I recognize that many consider me to be a pessimist who focuses myopic eyes on worrisome signs of what the future holds. ...more

July 15, 2008

It's only July, but already we know the rules of this year's presidential campaign. Actually, they're the same rules that apply every election: You can say anything you want about the Democratic candidate, but you have to treat the Republican candidate with kid gloves. ...more

July 9, 2008

Lorne DeWitt's latest global warming letter is a laundry list of denialist talking points, complete with the ritual denunciation of Al Gore. DeWitt has escalated the rhetoric. In his previous letter, the bulk of the scientific community were "environ-whackos." Now, they're "... sick, demented, pathological liars." ...more

June 29, 2008

Many people find Barack Obama's meteoric campaign and Democratic nomination amazing. ...more

June 27, 2008

Many people find Barack Obama's meteoric campaign and Democratic nomination amazing. This scenario could be one explanation. President Bill Clinton's escapades are one major factor. His administration's record is almost the opposite of President Bush II's record. Yet, his personal failings resulted in V.P. Al Gore's defeat in 2000, with the Florida government's assistance. The following horrendous eight years were the price the American people paid. Barack Obama's amazing nomination did not just happen, it was planned, and Hillary Clinton was the sacrifice. Sen. Obama's ability to raise an unheard of $270 million for a primary campaign was initiated long before he announced he was running. That factor paved the way for him. These backers knew it was risky to challenge President Clinton, but they reasoned since the economy was so bad and the Iraq War was still a quagmire, Obama could still win the presidential election. Their stealth campaign was brilliant. Now the real campaign begins. ...more

June 26, 2008

Once again Dallas Dunlap has done a good job of presenting facts concerning global warming (Feedback, June 20). I believe, however, that the issues aren't as cut and dry as he made them seem. ...more

June 26, 2008

Former Vice President Al Gore made his season debut on the presidential campaign Monday evening, offering a vigorous endorsement of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama as he urged all Democrats to rally behind the party's fall ticket. ...more

June 17, 2008

Tim Russert, a fixture in American homes on Sunday mornings and election nights since becoming moderator of "Meet the Press" nearly 17 years ago, died Friday of a heart attack after collapsing at the Washington bureau of NBC News. He was 58. ...more

June 14, 2008

Nothing New Offered Regarding "There Are Better Alternatives To Drilling For More Oil" (Other Views, May 30): ...more

June 9, 2008

Pat and Shirley Miketinac don't live off the land. They live in it. ...more

June 4, 2008