After losing his job in last week's election, Scott Walker, the governor of Wisconsin, wanted a recount because the vote was close. He couldn't get one, however, because of a new state law that only allows recounts in races lost by less than 1 percent. Walker lost by 1.2 … [Read more...]
Trump’s right: This one’s all about him
One of the few things I agree with Donald Trump about is that Tuesday’s mid-term election – for local, state and national offices – is all about him. If so, remember, this is a man: Who has told 6,420 lies (not falsehoods or misrepresentations or any of the other soft-pedal … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: The cure to modern life? Cut some firewood
One of the things I really enjoy about going to camp on the weekends in the fall is seeing some of the young folks that accompany their dads to their respective camps. It brings a smile to my face to watch these kids test their wings while they learn about being outdoors. While … [Read more...]
The exclamation point is dead … long live the exclamation point!
When it comes to the English language, there are three rules that newspaper reporters typically follow: 1) Never use an Oxford comma. If you don’t know what that is, I’m reluctant to tell you in case you’ll start using them, but what the heck: An Oxford comma is the comma that … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the Trump wins in 2020 edition
Come Heller high water … I'll warn you up front: The top half of this column is a bit of a downer. I suggest skipping to the lighter stuff in the back half. Still here? OK, I warned ya: Have you noticed that when Trump says the right thing, it’s always – always – written … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: They keep running ’em because you keep believing them
Toon & text by John Auchter In our early years as a couple, my wife and I used to make a yearly visit to Pennsylvania to visit relatives — grandparents, great aunts and uncles. On one such visit in the fall of 1988, a post-dinner conversation turned to politics. Among the … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Sometimes it’s the small things that matter most
By John Matonich I remember in about 1985 or so, my company was building a new fairgrounds for an agricultural society in a neighboring county. It was a very beautiful site with some nice roll and wide open spaces. The folks we were working for were part of the hard-working … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the October 18th edition
Come Heller high water … My problem is my view of life is too simple. For instance, I think “Why would we want to be friends with or sell weapons to a country that murders and dismembers journalists?” No matter how hard I try, I can’t come up with a good answer. Must be … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the October 14th edition
Come Heller high water … I wish Hillary Clinton would zip her lip or just go away. She often says the exact wrong thing at the worst possible moment. During her campaign it was calling Trump supporters “deplorables.” It wasn’t entirely inaccurate. Some of them are … [Read more...]
Surveyin’ da Situation: Give young driver’s a brake
By John Matonich Recently in my travels, I passed a Driver’s Education car. It made me smile to remember my experience with driver’s ed. When I was young, my father and I spent a lot of time in the woods together whether it was fishing or hunting or just enjoying the outdoors. … [Read more...]
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