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‘Nothing Wrong’ With MAGA Unless You’re A Communist’
‘Nothing Wrong’ With MAGA Unless You’re A Communist’
05/31/2023 12:00 AM
GOP ‘Held Our Nation’s Economy Hostage’
GOP ‘Held Our Nation’s Economy Hostage’
May 29, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Got a spare $100,000? Buy some used Chapstick! That’s what Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene did at a recent Republican fundraiser. Evidently, that tube of lip balm was desirable because it smooched Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s lips. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
05/31/2023 12:00 AM
A Reasonable Bipartisan Compromise
A Reasonable Bipartisan Compromise
The debt ceiling agreement that was reached over the weekend by negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is being denounced by partisans at each end of the political spectrum. This likely means that each side made significant concessions in the negotiations to win the support of moderate members from each political party. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Republicans Can Spare the Country A Rematch It Doesn’t Want
Republicans Can Spare the Country A Rematch It Doesn’t Want
In 1888, James Bryce, an Oxford historian and member of Parliament who would later become Great Britain’s ambassador to the United States, published “The American Commonwealth,” a perceptive survey of US politics in the last half of the 19th century. In the book’s best-known chapter, Bryce attempted to explain why Americans so infrequently sent “great and striking men” to the White House. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Local USAF Veteran Recalls Special Flights
Local USAF Veteran Recalls Special Flights
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: During my Air Force career, I flew two missions in the venerable, old C-141 Starlifter that I always think about, with great reverence, on Memorial Day. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Expansion Of DEI Costly For Taxpayers
Expansion Of DEI Costly For Taxpayers
May 15, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A local detractor recently attacked not only Martin Brown, the Youngkin administration’s chief diversity officer’s message but also his Virginia government salary ($160,000). 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Would Jesus Vote For Trump?
Would Jesus Vote For Trump?
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: Hot off the presses! A new chapter has been added to the international best seller, “The Adventures of Neanderthanald Donald.” This chapter is titled “The Rake’s Progress” aka “The Rape’s Progress,” depending on your viewpoint. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Rockbridge Ukrainian Efforts Continue
Rockbridge Ukrainian Efforts Continue
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: “Lexington is a gift that keeps on giving.” 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
RCSO Help Appreciated
RCSO Help Appreciated
May 19, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: I would personally like to thank the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office for their sincerity and professionalism in their assistance of the passing of a friend over the weekend. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
‘The Coup Continues’
‘The Coup Continues’
May 22, 2023 Editor, The News-Gazette: A coup is the attempt by a minority to overthrow the will of the majority. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Gold Star Monument
Gold Star Monument
The debate over what to do with the proposed Gold Star Monument seems much like being confronted with what to do with inheriting family heirlooms. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Appreciating Our Teachers
Appreciating Our Teachers
As we salute the 319 graduating high school seniors who will cross the stage to receive their diplomas at Virginia Military Institute’s Cameron Hall Thursday and Saturday, we would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of teachers who made this milestone possible. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Honor Dead By Serving The Living The Veterans
Honor Dead By Serving The Living The Veterans
05/17/2023 11:19 AM
Beware Of GPS; Sometimes It’s Wrong
Beware Of GPS; Sometimes It’s Wrong
05/17/2023 11:18 AM
Humans To Blame For Climate Problems
Humans To Blame For Climate Problems
05/17/2023 11:17 AM
Intersection Plan Would Cause Safety Concerns
Intersection Plan Would Cause Safety Concerns
05/17/2023 11:15 AM
DEI Letter ‘Misses The Mark’
DEI Letter ‘Misses The Mark’
05/17/2023 11:14 AM
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator
Thoughts On Local Governors, Senator 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Out Of The Past
Out Of The Past
05/17/2023 12:00 AM

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