Andy does summer in Michigan … I’m just going to say it: I like Renaissance festivals. I’ve always been a fan of hokey and there’s nothing hokier than a guy dressed in tights telling you in a bad English/pirate accent where the turkey leg stand is. Sheer, dumb bliss. I wonder if someday … Continue Reading
Flint column: Government operated in secret isn’t government at all
Hey, Genesee County taxpayers: You just lost $150,000, got nothing for it, and the governmental body that gave it away isn't going to tell you why. Nice, huh? The board in question is the Bishop … Continue Reading
Here’s the only real solution to our gun addiction
We could easily start to cool the mass shooting fever that has gripped America. It isn’t rocket science. We could, for instance: Ban assault weapons and define the term broadly. The assault … Continue Reading
What we need is a debate on debates
I watched part of the big debate this week. Can you believe Hannah Brown picked that lousy dog-food jingle singer over the other guy? Hey, what … Continue Reading
How to survive The Donald in two easy steps
For their health and well-being, if nothing else, Democrats and others who are horrified by Donald J. Trump have to stop doing two things: Being … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the CBD edition
Come Heller high water … Before I get started, a quick disclosure: This column contains CBD oil. Why? Because I’m pretty sure that by law … Continue Reading
Surveyin’ da Situation: Pumping up the savings, one olive at a time
By John Matonich I have always enjoyed answering trivia questions. I am no expert on the subjects they typically cover but many of the questions … Continue Reading
Come Heller high water … the Independence Day edition
Come Heller high water … This will not surprise you but I disagree with our tinhorn dictator about his Fourth of July celebration. Turning it … Continue Reading
Mainstream media isn’t the problem, it’s the solution
This is an opinion column, not news. I say that, in part, because of the following, which a conservative follower posted to my Facebook page the … Continue Reading
The Murch: Heckuva fight the other night, eh?
Did you see the vide of the fight in Lakewood, Colorado? No? Count yourself lucky. In another sign the apocalypse is upon us, parents got into a … Continue Reading
