This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
On May 7, the Humane Society of the
Tom McLaughlin
In my last column, I said I would contact Black leaders to try to answer my questions about the perceived new relationship between Blacks and Whites. I didn’t. The reason is lack of courage.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Roy Meachum
As we were told on yesterday’s Frederick News-Post front page, the Walkersville council plans at its next meeting (tomorrow) to take up the question of designating English as the town's official language.
Nick Diaz
In my last column I devoted some time to present you with a minority opinion about the “made-in-the-USA” motorcycle, the Harley Davidson. I concluded with the statement that Harley Davidson is not really an American motorcycle, inasmuch as the spirit of American creativity, ingenuity, and innovation are nowhere to be found in motorcycles made by “The Motor Company.”
Monday, May 12, 2008
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
A consequence of political service is speeches. They run the gamut in both topics and the diversity of organizations before which the speech is given.
Steven R. Berryman
Time to break with your hibernation from the winter blahs, stop getting upset about the politics of Democratic deconstruction and more illegal aliens for a time. Andrews Air Force base, in nearby
Friday, May 9, 2008
John W. Ashbury
Wednesday evening was special in
Roy Meachum
Bill Clinton and his Democratic Party cohorts "knew" his wife had the presidential nomination sewed up. This explains their launching an imperial procession planned and financed only until early February's Super Tuesday. Through their experience-hardened eyes, the junior senator from
Roy Meachum
With no research details at hand, I still believe "Hamlet" is the most frequently staged Shakespearean work; the lead has much to do with my "fact." The tale of the Melancholy Dane is a star vehicle after all. Shakespeare contrived the tragedy in his later years and it abounds with parts various players can get their teeth in, as the saying goes.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Joan McIntyre
Why is the crack down on criminal illegal immigration any different from any other crackdown on any other crime? We have come down on speeding, drugs, rape, child abuse, spousal abuse, just about every crime. So why is it different – or wrong – when an illegal immigrant commits yet another crime on top of their first one?
Chris Cavey
In November, the entire
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Pandering of Tulipomaniac Proportions
In last week’s episode of “Democolypse Now,” the continuing saga of the deconstruction of
Tom McLaughlin
I am confused about Black America. What is the message Barack Obama and his supporters are sending?
Improving The Chesapeake – Part 2
Farrell Keough
Yesterday we explored the health of the
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Improving The Chesapeake – Part 1
Farrell Keough
We are facing yet another crisis. The
Derek Shackelford
This last week of the primary presidential election season has not been about politics. It has more exemplified a mini-drama series.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Even when you know you're right…
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
...you might still be wrong. Seems obvious, right? So obvious that it shouldn't have to be said. Unfortunately, in spite of the clear nature of the conclusion, the business of politics is about absolutes.
Our 10 Most Dangerous Concepts
Steven R. Berryman
It has been said many times over the last week that before we can solve a problem, we first must be able to identify it; and thus get our arms around it. In many instances, by the simple act of stating the outline correctly, one can be drawn to solutions.
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