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ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of Iran during a nationwide protest on January 8 and 9. Tens of thousands of unarmed protesters were shot dead in an indiscriminate slaughter...

FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: President Trump Owes The UK An Apology

I read a disturbing and disquieting article in the New York Times on January 23 entitled,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) Is a Defeatist

I read an article in the New York Post by Emily Crane on January 26 entitled,...

BOB BROWN: “A Rose, By Any Other Name . . .”

Richard, a middle-aged unmarried scientist, devout, quiet if not shy, spoke on the phone to his girlfriend.  He called her every night. She said...

FRED FIRST: Mosey Goes Home And More . . .

Curating end-of-summer threads from the InterWebs Sorry to sucker you in, those few who read about and were concerned along with us, that Mosey the...

SERWAN ZANGANA: Can The Commonwealth Afford Medicaid for All VA Children?

Virginia’s revenue exceeded its forecast revenue by $1.2 billion for FY2024. This shows that Virginia is on the right track in managing the State....

ROBERT L. MARONIC: “Drill, Baby, Drill” Alone Will Not Work In 2029

One constant campaign slogan of former President Trump at all his nationwide rallies is "drill, baby, drill." Every time Trump repeats this slogan with great gusto, his...

SCOTT DREYER: RFK Jr.’s Anti-Establishment Barnburner

In history and life, sometimes huge watershed events mark a turning point. That includes some years like 1607, 1776, 1865, 1945, etc. We might...

DEVOTIONAL: Mute Watchdogs

For the leaders of my people— the LORD’s watchmen, his shepherds— are blind and ignorant. They are like silent watchdogs that give no warning...