Some people love to sneer at examples of what they deem to be “political correctness.” My usual reaction is to wonder what’s wrong with them. Let’s use the N-word as an example. How is it not a good thing that most people don’t use that term anymore? Or how about some of the … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
Auchtoons: Presenting the lamest of lame ducks
Toon & text by John Auchter It was hard not to notice the stark contrast this week between events celebrating the late President George H.W. Bush's life and the shameless actions of the Michigan (and Wisconsin) lame duck legislatures. Bush Themes: Civility, democracy, … [Read more...]
Murch: Tall tales don’t make for real news
By Steve Murch Facebook “news” and “fake news” continue to fill our discussions about what is real and what isn't when it comes to learning about what is happening in our world. There have always been questions about validity of news when it hits home for partisan politics. … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: Think of GM and Michigan as a dysfunctional marriage
By John Auchter I wouldn't say Michigan's relationship with General Motors is dysfunctional. I think it's more a case of unrealistic expectations. The auto industry is an integral part of our Michigan identity. So we, as people, tend to take it personally when GM does … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘Puck off, NRA,’ edition
Come Heller high water … Oakland University is passing out hockey pucks to faculty and students to chuck at would-be mass shooters on campus. No, really. They are. If that wasn’t so incredibly sad, it’d be funny. We seemingly will do anything to avoid doing anything about … [Read more...]
