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Speak Out 4-23-24No more war funding It is time we start taking care of our own country and stop funding unwinnable wars in Ukraine and policing the entire world. What kind of a kickback are members of Congress getting from arms manufacturers to continue funding the war in Ukraine? War is not only hell but is a big business a business that should be brought to an abrupt halt.
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Speak Out 4-22-24The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a better start than where they ended in 2023. They are still in last place, but the offense hasn’t played to their potential. The pitching looks better and injuries have put pressure on them. They need offense and Victor Scott isn’t showing he can hit Major League pitching yet. His defense is superb, and his speed is exciting. I hope management won’t ruin his confidence as they have other players. ...
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Speak Out 4-11-24Eclipse headline That’s a great headline in Tuesday’s edition. And yes, it was!
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Speak Out 4-8-24Our state legislators are so dumb here in Missouri. They have a way of increasing revenue and simply refuse to do so. They could and, may I add, should require all these side-by-side UTVs that are running on city streets and county roads to be licensed and covered by insurance just like any other motor vehicle. When you have up to a hundred in a group on a county road, it is a hazard to local traffic. They are supposed to be off-the-road vehicles, not on city streets or county roads. ...
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Speak Out 4-3-24Easter message I would ask everyone to read Joe Biden’s Easter Day message and then Donald Trump’s message. After reading them both decide which person is normal and which one is mentally deranged. Cardinals baseball The St. Cardinals are quickly finding out how far they have fallen. It’s only a few games, but against one of the best teams, they can’t even be competitive. Oli Marmol can’t put a lineup on the field that can hit elite pitching. This is what the owners wanted. Mozeliak gave them what they wanted — an average team at best with an outside chance to win their weak division. It’s basically the same team as last year, a last-place team.
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Speak Out 4-2-24Flag etiquette I’m a military veteran who served 23 years defending our freedom and the rights of this great country. When you choose to fly the flag, it is proper flag etiquette to ensure you have light shining on the flag if you keep it flying during night hours. It is also proper to ensure the flag is not torn, frayed or the colors faded. When I travel throughout the county, I notice many businesses and residential houses that choose to fly the flag but unfortunately leave it fly even though it is in a degraded state as mentioned earlier. To me and all the veterans who chose to serve this great country, it is like saying “we don’t care what this flag stands for or who fought for our great country” when you continue to fly the flag that shouldn’t be flying because it is in the disrespectful condition!
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Speak Out 3-29-24Regarding April 2 ballot for Cape Girardeau tax increase. From 2010 to 2022 my property tax ranged from $1,756 to $1,773, same house. It increased just under 1% in those 13 years. Suddenly, it went to $1,922 for 2023 -- an increase of 8.4%! Now they want to raise it even more? NO!...
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Speak Out 3-19-24Health crisis I think I have identified a factor in the health crisis. I have a serious condition that requires monitoring every few months. The day before my last scheduled visit, I got a call that my appointment was canceled and it would be weeks before another opening. If my critical appointment can be delayed weeks, do I really need it? Are all these follow ups needed or just if you have insurance? Maybe there isn't a shortage of doctors. There is just too much doctoring!...
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Speak out 3-8-24Trump is delusional enough to think that because he's the Republican front-runner the general election will be a breeze. He doesn't realize that he's lost 40% of the GOP votes already because many of Nikki Haley's supporters won't vote for Trump and many of those said they'd vote for Biden before they vote for Trump...
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Speak Out from web 2-28-24Trump trials Everyone beware, if they can do what they are doing to Trump the rest of us do not stand a chance of getting fair treatment. Or as John Dutton (Kevin Costner) said in "Yellowstone": "There is no such thing as fair." Travel showcases Travel sports are absurd. Let your kids be kids instead of making your 12-year-old play 75 ballgames a year. College coaches don't care about how many "showcases" you played in or how many Facebook posts your mom made...