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News by richardbriantuckerApril 15, 2020April 16, 2020

A Paucity of Scarcity

By Rich Tucker

Policymakers are always ready to pass out “emergency” money, making Washington, D.C. the lender of last resort. What if it runs out of money?

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News by richardbriantuckerApril 15, 2020April 27, 2020

Start With the Positives to Rebuild America

by Rich Tucker

It’s important to figure out where American jobs went, but even more important to figure out how to get them back. Or at least how to help the people who’ve lost them.

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Uncategorized by davebarendApril 14, 2020April 14, 2020

DAN DAKICH IS BETTER THAN TAYLOR SWIFT

By Dave Barend

I’m guessing you may have a couple questions like: “Why on Earth would anyone compare Dan Dakich and Taylor Swift?” Or, “Who the hell is Dan Dakich?” Well, the answers to those questions, as well as indisputable proof that Dakich is better than Swift, can be found below – I think.

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News by Mike FratesApril 11, 2020May 23, 2020

Pope Francis and American Conservatism

By Mike Frates

Modern American conservatism represents a triumph of the rich and powerful over all who remain in this country.

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Uncategorized by davebarendApril 10, 2020April 15, 2020

GREG KAMPE: PASSIONATELY PURSUING THE TEAM SPORT OF LIFE

By Dave Barend

Prior to my interview with Oakland University’s Coach Greg Kampe, College Insider provided a bit of instruction: Delve into how his team was a lock for the NCAAs until some of his best players unexpectedly and devastatingly transferred. Geesh, it seems like the subject of transfers might not be Coach Kampe’s favorite.

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News by richardbriantuckerApril 7, 2020April 16, 2020

Stop the Attacks

By Rich Tucker

Because they’re misusing the word “attack” when they really mean “insult,” politicians and journalists are making it more difficult to communicate.

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News by Mike FratesApril 6, 2020May 23, 2020

Why are middle-class, white men hording weapons and ammunition?

By Mike Frates

Every generation watches its culture slip away as the next one lays claim to it, but what this post- 9/11 world leaves behind is a little more frightening.

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News by Mike FratesApril 4, 2020May 23, 2020

The Second Amendment and Sandy Hook: How relevant are twenty dead children?

By Mike Frates

After Newtown, this country engaged in a very serious conversation about what the loss of those lives meant to us. The problem is that our policies didn’t change as a result of that conversation.

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News by Mike FratesApril 1, 2020May 23, 2020

Modernity and the meaning of life

By Mike Frates

Our species has an unbelievable capacity to draw arbitrary lines in the sand, like skin color, then kill, maim and persecute one another as a result.

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Sports by richardbriantuckerMarch 30, 2020April 15, 2020

QUITTING TIME

By Rich Tucker

Even the richest, most successful sports franchises give up on seasons, and that’s not fair to their fans.

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