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ROBERT L. MARONIC: A $1 Trillion Defense Budget Could Soon Bankrupt The U.S.

Rich Lowry, the editor of the National Review, wrote a column in the New York Post on April 11, entitled “Unless we spike military spending — and FAST — the next...

FRED FIRST: The Bitter-sweet Memory of Smells

This bit of writing (which was also a radio essay on WVTF) comes from February...

BOB BROWN: Anger, Forgiveness, and Atonement

Every poll from Gallup to Pew Research Group confirms that anger is engulfing America. We...

FRED FIRST: Small Wonder

This is all I’ve got: a few unremarkable images and some brief words about them....

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Stop Bullying Denmark and Greenland

The last time that the U.S. seriously wanted to purchase Greenland from Denmark was in...

Our Take: Such an Almost Great Week for Us Old Fogeys

What an absolutely amazing week it was for all of us over the age of 35 . . . Almost. As an ever ripening-on-the-vine...

What Color are Your Wellies?

Last summer we sent yet another son off to college. I was totally relaxed as this was the second time we had been through...

Blessing of the Schools

Take the next few minutes and share a dream with me.  Either literally or in your imagination, relax in your backyard hammock, a...

No Marriage Can Survive Without This Essential Ingredient

Just recently, as a family project, we bought a boat.  Yes, I know the old saying, “the two happiest days in a boat owner’s...

When I Changed Sides In Politics

Political debate has never appealed to me. I dislike conflict and hesitate to engage in discussions where opinions are at odds. I would not...

Promoting Responsible Government

W orking to reduce government waste is a significant undertaking and one to which I remain firmly dedicated even in a Congress where excessive...