PATRIOT ISSUE Misguided focus Sen. John McCain has made patriotism an issue in his campaign for the presidency.   Full Story

BRING ON PLAY Fundraising thanks The fundraising committee of Bring On Play thanks everyone who helped during our spaghetti dinner Sept.   Full Story

PRAISE FOR PLATTS 'Doing a great job' It is unfortunate that during this electoral season that negativity seems to dominate most of the races I hear and read about.   Full Story

JUST DESERTS? Placing the blame Since the beginning of this century, the Bush administration has endorsed hands-off laissez-faire economics with a smirk and a disdain for the victims who got destroyed in the process.   Full Story

TIME TO DESPAIR 'Favorite things' As Julie Andrews sang, these are a few of my favorite things: I really love paying ungodly prices for gasoline.   Full Story

COST OF IRAQ They dare not tell Our leaders are scrambling around trying to solve the $700 billion financial crisis, while we are pouring $10 billion every month into Iraq.   Full Story