“Democrats in tough races throw their party under the bus” This headline and the excerpt below appeared in The Hill on Friday, November 2, 2018. It is not surprising to see Democrat candidates scrambling to distance themselves from the left-leaning leadership of their party. “Democrats in tough Senate races around the country are throwing their…
Small segments of people are driving most of the political hate. They exist on social media platforms, joining new ones as they are kicked off by others. They seemingly exist to have conflict and violence. They get on TV to yell at each other and push their echo chamber beliefs. We must remember they are…
Well, there he goes again: No, Mr. Trump, the United States is not the only nation on earth that allows birthright citizenship. There are more than thirty countries that honor that right. No, Mr. Trump, you can’t simply issue one of your childlike oversized show and tell executive orders to terminate birthright citizenship. The right…
Con artists rely on the tactic of misdirection. By getting the mark to focus on some sideshow activity, the con man is able to separate that mark from something valuable, usually money, usually keeping him unaware that it is even happening. Rarely, however, has this practice reached the level of national politics. Consider the things…
Hate begets hate. We all know we need to be more compassionate in our national political dialogue. It was bad that a Democrat Congresswoman came out recently to make remarks regarding harassing Republicans in restaurants, department stores, etc. A former Democrat Attorney General recently said that when Republicans go low, we should kick them. Even…
Dear Dubois County Voters, This year, Dubois County has several important elections. This is an opportunity for voters to hire officials to serve the county. Voters should take time to interview the applicants. Kiersten Knies, the candidate for Dubois County Clerk, has the experience and qualifications to excel as clerk in a manner that best serves…
The federal deficit owed by all US taxpayers jumped by $779 billion in the fiscal year ending Oct 1, 2018, a 17 percent increase. This is due largely to the massive Trump tax cut last year which greatly reduced taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations in addition to adding the largest military spending budget in…
You might not have realized this, but you have multiple things to vote for besides the three-person senate race, a congressional race, and various county government races. You have an option to amend the Indiana Constitution! Jasper residents have a school board race! You have two judges to either keep or ask to leave, with…
As a retired deputy and former Republican candidate for Sheriff, I have known and worked with Tim Lampert for over 28 years. I have worked with Tim on many projects. These included daily law enforcement duties up through administrative duties. Tim has worked hard and has had to compete for every position achieved from Jailer…
The Jasper Chamber of Commerce works with businesses, merchants, and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life in the City of Jasper, Indiana. Chambers of Commerce have contributed to the economic life of Indiana for more than a century – and the Jasper Chamber of Commerce and its members provide citizens…
