ARTICLES BY BOB MCCLELLAN

Why do we support militaristic Israel?

A subject that has bothered me for years is the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. And equally bothersome, the billions we send to Israel year after year regardless of who is our president. This has bothered me for two reasons: (1) Our supporting of a very belligerent and combative nation. (2) The extremely …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Real change comes from the inside out

This morning I tuned into “Meet the Press” with Chuck Todd as the new moderator. In one segment he had invited the mayors of Pittsburg, Tacoma, and Oklahoma City to share their stories of coming from the depths of despair to vitality. One was a Democrat, one a Republican and …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Real change comes from the inside out

This morning I tuned into “Meet the Press” with Chuck Todd as the new moderator. In one segment he had invited the mayors of Pittsburg, Tacoma, and Oklahoma City to share their stories of coming from the depths of despair to vitality. One was a Democrat, one a Republican and …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A positive example from the mayhem at Ferguson, Missouri

Yes, I do write quite a few letters to the editor. And most of them involve some sort of suggestion that in order to help solve our problems locally, statewide, nationwide and worldwide that we, as a human species, need to change some of our attitudes and mind-sets.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Acting from our 'better selves'

The craziness that is going on, not only in America, but all over the world seems way beyond reason. The list is long and well known. What is important, in my opinion, is some recognition of what it is going to take to change the human condition.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Acting from our 'better selves'

The craziness that is going on, not only in America, but all over the world seems way beyond reason. The list is long and well known. What is important, in my opinion, is some recognition of what it is going to take to change the human condition.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Do the only right thing: Vote Democratic

This letter defies my usual approach to political elections. I have always considered individuals, not parties. For me, it is different this time. Our nation is traveling down a very dangerous path. Here’s what I mean.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Here's why the progressives will prevail

Pro-gressive, re-gressive, or ag-gressive? Which is the real direction and tone of American politics today?
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Letter: Change has to come from the people, not the government

Regardless of our political views, here are some questions in my opinion we each should think about, discuss among ourselves, and look at as we consider whether we live or die as a democracy, as an empowered nation, and as a free people.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Letter: Change has to come from the people, not the government

Regardless of our political views, here are some questions in my opinion we each should think about, discuss among ourselves, and look at as we consider whether we live or die as a democracy, as an empowered nation, and as a free people.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Does LBJ hold key for Obama?

“Well, what’s the hell’s the presidency for? So asked President Lyndon Johnson as he sat with key advisers at his kitchen table. They were working on Johnson’s speech to Congress right after Kennedy’s assassination. From Gary Younge’s Guardian report: The nation was still in grief and Johnson was not yet …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS AGO

Can Congress use a litter box?

"Cats at least pee in the litter box.” So said Bill Maher on HBO’s “Real Time With Bill Maher” show on Feb. 10th. This very funny man who cleverly combines wit with political wisdom with selected guests offering differing points of view, was summing up a lively discussion on our …
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

We shouldn't repeat Iraq War with Iran

What Hans Blix, former United Nations inspector, is telling us should be shouted from the roof-tops, printed in all the media, talked about by thoughtful commentators and believed by millions.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

We shouldn't repeat Iraq War with Iran

What Hans Blix, former United Nations inspector, is telling us should be shouted from the roof-tops, printed in all the media, talked about by thoughtful commentators and believed by millions.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

We shouldn't repeat Iraq War with Iran

What Hans Blix, former United Nations inspector, is telling us should be shouted from the roof-tops, printed in all the media, talked about by thoughtful commentators and believed by millions.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

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