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Opinion
When Alexa and Siri want the last say
Sometimes, living in the modern world just makes me giggle. Take AI, for example. It’s supposed to make life easier, but I’m starting to suspect it has other plans, like forming a secret society where humans are merely tolerated guests.A few days ago, my AI devices decided to have a full-blown conversation without me. I asked Alexa a simple question—nothing controversial, just, “Hey Alexa, open ____ on YouTube.
Sometimes people are nutty in the peanut gallery
Being in the courtroom is an education. Not if you are in front and part of the show, but if you are an observer. As I watched one of the recent trials I noted several crazy antics from those that were scheduled to testify and a few in the peanut gallery.It seems like this trial had been full of all kinds of drama, but the judge did an awesome job of shielding the jury from it.
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Letter to the Editor: War
Dear Editor,War – is that the only solution?A few days ago, I posted on my Facebook page about my confusion on the desire of the Democrats to begin a war with Russia . . . and I find today that their desires are only getting stronger. SMH. Add to that the PM of England talking about forming a “coalition of the willing” to put boots on the ground and planes in the air.
Letter to the Editor: Tariffs
Dear Editor,February 1, 2025, executive orders imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China effective on February 4. A day later, Trump changed his mind and made it effective on March 4. A week later, Trump expanded existing tariffs on steel and aluminum. Three days later (Feb 14), Trump announced 25% tariffs on autos, computer chips, and pharmaceuticals effective April 2.
Letter to the Editor: Ongoing Update
To The Editor,
I love it when conservatives try to make excuses for the inept Trump/Musk administration.
Trump made absolute loony promises on the campaign trail. Trump is own worst enemy. He just
opens his mouth and says whatever comes to his mind. Unfortunately, many of his supporters
believed him and now are an uproar that the price of eggs continues to rise.
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Letter to the Editor: US Economy
Dear Editor, US Economy: Widespread campaign promises included Trump’s ability to bring down prices, especially groceries and gas, “on day 1”. The January CPI was up 0.5% for month, exceeding consensus forecasts of 0.3% and December CPI increase of 0.4% for month. Vance responded that price drops would take a bit of time. Trump said to Time in December that "Look, they got [prices] up.
Letter to the Editor: ALERT! The State of Iowa Wants Wind Turbines in Benton Co.
Dear Editor,SF Bill 376, introduced by Senator Mike Klimesh, is currently in the Senate Commerce Committee. If passed, it will remove ALL local control for siting wind turbines throughout the State. No County will be allowed to deny a commercial wind company a permit. No County will be allowed to limit the number of turbines put in that County. No County will be allowed to use Corn Suitability Rating to stop fertile soil from becoming a turbine field.
Letter to the Editor: Ukraine/Russia war
Dear Editor, Ukraine/Russia war: Discussions in Saudi Arabia were begun February 18 to negotiate an end to the war. Included were highest-level diplomats from US, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Following an earlier February 13 Putin/Trump call, the February 18 negotiations excluded any representatives from Ukraine and any European NATO members.
Letter to the Editor: Four Years of Planning for Recovery
Dear Editor, Have we gotten to the point where no one cares if the US is prosperous again? Did the last 12 years of leftist demonrats totally destroy our human sense of hope? During the last 4 years the radical One World Order was working aimlessly to put the final nail in the coffin of Western Civilization. I am going to continue to pray and believe with all my heart, that while Biden and his cronies worked 4 years solely trying to rob us all and put us all on the brink of destruction, I will pray that Trump has used the 4 years to plan and manage a huge project.
Letter to the Editor: January 6 Pardons
Dear Editor,January 6 Pardons: Pardons were issued to 1500 involved in Jan 6 attack on the US Capital. Sentences were commuted for 14 others. Included were 169 people who pled guilty to assaulting police officers. While considering where to draw the line, Trump is reported to have declared “F* it! Release ‘em all.” Conclusion: Declare “Back the Blue” only when votes are needed, otherwise back to the golf course.
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