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• U.S. general: Afghan strategy needs revision

  Mon Aug 31, 2009
  • First of All, Ralph Osbon, don't call me a shill.  I served in the Corps from 68-90.  Do the math and geography.  Secondly, thank you Ralph for serving our country.

• U.S. general: Afghan strategy needs revision

  Mon Aug 31, 2009
  • After 9/11, both sides of the legislature--congress and senate--voted to support "The War on Terrorism." No caveats or loopholes. We decided to fight terrorism, no matter where and take the fight to the terrorists, rather than wait for terrorists to attack us again.

• Economic jabs, then punches on world affairs

  Sat Sep 27, 2008
  • What debate were you watching? Obama was rude; talked over McCain incessantly; would not shut his mouth when his time was over and showed little self-discipline. And, McCain--despite his alleged temper--showed a lot of patience.

• Economic jabs, then punches on world affairs

  Sat Sep 27, 2008
  • I was very disappointed with Obama. McCain showed grace under fire, while Obama continually tried to talk over McCain and interrupt McCain's attempts to get his points across. Obama basically came across to me as a rude, undisciplined street brat, with an education and a suit.

• Economic jabs, then punches on world affairs

  Sat Sep 27, 2008
  • I was very disappointed with Obama. McCain showed grace under fire, while Obama continually tried to talk over McCain and interrupt McCain's attempts to get his points across. Obama basically came across to me as a rude, undisciplined street brat, with an education and a suit.

• Palin's small town secured big federal funds

  Tue Sep 2, 2008
  • Having travelled to Alaska and having worked within the Beltway, I have to applaud Sarah Palin's abilities to obtain funds to improve the quality of life for her town.

• Palin's small town secured big federal funds

  Tue Sep 2, 2008
  • Having travelled to Alaska and having worked within the Beltway, I have to applaud Sarah Palin's abilities to obtain funds to improve the quality of life for her town.

• Palin's small town secured big federal funds

  Tue Sep 2, 2008
  • Having travelled to Alaska and having worked within the Beltway, I have to applaud Sarah Palin's abilities to obtain funds to improve the quality of life for her town.

• Bikes or cars - who rules the road?

  Fri Jul 18, 2008
  • My final contribution for the day. It's a funny thing that our schools have to have "Resource Officers" on campus everyday. Most of the time, they sit in their office, waiting for something to happen and take walks, occasionally, so they are visible.

• Bikes or cars - who rules the road?

  Fri Jul 18, 2008
  • B Murphy: