By John Matonich I remember learning about planned obsolescence while in school. The premise was certain items would be built with an age in mind when they would fall apart and a new one would have to be purchased. I was never a fan of this and even more disappointed … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Come Heller high water … the another day, another shooting edition
Come Heller high water … Another day, another slaughter, another copycat victory for Columbine death merchants Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris (who made mass murder popular), and another badge of shame for the NRA, the GOP, and gun cultists. Seriously, do you think there … [Read more...]
It’s Trump’s world, we only live in it
Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States: “Peoples lives are being shattered and destroyed by a mere allegation. There is no recovery for someone falsely accused - life and career are gone. Is there no such thing any longer as Due Process?” Even if you didn’t … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: We’ll miss reporters when they’re gone
Toon & text by John Auchter A single word to summarize these Larry Nassar trials? How about, "ugh"? Well, it may not be a real word, but it's a real feeling. Still, as stomach-churning as this experience has been, there are some, if not positive, then at least hopeful … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Time to ban cell phone use in cars
By John Matonich I have never been someone who favors more regulation. I think many things that are regulated are more common sense and we don’t always need more laws to protect us. I wore seatbelts before it was law, but still feel it should be my choice to be dumb. That … [Read more...]
