Category Archives: Op-eds

Thanksgiving in a time of crisis

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

Thanksgiving is upon us again, this year in somewhat strained circumstances. Some state governors have issued edicts defining exactly how many people you can have for dinner, and even what degrees relationship are permissible. Reactions range from loud defiance to … Continue reading →

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The election, hooooo boy!

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

First of all to my friends who remember when I said changing the voting procedure scant months before the election was going to be nothing but trouble. Told ya. So there I was on election night at the local radio … Continue reading →

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Little Red Rioting Hood

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

“Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm; but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t like voting by mail

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

There are proposals that we do our voting by mail in the upcoming election due to the COVID crisis. I believe this is a very bad idea and here’s why. To begin with, we don’t trust each other. And by … Continue reading →

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Riot season

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

I’ve got the feeling I should say something pithy and profound about the riots gripping our major cities. I’d really like to wait until I hear back from friends I trust who are actually going to have a look, but … Continue reading →

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When sending you child to college

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Stephen W. Browne

When sending your child to college you have two things to worry about. One is that they will say the wrong thing and fall prey to the new Red Guards. Another is that they will join the new Red Guards. … Continue reading →

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Privilege or advantage?

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Stephen W. Browne

I participated in an interesting discussion a while ago that reminded me of the vital importance of using words correctly. The discussion was about privilege. As in “white privilege,” “male privilege,” etc. One person argued that the fact of being … Continue reading →

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Review/Commentary: Joker

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Stephen W. Browne

“There’s always a joker in the pack, there’s always a cardboard clown. The poor painted fool falls on his back, and everyone laughs when he’s down!” – Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell … Continue reading →

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Syria

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Stephen W. Browne

I have noticed something about the discussion about Syria, the Kurds, and Trump’s decision to remove about 50 American soldiers from the area. We’re not having one. Leftists who were chanting “No blood for oil!” not so long ago are … Continue reading →

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Trump’s speech at the UN

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Stephen W. Browne

I am again seriously impressed by the disconnect between the reality star in the White House and the President of the United States. Is it possible there are two Donald Trumps? Does he have a twin brother who’s in charge … Continue reading →

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