Grandpa,At my bank, there is a very pretty young teller about my age. I see she does not wear a ring, so I am sure that she is not attached. I go to her window every chance I get to visit the bank. I have asked her on more than
At the post office the other day, where all of us in my rural town go to pick up our daily mail, a friend asked: “Why are we so angry, Jim?” By “we” he didn’t mean the two of us, and I could tell, even with his mask on, he
If Frank Patterson’s letter in the January 7 issue of The Voice, “Comment on greetings at Christmas” goes unanswered, then (commentator) Rush Limbaugh’s observation is accurate: “The general population doesn’t know what is happening and it doesn’t even know it doesn’t know.”
Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, criticized Western countries for abandoning Christian roots.
Such a statement from prominent leaders should be taken seriously. If not, our country is on a continuing route to chaos. Mr. Patterson’s opinion shows disrespect for our religious traditions….
Those who think there’s no election fraud must be living with blinders on due to their political biases. Let’s look at some “funny” facts.
Dominion Voting Systems, widely used in this country, was founded in 2002 by two Canadians who currently own Dominion in partnership with Staple Street Capital, a New York-based private equity firm with questionable connections which invested in Dominion in 2018. Canada is a radically liberal country. Many Canadians would love to see Republicans defeated in the U.S. Why the heck are we using election software from a country biased against conservatism? Why the heck aren’t we using American software for American elections?…
How do you combat a Lie? With Facts and the Truth. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the popular vote and the Electoral College Vote November 3, 2020.
President Donald Trump fraudulently denies their win with the big lie that he won the election by a landslide. He told his supporters over and over that he had won and that Biden was stealing it from him. He ginned up his followers to a fever pitch at his January 6 rally, then sent them to the Capitol to “take back their country”, even turning them on his vice president Mike Pence for whom they built a gallows to hang him. Five others died as a result of their insurrection….
By Bela (Bill) SuhaydaAurora A woman, waiting patiently to hear the results of what kind of government our founders hammered out in the “Federalist Debates” asked Benjamin Franklin: “What kind of government have you given us.” Franklin’s response: “A Republic madam….if you can hold on to it.” It’s been a
Grandpa,My doctor does not understand how difficult it is for a woman of my age to lose weight. She keeps on my case about I need to lose at least one pound a week. She is young and athletic and does not have a weight problem. I don’t need any
By Stephanie Kifowit, State representative, 84th District “I’m okay being a footnote in history.” That is what I told one of my colleagues while watching the first day of session in the new 102nd General Assembly. I watched in a bit of disbelief as a new Speaker of the House
By John W. Whitehead What should we expect in 2021? So far, it looks like this year is going to be plagued by more of the same brand of madness, mayhem, manipulation, and tyranny that dominated 2020. Frankly, I’m sick of it: The hypocrisy, the double standards, the delusional belief
January 11, 2021Dear editor; What price would you pay to defend democracy where you work? Brian Sicknick, 42-year-old-Capitol-Hill-police-officer, gave his life Wednesday, Jan. 6 to defend a sacred symbol of Democracy the U.S. Capitol building and those inside. When the pro-Donald Trump mob breached the Capitol building, he was beaten
The dance of democracy continues this year with the once-a-decade ritual of drawing new State legislative and congressional district lines in Illinois and across the Nation. In two-thirds of the states, including Illinois, the legislators draw the lines. It means the party in power draws maps that favor incumbents and
Grandpa,I am sick and tired of individuals who did not take the opportunity to vote pitching the (a fit) about how the election turned out. If they can’t take the time, or put out the effort to vote, they should accept things as they are and keep their opinions to
January 2, 2021Dear editor; Regarding Joan Solms’ letter published in the December 31, 2020 issue of The Voice, “True meaning of Christmas essential” (thevoice.us/true-meaning-of-christmas-essential): I strongly disagree with Ms Solms’ assertion that “Happy Holidays is a satanic means to ignore Him, degrade Him, crucify Him, again.” Part of living in
Grandpa says: There were a few letters that came in after the Thanksgiving Gratitude column was filled and sent to the publisher. Grandpa believes that it is appropriate to publish them as the first column of the New Year. As we reflect on the good times of the past, we
By John W. Whitehead The Christmas story of a baby born in a manger is a familiar one. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife, Mary, traveled to the little town of Bethlehem so that
December 22, 2020Dear editor; Charles Coddington’s column in the December 17 issue of The Voice, “Birth, death, miracle of Jesus, some facts examined” (https://thevoice.us/birth-death-miracle-of-jesus-some-facts-examined) certainly made my week. I wish everyone Merry Christmas and happy holidays to expand with happy Solstice. The Chas nailed the idea that Jesus the Christ
December 21, 2020Dear editor; Speaking of Christmas, who is? It is not the media as a limited fact. Christmas has been hijacked, replaced, by happy holidays. Why? Christmas is not spelled in the plural. It is one day to honor the birth of Jesus Christ. The actual date is still
December 28, 2020Dear editor; As we come to the end of a truly challenging year, I extend to all a joyous holiday season. Many of us have experienced illness, financial hardship, isolation, and various adversities, but we made it through 2020. Good riddance! Despite these challenging times we faced together,
By Marjorie LogmanAurora This time of the year we think of connections. We call or write old friends. We ponder holiday seasons past, often remembering those who have gone. We think of special ways we can acknowledge those with whom we have close ties.. It is not only sentimental, but
Grandpa,Can you settle an argument between my husband’s mother and me? She is telling me for a good old-fashioned Thanksgiving, the turkey should be cooked with the stuffing inside the bird. I say it is not healthy to do that. I am not sure why it is unhealthy, but I
