This is what happens when people who are not well-versed in history elect right-wing authoritarian-messianic types who promise greater public safety, less taxes, and lower prices, and all they deliver are economic mayhem, division, persecution, and international chaos. Early this morning, United States and Israeli forces, in an operation called Epic Fury, bombed Iran under … Read more
The beginning of the week was actually a joyful one in the Middle East when a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect resulting in the release of the remaining living hostages taken on October 7 and the pulling back of Israelis military forces to agreed upon positions. The 20 point peace plan, … Read more
Ask Palestinians and people on the ground in Gaza and they blame the Israelis for the starvation that is gripping innocent civilians including children. Ask the Israelis and they say it is Hamas (remember, the ones who started this current war) and their armed confederates that are handicapping the delivery of food. Of course, it … Read more
By Anne Carl and Al Anderson, Ed. MDB – our friends in Cochise Co., Anne and Al, asked me to publish this op-ed for them. Anne Carl was the Democratic Candidate for Cochise County Recorder in the 2024 election. Those who foment discord and disorientation rarely serve the common good. A small but vocal faction … Read more
Here we go again. We have seen this movie before. Before it was 9/11, weapons of mass destruction, and Iraq Now it is 10/7, a nuclear program, and Iran. In 2001 and 2003, we had a weak minded and ill informed President, George W. Bush, manipulated by false intelligence narratives and eager nation building on … Read more