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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire,” which I thought was woefully inaccurate and ahistorical. I have unfortunate news for Mr. Wong....

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is A Disappointment And Disgrace

Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who increasingly reminds me of the antithesis of former Conservative Prime...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind: The Logic of an Anchor, Part 1 of III

In 1953, an attractive, intelligent young medical student, one year ahead of me at the...

MIKE KEELER: It’s Time To Get Your Hex On

At 2:50 AM EDT on September 22nd we crossed the Autumnal Equinox and headed into increasing darkness. If you listen carefully, you can probably...

FRED FIRST: Nature Puzzler: What is THIS?

I get “nature puzzlers” often from my kids, and from our friends that know I’d be interested in their sidewalk and roadside discoveries from...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Success of New City Police Chief Will Be Measured By Violent Crime Reduction

     There will be a new Police Chief in town soon; Scott Booth will take the lead of the Roanoke City Police Department...

SCOTT DREYER: We Are A Broke Nation: US National Debt Breaks $33 Trillion

"I have had many anxieties for our commonwealth, principally occasioned by the depreciation of our money." --Patriot and Governor of Virginia Patrick Henry While many...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Credit Card Debt at $1 Trillion Is NOT a Sign of Consumer Strength

The Washington Post republished an article on August 31 entitled “Credit Card Debt at $1 Trillion Is a Sign of Consumer Strength” written by...

FRED FIRST: Changing of The Guard

The seasonal gears are shifting. Can you feel it? Life transitions, day by shorter day, from turbo overdrive of summer to the slow uphill crawl...