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- Loran Hancock, Northwest side
A lot of the Democrat commercials refer to the cost of living and how the candidate will make prices the highest priority, but, claiming they oppose Pres Trump's war with Iran. Perhaps it is just a matter of not understanding the purpose of the war with Iran. First, Iran is the biggest suppo…
- Philip Reinecker, East side
A recent photograph of Trumps ear that was allegedly struck by a bullet from a high powered rifle indicates no damage to the ear. Surprising because ear cartilage does not regenerate. But this is Trump. He just recently shot a 70 at his own golf course and went home with the trophy. A profes…
- Gary Haslett, SaddleBrooke
This week republican representative, Thomas Massie, introduced a bill to impeach Defense Secretary Pete “Big A” Hegseth for various offenses, including war crimes. With a republican majority in the House, and not wanting to upset Trump, this bill would be easily defeated, right?
- Loran Hancock, Northwest side
Do you trust AI? The response from AI provided that Arizona ranks 50th in overall public school quality in 2026. The first reaction is a willingness to believe based on rankings in previous years. Everyone in Tucson pays taxes that contribute to the education department and TUSD. Almost ever…
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Is China a competitor or an adversary?
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Xi Jinping sees the United States as the primary obstacle to China’s ultimate ambitions: communism’s victory over capitalism, the forced “re-unification” of Taiwan, and China’s return to the center of the global stage.
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Our football coach says that our QB should be allowed to be considered for the honor. How can he show his abilities if he is not given the chance because the offensive line does not protect him. The BYU game was a travesty!
With so much attention to upcoming elections and candidates, a long-ago memory nudged me and made me think about what I would really like to hear from anyone running for public office.
You don’t need AI to figure out why some big businesses invite government oversight.
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A defining moment from John McCain’s 2008 campaign is being revisited as a reminder of political integrity, highlighting the importance of correcting misinformation — even within one’s own party — in today’s polarized climate.
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Is China a competitor or an adversary?
Xi Jinping sees the United States as the primary obstacle to China’s ultimate ambitions: communism’s victory over capitalism, the forced “re-unification” of Taiwan, and China’s return to the center of the global stage.
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A lot of the Democrat commercials refer to the cost of living and how the candidate will make prices the highest priority, but, claiming they oppose Pres Trump's war with Iran. Perhaps it is just a matter of not understanding the purpose of the war with Iran. First, Iran is the biggest suppo…
A recent photograph of Trumps ear that was allegedly struck by a bullet from a high powered rifle indicates no damage to the ear. Surprising because ear cartilage does not regenerate. But this is Trump. He just recently shot a 70 at his own golf course and went home with the trophy. A profes…
This week republican representative, Thomas Massie, introduced a bill to impeach Defense Secretary Pete “Big A” Hegseth for various offenses, including war crimes. With a republican majority in the House, and not wanting to upset Trump, this bill would be easily defeated, right?
Do you trust AI? The response from AI provided that Arizona ranks 50th in overall public school quality in 2026. The first reaction is a willingness to believe based on rankings in previous years. Everyone in Tucson pays taxes that contribute to the education department and TUSD. Almost ever…