Come Heller high water … Sorry, Trump doesn’t get to get away with the same sleight-of-tongue tricks he did during the election. He’s going to be president in a few days. The bar is higher now. That means he doesn’t get to call news he doesn’t like “fake news.” (The truth is … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Don’t make fun of Mariah, make fun of lip syncing
Many people had a great time last week making fun of Mariah Carey, the pop diva whose New Year’s Eve performance went kerplop when technical difficulties made it clear her performance was lip-synced. Every news show on the planet delighted in replaying the disaster. And of … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: What’s big city depends on your perspective
By John Matonich I apologize if you see me around and all I am doing is smiling. I have always been a pretty happy person, but lately the smile has been even a little broader. I guess the reason is all the things I am encountering here in the Northland are making me smile that … [Read more...]
This week’s Auchtoon: Hey, Mr. Trump, try a spoonful of sugar
'Toon and Text by John Auchter Earlier this week Governor Snyder offered President-elect Trump some unsolicited advice, as one businessperson who was new to public office to another: Respect that most government workers know what they’re doing. You can read the Michigan Radio … [Read more...]
