I vividly recall a battle I was involved in at a place called “Ben Tre” during the 1968 “Tet” offensive in Vietnam. Our unit was greatly out numbered and the only thing that prevented us from being over run was by the maximum use of air strikes, gunships and artillery …
What would be the fate of a baseball manager whose team had a record of 50 years of losing seasons with each succeeding year falling further down in the standings? Would you continue to not only fully fund, and also provide periodic raises, bonuses and other perks to include a …
On June 15 at 12:30 p.m. the United Veterans Honor Guard arrived at Veterans Park in Kalispell (formerly Depot Park) to conduct a veteran memorial ceremony for a recently deceased veteran. To their surprise and dismay there were about 25 to 30 protestors in front of the memorial waving signs …
On June 15 at 12:30 p.m. the United Veterans Honor Guard arrived at Veterans Park in Kalispell (formerly Depot Park) to conduct a veteran memorial ceremony for a recently deceased veteran. To their surprise and dismay there were about 25 to 30 protestors in front of the memorial waving signs …
Each time there is a mass shooting in America, the left starts beating the drums in favor of stricter gun-control laws. They seem to think that without guns there would be no mass killings; however rational people realize that guns are merely the implement that mentally unstable people use to …
Each time there is a mass shooting in America, the left starts beating the drums in favor of stricter gun-control laws. They seem to think that without guns there would be no mass killings; however rational people realize that guns are merely the implement that mentally unstable people use to …
Who really sets the political social agenda for the United States? Who sets the criteria for someone to be labeled a bigot or racist? Who defines what hate speech is and identifies those who use it? Who establishes the criteria for being a “white supremacist” and who has the authority …
Who really sets the political social agenda for the United States? Who sets the criteria for someone to be labeled a bigot or racist? Who defines what hate speech is and identifies those who use it? Who establishes the criteria for being a “white supremacist” and who has the authority …
My two granddaughters and some liberal friends have taken me to task for expressing my conservative views. I personally disavow any political affiliation and consider myself an independent who focuses on the issue and candidate when voting. I must confess in recent times I have found it not only difficult …
My two granddaughters and some liberal friends have taken me to task for expressing my conservative views. I personally disavow any political affiliation and consider myself an independent who focuses on the issue and candidate when voting. I must confess in recent times I have found it not only difficult …
The upcoming presidential election features a special event. For the very first time, a female candidate is in the running to become president of the United States. The first person to accomplish anything that is deemed a great feat or achievement is guaranteed a featured role when history is recorded …
On July 4, 2026, after a lengthy illness caused by serious wounds inflicted by her professional politicians, the United States of America passed away. As she lay dying, her citizens were largely apathetic and uncaring. With little public support or assistance her spirit rapidly dwindled and she could no longer …
On June 3, for the National Review Online, Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, U.S. Army, retired, wrote an article entitled, “Why Team Obama was blindsided by the Bergdahl backlash.”
In order to provide for the long-term preservation and maintenance of the Flathead County Veterans Memorial, we have agreed that it is necessary to form a memorial board of directors composed of a representative from each of the active veteran, fraternal and civic organizations in the county.
Mr. Shaughnessy’s recent letter to the editor is a vivid example of why we can’t come together and fix what is wrong with America. We are so busy playing the blame game that we just don’t have time to clearly identify or prioritize the significant problems we face or to …
Imagine, if you will, walking by Depot Park as the lights come on in the evening and suddenly the haunting and beautiful strains of the bugle call “Taps” begins to play. When the lights go out in the morning, the bugle call “To the Colors” will begin playing.
As I write this, the year 2011 is rapidly coming to a close and soon we can breathe a sight of relief and exclaim, “We made it through another one.” As we head into 2012, a look into the crystal ball reveals it will really be a very eventful, turbulent …