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A ncient Greece is credited with several contributions to civilized society, including literature, mathematics, government, architecture, and democracy.
Democracy comes from the ancient Greek …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/25/25
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T here are two types of people in the world: believers in God and those who don’t. Unbelievers refuse to accept any evidence contrary to their convictions.
Those who have faith see …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/18/25
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A s most adults my age, I know what my Social Security benefits will be. I could have chosen to start collecting Social Security at age 62. My full retirement age is 66 years and 10 months. I could …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/14/25
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W hen any animal—a wild dog, feral cat, snake, or rat—is cornered with no escape, it is the most dangerous, especially if it has been injured.
I have personal experience with this …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/7/25
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en. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., last week on CNN expressed his concern for the Democrat Party, saying, “In the Democratic Party, you’ve got a party that is heavily dominated by …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/28/25
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Economist Thomas Sowell said, “There are no solutions, only trade-offs.” That wisdom was first introduced by French economist Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850) in his essay …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/21/25
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errapenes, more commonly known as the box turtle, have an average life span of 50 years, with many reaching the centenarian mark. They are found in the wild, exclusively in North America.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/13/25
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I t’s everywhere: on social media, TV and letters to the editor. Democrats are attacking supporters of Donald Trump for arresting illegal aliens, claiming that these policies go against …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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2/5/25
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B eing good stewards of the land is something everyone can agree on. Unfortunately, liberal policies in California are contributing to massive wildfires that seem to get worse each year.
The …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/22/25
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I n November, after Donald Trump won the election for President of the United States, New York Democratic state Sen. Liz Krueger, in an interview with Politico, suggested that her state succeed and …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/8/25
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T he new year is as much about reflections on a well-lived life as it is about looking forward to a fresh start and making resolutions for the coming 12 months.
As I am not one who is good at …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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1/1/25
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F rancis B. Church, editor of the New York Sun in 1897, printed his reply to a little girl’s question, “Is there a Santa Claus?” And “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/26/24
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T he man in black, Johnny Cash, helped cement the Rock Island Railroad in American culture in 1957 when he recorded the folk song “Rock Island Line.”
A spiritual from the late 1920s, …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/11/24
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G rowing up a young boy in Owensville, I enjoyed a lot of freedom. Before high school, girls and cars, I would explore a wooded area close to home with my dog or alone. I particularly enjoyed …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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12/4/24
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L ast week, I pointed out in the column how far-left Democrats are predicting the end of Democracy — and some the end of the world — now that Donald Trump has won the election and will be …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/20/24
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vereating candy is unhealthy. That is why responsible parents withhold sweets from their children.
On Nov. 5, Missouri voters went for the “candy” on two ballot measures …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/13/24
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A nother presidential election has come and gone. We all survived. This is the 12th time I have exercised my right to walk into the voting booth and pull the lever for President of the United States.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/6/24
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S tephen Grover Cleveland was a first in American history. He was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States serving 1885 …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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10/30/24
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W hat I refer to as the “Jobs Killing, Inflation Enlargement Act” is not receiving much attention for the upcoming November election. On the ballot, it is called Proposition A.
If it …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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10/23/24
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s a practicing Catholic for the last 64 years, 11 months, and 18 days, I’m ready to go against the teachings of my faith and vote yes on Amendment 3 on November 5 so women can control …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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10/16/24
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