This week in The TentacleJuly 11, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Kevin E. Dayhoff
It was nothing short of cruel irony that I happened to be on a guided tour of the
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
The story begins almost nine years ago on a lovely October Saturday afternoon, which I was enjoying on the front porch. It was in the old house, farther up North Market. A tall hedge still ran completely around the yard's outer rim, keeping out of sight both people and cars.
Monday, July 9, 2007
The Changing Face of Political Conversation
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
People love to talk politics, even though it's supposedly one of those things we're taught to avoid with strangers. You know, talking religion, politics, and sex with strangers is somehow dangerous.
Friday, July 6, 2007
The post-Libby commutation polls have only begun to trickle in. Judging by the furor this week, they are guaranteed to pull down George W. Bush's position; vis-à-vis history's other presidents, to an even greater degree. It was sliding already.
Budget Cycles, Political Rhetoric and Bureaucracy
George Wenschhof
The discussion surrounding the approval of a government's annual budget typically elicits political rhetoric from elected officials. The resolution of
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Chris Cavey
Last Saturday morning I rolled out of bed, walked out onto the lanai of a beachfront condo, stared out across beautiful white sand of
Thoughts and Suggestions on Schools
In recent columns in the Frederick News-Post, I presented facts about teacher pay and benefits, avoided expressing opinions, and honestly reported information uncovered with much research;, but the paper's editors said "That's enough on schools." It's time to give some of my thoughts and recommendations, so I offer them here.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As we spend time with friends and family to celebrate the Fourth of July today, take a moment to ponder just how fortunate we really are in our great nation.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
With approval from a handful of other sheriff employees, Sergeant Bill Folden decided to escalate the fight to hold onto his lucrative "second business." And that's a shame.
Farrell Keough
The call to return to the "theories" of the 1960's and 70's is being heard loud and clear. Blame and victimization are making a comeback.
Monday, July 2, 2007
Is the Fairness Doctrine Really Fair?
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Progressives would have you believe that the airwaves are controlled by rabid, mouth-breathing conservative talk show hosts who force their abusive viewpoints on the poor, unthinking American public.
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