A hypocrite is a person who puts on an appearance of virtue while acting in a way that contradicts one’s stated beliefs. Our Federal Government’s foreign policy is a good example of hypocrisy. As a Nation, we profess a belief in democracy, human rights, and “the rule of law.” In
Editor’s note: Wikipedia states, “The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (also known as BDS) is a global campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel, until it meets what the campaign describes as Israel’s ‘obligations under International law,’ defined as withdrawal from the occupied territories; removal of the separation barrier
The Jeopardy quiz show answer is, “Medicare for All.” Medicare for All is truly a pro-life issue. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped many Americans get health insurance. However, it did not resolve the ongoing problem of ensuring that everyone needing medical treatment would receive the care they needed. Due
I cannot remember an election when taxes have not been an issue. Prior to every election we get pelted with the same crap. The Republicans will parade themselves around as the Party of fiscal responsibility, even though they have proven, time and time again, that they are not. Their mantra
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at their regular meeting, the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee weighed in on the issue of Medicare for All. The Affordable Care Act helped many Americans get health insurance. However, it did not resolve the problem of ensuring that everyone needing medical treatment would receive
This editorial was submitted by Dr. Arthur Donart. Anymore I rather dread answering the phone. There was a time when, if the phone rang, it would be a relative or friend calling to see if we could get together for cards or just to visit awhile. Now, it is almost
Now that Tax Day is over, it might do us some good to reflect on the latest Republican tax cut. It is not the first, by any means. There was St. Ronald Reagan’s “trickle down” tax theory, which added to the Nation’s debt while enriching the wealthy. He championed a
It is important to understand the difference between a demagogue and a politician and to discern the difference, in order to protect the common good. Such a task is not easy, because they can sound very convincing. Yet, before every election, that task confronts us. So let’s examine the similarities
Editor’s note: Click here to read a CNN report and watch a video. I no more than got back from Thailand than had the urge to jump on the next flight and return! This was after opening my on-line edition of the Bangkok Post [Thursday,] March 1, 2018, edition and
On Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at Southern Florida University in St. Petersburg, FL, my granddaughter, Bianca, invited me to attend a speech. It was to be given by Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering. He has spent 40 years of his life working for the Department of State under Presidents Nixon-through-Clinton as
Step back, United States, and give the Koreas some space. This is the advice former Republican Congressman and distinguished Korean War veteran Peter McCloskey has, for the Trump Administration. A Marine Lieutenant, McCloskey has been awarded the Navy Cross, a Silver Star, and two Purple Hearts as a result of
As a Country, we have evolved. We started off by fighting a war against Britain in order not to pay taxes without representation, well, mostly not to pay for King George’s wars. By today’s standards, Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys would be labeled terrorists. Many of the colonists
Virtually every government in the history of the world has taxed, and today’s governments continue to tax, their citizens. Someone has to pay for the roads, the schools, and the army. Every government is an expression of how a society organizes itself. They may have a king or queen, a
At Monday night’s September 11, 2017, Village Board meeting in Thomson, IL, Trustees voted four-to-one to adopt a resolution to support HR 676, “Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act,” introduced by Congressman John Coyners, Jr. Trustee Arthur Donart introduced the resolution at the Board’s August meeting and then moved
Written by Arthur Donart, Ph.D. Actually, I’m too old to go back and finish the job. By the time I was halfway through basic training, the Armistice had taken effect. In war, an armistice is a temporary cease fire; it is not a “peace treaty.” Enemies remain enemies. We have