by Harold Bob Jones, Blair, OK Europe and the USA have many things in common, one of which noted currently is the massive debt crisis both are experiencing because of politicians who fail to learn from history. George Santayana noted…
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Inanity in the World of Commercial Television
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL Lowe’s Corporate Execs have caved in, as of today, to a muslim-hating group, taking their commercials off the “reality show” portraying an American Muslim family. But, all across the television stations, cable and otherwise,…
For Sale – The Government of the U.S.
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL Republicans very loudly proclaim their mission to shrink government by eradicating as many departments as possible – and one wonders – impossible. But how can they shrink government when the plutocrats – the Kochs, Waltons,…
Merry Christmas
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Enjoy It While You Can
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL As we see the Holidays “coming at us” all around, we remember too well the hectic-ness, cleaning, cooking and baking, writing Christmas cards, inviting family and friends to celebrations, gathering the Christmas lists from…
An Open Letter to the Springdale Management Authority, Board of Directors & Cemetery Manager
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by Elaine & George Hopkins, Peoria, IL We support protecting the Springdale Savanna. It’s a piece of Illinois history that deserves to be left alone. Please keep the existing agreement with the state IDNR. The Savanna should not be used…
First 100 Days
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by Lori Curtis Luther, Peoria County Administrator Thanksgiving Day marks my 100th day as Peoria County’s Administrator. Reflecting on the past 100 days, I certainly have much to be thankful for since August 16, 2011. First, I would like to…
They Hated Roosevelt too. Remember?
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by Ed Klein, Peoria, IL With more that 25 million unemployed, the poverty rate moving upward every month, corporations going overseas, and many small businesses turning belly up, I think it is appropriate to take a backward glance to the…
The reason for the season
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Bullying? Sexual Harassment?
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by Dolores M. Klein, Peoria, IL On C-Span recently, I watched Anita Hill being honored at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of her testimony against Clarence Thomas’ appointment to the Supreme Court. It was a valuable afternoon of insights…