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Voters are still waiting for a vision

After years of watching our political conversations become more divided and more focused on personalities, I find myself asking a simple question: When are we going to spend less time talking about who we oppose and more time talking about what we are building? As someone who lives in Warren County, I know people are tired of the constant political fighting. They are tired of being told who to fear. They want leaders who will listen, understand their struggles, and offer real solutions. Let me be clear: accountability matters. It should not matter whether someone has a “D” or an ...

Socialists write checks that reality can’t cash

Socialists have a long history of writing checks that Socialism cannot cash, and the platform of the Democrat(ic) Socialists of America (DSA) continues that tradition. Socialism is Socialism, whether or not proclaimed “Democratic” for political convenience. There is no difference between Socialism and Communism except that Communists are honest about their intentions to subjugate the population to totalitarian rule, whereas Democrat Socialists try to sneak Communism through the back door. The Democrat Socialist platform promises to reduce the work week to 32 hours while keeping ...

Two tummies full of childhood

Dear Richard loves those huge beefsteak tomatoes that arrive late in July. Last week he went looking for the first giants of the season for BLTs – and came home with two. Obviously not local tomatoes, they were nevertheless a great season opener. As I was slicing up the first big boy, I ...

Annual water quality report is worth a read

With growing national attention on drinking water safety, many people are asking, “Is my water safe?” For residents of Warren County, that answer is readily available in your annual Water Quality Report—a simple, reliable way to understand what’s in the water coming into your home and what it means for your family. We encourage every resident to take a few minutes to review this report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay informed and feel confident in the water you use every day. These reports are designed to give you clear, ...

Flying with the fearless fussbudget

My Aunt Jo was an interesting old fuddy-duddy. But she was never one of my favorite relatives. She was my Great Uncle Garnett’s second wife – a piano and organ teacher in Tustin California. She was very persnickety. My mother was Garnett Keith’s favorite niece, and every time she ...

Consistent inconsistencies with high court

The Second Amendment to the Constitution is a relic of a bygone era of revolution. The Founders could not have contemplated that it would apply to semiautomatic handguns. The Founders absolutely could not have contemplated that it would apply to machine guns. The Founders could not have foreseen mass shootings. It is silly, therefore, to think the Second Amendment applies to present weaponry and situations. Therefore, there must be some other, more specific meaning to the Amendment related to the "well-regulated militia." That is the progressive argument, in a nutshell. The ...