former Vice President Dick Cheney is speaking out and tearing down when he should remain silent. And clearly, his departure from the public scene is long overdue. more
Think about what you know now, January 2010, that you didn’t know a year ago. Standing on the threshold of the new year, we have a moment to look back at how those 365 days changed us, as individuals and as a people and as paid-up members of the human race. more
As we batted around ideas for this week’s editorial, we agreed that a new take on an old idea — New Year’s resolutions — was in order. Rather than offer our own ideas, we decided, we’d ask the experts. more
In a recent Time magazine column, Andy Serwer labeled the 2000s the “decade from hell.” I’d be more inclined to call it the decade from purgatory. more
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth ...” Well, I suppose that wouldn’t be on my Christmas wish, but I know my young son would appreciate some more teeth. more
I listened carefully to the president’s speech at West Point last Tuesday evening and watched, closely, too, to read his mood and body language. Standing before an audience of cadets, he said he would order some 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan. more
President Obama has made a decision regarding the future of our country’s involvement in Afghanistan. Drum roll, please. We’ve all been waiting on the edge of our seats. more
Some Baldwin residents are questioning the decision by U.S. President Barack Obama to send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan, wondering if America has the military and financial resources … more
It may seem odd to confess in a newspaper column, but this year I went on a week-long news fast. Actually, it was the week up to and including Thanksgiving that I blacked out the news; I needed to clear my mind. more
There’s no better time than the holiday season to pause and reflect on how fortunate we are, especially when times are tough. more
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