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ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is President Trump Now Jesus Christ?

I read an astonishing and alarming article in the New York Post on April 13 entitled, "Trump Makes Wild Claim Defending Jesus-like AI Post, Refuses To Apologize To Pope Leo Over Iran War Dispute." The...

BOB BROWN: Death Ends a Life, But Not a Relationship

"Death ends a life, but not a relationship." This truth is both a psychological reality...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Iran Is Not Going To Be A Never-Ending War

I read an asinine analysis about the Iran war and a problematic prediction of Iran's drone warfare and cyber...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The Ceasefire With Iran On April 7 Was Not A Big Win For The US

I think that President Trump made a great diplomatic mistake with Iran (brokered by duplicitous Pakistan) on...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When The Papacy Becomes an A**

General Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a brief prayer on June 4, 1944, which was two days before...

SCOT BELLAVIA: A Proposal for Meaningful Legislation

If you’ve been reading my articles since I started writing for The Roanoke Star, you’ll know I usually stick to more serious topics. In-person,...

SCOTT DREYER: What is Biden Hidin’?

The support group Alcoholics Anonymous has helped numerous people over the years with its 12 step program, and Step 1--the crucial foundation to all...

SCOTT DREYER: “[…] Do Justly […]”

“ Do justly ” - ]  -Micah 6:8 Law enforcement has been at the top of our national conversation for the past five months, and...

MELINDA MYERS: Homegrown Garnishes Add Flavor, Nutrition and Eye Appeal to Meals

Make your meals just a bit more special with homegrown garnishes.  You invest time and money growing, purchasing, and preparing quality ingredients. But do...

MIKE KEELER: Covid Cuisine Idea #276-12

But first, why couldn’t you sleep last night? It was probably the Harvest Moon, the full moon of Autumn marking the end of the...

SCOT BELLAVIA: It Takes a Village

When I was in school, teachers each considered their class the most important. They thought themselves astute to load their students with as much...