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, 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.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 9 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, 9 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, 11 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, 12 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 11 YEARS 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 11 YEARS 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.
WHITEFISH PILOT | 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
Healing wounds require changing mindsets
The U.S. gun issue: Consider that around the world everyone has access to the same video games, the same movies, and the same programs which portray violence. Yet the U.S. leads the world with gun related killings.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Healing wounds require changing mindsets
The U.S. gun issue: Consider that around the world everyone has access to the same video games, the same movies, and the same programs which portray violence. Yet the U.S. leads the world with gun related killings.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Healing wounds require changing mindsets
The U.S. gun issue: Consider that around the world everyone has access to the same video games, the same movies, and the same programs which portray violence. Yet the U.S. leads the world with gun related killings.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
America needs bipartisanship
It must be very frustrating to the Republican Party to have a fellow such as Barack Obama as president and present head of the Democratic Party.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America needs bipartisanship
It must be very frustrating to the Republican Party to have a fellow such as Barack Obama as president and present head of the Democratic Party.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America needs bipartisanship
It must be very frustrating to the Republican Party to have a fellow such as Barack Obama as president and present head of the Democratic Party.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Food for thought on how America spends funds
I am writing this on Lincoln’s birthday, by the way. The underground nuclear test just completed by North Korea, and now with the great consternation, fear, and international condemning of such an action, it makes one wonder just who is entitled and who is not entitled to conduct nuclear tests; …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Food for thought on how America spends funds
I am writing this on Lincoln’s birthday, by the way. The underground nuclear test just completed by North Korea, and now with the great consternation, fear, and international condemning of such an action, it makes one wonder just who is entitled and who is not entitled to conduct nuclear tests; …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Food for thought on how America spends funds
I am writing this on Lincoln’s birthday, by the way. The underground nuclear test just completed by North Korea, and now with the great consternation, fear, and international condemning of such an action, it makes one wonder just who is entitled and who is not entitled to conduct nuclear tests; …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Communication technology makes motivations public
With all the modern communication technology now available to everyone alike, it is harder and harder for any person, any group, any government to hide their activities, their identities, their good or bad actions, and their true motivations.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Communication technology makes motivations public
With all the modern communication technology now available to everyone alike, it is harder and harder for any person, any group, any government to hide their activities, their identities, their good or bad actions, and their true motivations.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Communication technology makes motivations public
With all the modern communication technology now available to everyone alike, it is harder and harder for any person, any group, any government to hide their activities, their identities, their good or bad actions, and their true motivations.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
America and pre-WWII Germany have a lot in common
I am about one quarter of the way through a book by Ken Follett, “Winter of the World,” set in the 1930s, the era of the rise of fascism and Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. It is most fascinating reading, somewhat scary and emotional, with the rise of fascism affecting …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
America and pre-WWII Germany have a lot in common
I am about one quarter of the way through a book by Ken Follett, “Winter of the World,” set in the 1930s, the era of the rise of fascism and Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. It is most fascinating reading, somewhat scary and emotional, with the rise of fascism affecting …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
America and pre-WWII Germany have a lot in common
I am about one quarter of the way through a book by Ken Follett, “Winter of the World,” set in the 1930s, the era of the rise of fascism and Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. It is most fascinating reading, somewhat scary and emotional, with the rise of fascism affecting …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The world needs more acceptance and compassion
Why does it take a tragedy, such the Newtown, Conn. shootings, to suddenly cause us personally and as a nation to put aside prejudices and the many forms of often angry judgments of others and then immediately have a great outpouring of love, total acceptance, and compassion?
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The world needs more acceptance and compassion
Why does it take a tragedy, such the Newtown, Conn. shootings, to suddenly cause us personally and as a nation to put aside prejudices and the many forms of often angry judgments of others and then immediately have a great outpouring of love, total acceptance, and compassion?
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
The world needs more acceptance and compassion
Why does it take a tragedy, such the Newtown, Conn. shootings, to suddenly cause us personally and as a nation to put aside prejudices and the many forms of often angry judgments of others and then immediately have a great outpouring of love, total acceptance, and compassion?
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fighting that tears at the nation's fabric doesn't make us stronger
For Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham to blast away at the Obama administration about the 9-11 attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya in which four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Chris Stevens is unconscionable.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fighting that tears at the nation's fabric doesn't make us stronger
For Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham to blast away at the Obama administration about the 9-11 attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya in which four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Chris Stevens is unconscionable.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Fighting that tears at the nation's fabric doesn't make us stronger
For Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham to blast away at the Obama administration about the 9-11 attack on our consulate in Benghazi, Libya in which four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Chris Stevens is unconscionable.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Extreme partisanship lead to GOP punishment
Now that the election has been decided and we have heard all the excuses from certain pundits as to why Romney did not win, something comes to my mind in all this. And this particular ‘trend-of-concern’ was not picked up by the media, not realized, and certainly not expected.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Extreme partisanship lead to GOP punishment
Now that the election has been decided and we have heard all the excuses from certain pundits as to why Romney did not win, something comes to my mind in all this. And this particular ‘trend-of-concern’ was not picked up by the media, not realized, and certainly not expected.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Extreme partisanship lead to GOP punishment
Now that the election has been decided and we have heard all the excuses from certain pundits as to why Romney did not win, something comes to my mind in all this. And this particular ‘trend-of-concern’ was not picked up by the media, not realized, and certainly not expected.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Large corporate interstests and money control legislation
I am writing this exactly one week before the election.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Large corporate interstests and money control legislation
I am writing this exactly one week before the election.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
We must be clear about the facts
I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but the realities of the different views on how to handle our healthcare system is entirely reason enough to not change our White House occupant in this election.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
We must be clear about the facts
I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but the realities of the different views on how to handle our healthcare system is entirely reason enough to not change our White House occupant in this election.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
We must be clear about the facts
I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but the realities of the different views on how to handle our healthcare system is entirely reason enough to not change our White House occupant in this election.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
We must be clear about the facts during the election
I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but the realities of the different views on how to handle our healthcare system is entirely reason enough to not change our White House occupant in this election.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
We must be clear about the facts during the election
I don’t care what your political affiliation is, but the realities of the different views on how to handle our healthcare system is entirely reason enough to not change our White House occupant in this election.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Americans need to become concerned and put people in political power that will actually work
The wisdom of factual reporting and analysis sometimes comes through amidst the vast array of written and spoken opinions on our nations broken political system.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Americans need to become concerned and put people in political power that will actually work
The wisdom of factual reporting and analysis sometimes comes through amidst the vast array of written and spoken opinions on our nations broken political system.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Americans need to become concerned and put people in political power that will actually work
The wisdom of factual reporting and analysis sometimes comes through amidst the vast array of written and spoken opinions on our nations broken political system.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
America is not a 'democracy' anymore, it is a 'plutocracy'
In viewing, factually, our nations form of government as we wind down into the last couple of months of political campaigning, I think it is well to realize that America is not a “democracy” anymore. It is a “plutocracy.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
America is not a 'democracy' anymore, it is a 'plutocracy'
In viewing, factually, our nations form of government as we wind down into the last couple of months of political campaigning, I think it is well to realize that America is not a “democracy” anymore. It is a “plutocracy.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
America is not a 'democracy' anymore, it is a 'plutocracy'
In viewing, factually, our nations form of government as we wind down into the last couple of months of political campaigning, I think it is well to realize that America is not a “democracy” anymore. It is a “plutocracy.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Breakdowns need to take place before changes and healing can occur
There is a line in the book “The Da Vinci Code” in the first few pages of chapter 20 which goes like this: “The chaos of the world has an underlying order.”
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Breakdowns need to take place before changes and healing can occur
There is a line in the book “The Da Vinci Code” in the first few pages of chapter 20 which goes like this: “The chaos of the world has an underlying order.”
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Breakdowns need to take place before changes and healing can occur
There is a line in the book “The Da Vinci Code” in the first few pages of chapter 20 which goes like this: “The chaos of the world has an underlying order.”
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Be proactive, we must get help for people on the edge
Our democratic form of government, from the federal level down into towns just like those in this beautiful valley, was conceived and formed on the power of “WE THE PEOPLE.” This actually puts responsibility upon “WE THE PEOPLE.” Thus, within the framework of each and every department of government, “WE …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Be proactive, we must get help for people on the edge
Our democratic form of government, from the federal level down into towns just like those in this beautiful valley, was conceived and formed on the power of “WE THE PEOPLE.” This actually puts responsibility upon “WE THE PEOPLE.” Thus, within the framework of each and every department of government, “WE …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Be proactive, we must get help for people on the edge
Our democratic form of government, from the federal level down into towns just like those in this beautiful valley, was conceived and formed on the power of “WE THE PEOPLE.” This actually puts responsibility upon “WE THE PEOPLE.” Thus, within the framework of each and every department of government, “WE …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Look at the facts before the election
I am very concerned about our entire political system, Democrats and Republicans alike. And I realize the tremendous frustration in America today with unemployment, deficits, health care problems, family financial problems, and the great desire for all this to be solved, and that possibly a change in presidential leadership is …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Look at the facts before the election
I am very concerned about our entire political system, Democrats and Republicans alike. And I realize the tremendous frustration in America today with unemployment, deficits, health care problems, family financial problems, and the great desire for all this to be solved, and that possibly a change in presidential leadership is …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Look at the facts before the election
I am very concerned about our entire political system, Democrats and Republicans alike. And I realize the tremendous frustration in America today with unemployment, deficits, health care problems, family financial problems, and the great desire for all this to be solved, and that possibly a change in presidential leadership is …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
'True Community' represents a return of values
The nation’s people and media are talking on and on about the horrible shooting in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater incident. Subjects range from ‘gun control’, to ‘better security in public places’, and to actually ‘seeing this as a good reason for more average citizens to be armed in order …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
'True Community' represents a return of values
The nation’s people and media are talking on and on about the horrible shooting in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater incident. Subjects range from ‘gun control’, to ‘better security in public places’, and to actually ‘seeing this as a good reason for more average citizens to be armed in order …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
'True Community' represents a return of values
The nation’s people and media are talking on and on about the horrible shooting in the Aurora, Colo. movie theater incident. Subjects range from ‘gun control’, to ‘better security in public places’, and to actually ‘seeing this as a good reason for more average citizens to be armed in order …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion in many ways
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion in many ways
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion in many ways
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Humanity strays from compassion
This Sunday morning, just before going to church and listening once again to what Jesus taught, this short news account hit me like a ton of bricks!
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
We have to start from the ground up
I just returned from two weeks in Wisconsin where I was visiting family and attending alumni functions at Beloit College, my alma mater, class of 1953. My first day of travel to Wisconsin was Tuesday, June 5, the Primary Election day.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
We have to start from the ground up
I just returned from two weeks in Wisconsin where I was visiting family and attending alumni functions at Beloit College, my alma mater, class of 1953. My first day of travel to Wisconsin was Tuesday, June 5, the Primary Election day.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
We have to start from the ground up
I just returned from two weeks in Wisconsin where I was visiting family and attending alumni functions at Beloit College, my alma mater, class of 1953. My first day of travel to Wisconsin was Tuesday, June 5, the Primary Election day.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Lake County Democrats sets a good example
I’m writing this just before taking off for three weeks in Wisconsin.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lake County Democrats sets a good example
I’m writing this just before taking off for three weeks in Wisconsin.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Lake County Democrats sets a good example
I’m writing this just before taking off for three weeks in Wisconsin.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Letter to the editor
Just another example of how out of touch America's leadership can be when it comes to affairs in the Middle East. I recall former president Bush standing up there after "9/11", all puffed up and angry, saying how we would take out Osama Bin Laden and crush al-Qaeda. Then he …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Letter to the editor
Just another example of how out of touch America's leadership can be when it comes to affairs in the Middle East. I recall former president Bush standing up there after "9/11", all puffed up and angry, saying how we would take out Osama Bin Laden and crush al-Qaeda. Then he …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Letter to the editor
Just another example of how out of touch America's leadership can be when it comes to affairs in the Middle East. I recall former president Bush standing up there after "9/11", all puffed up and angry, saying how we would take out Osama Bin Laden and crush al-Qaeda. Then he …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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