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Can the U.S. go it alone?

There has always been an isolationist streak in American politics. Among others, our first President, George Washington, in his farewell address, cautioned the new nation about becoming entangled in the affairs of other nations. But, the history of our country and the world changed. Whether we liked it or not, we were thrust into world affairs in the twentieth century by both World War I and World War II. America became the leader of the free world. In that capacity, we forged international agreements and alliances to keep the peace. We also encouraged international trade and ...

Opening some eyes in Brocton

I would like to include some missing comments I made at a recent Village Board meeting. The first of my questions was on the “parking law.” I asked if we are going to enforce it or “Keep kicking the can down the road.” The new parking law signs we approved by the board in the fall of 2024 were purchased and installed at all roads entering into the village. The mayor stated the law is enforced “as needed.” That is a funny comment as the amount of vehicles parking on the street overnight did not change with vehicles still parking on the street at Highland Avenue, ...

Staying the course in transformation

For nearly 200 years, higher education has been a cornerstone of life in Fredonia. From the original Fredonia Academy to today’s vibrant SUNY Fredonia campus, we have collectively shaped lives, strengthened communities, and contributed to the prosperity of New York state and beyond. That growth hasn’t always followed a straight path. Challenges have emerged along the way and we are undoubtedly facing one of them now. Like many public institutions across the country, SUNY Fredonia is navigating a period of financial strain. But let me be clear: while the circumstances are ...

Rallies prove many unfazed by big spending

Political corruption is everywhere present – apparently a consequence of human nature we must constantly guard against. Nowhere is humanity free from corrupt politicians or people who believe it is their privilege to use the power of the Government to forcibly take from those who created the wealth, and give it to themselves and their supporters. Such corruption can take many forms, including U.S. agencies that used taxpayer funded infrastructure to deliberately threaten those who challenged the Government’s phony COVID narrative. These agencies enriched themselves and Pfizer to ...

Moving on is both hard, essential

With Holy Week approaching, we turn to forgiveness. ... Think about it. Does this ring true to you? Most, if not all, of what is bad and false and wrong in this world has its roots in one or more of the seven deadly sins: Pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. ... So what to do when the bad, the false, and the wrong come our way? One option that doesn’t exclude some others is forgiveness. However, met with the possibility of forgiving others, many understandably believe forgiveness equates with—or at least is tantamount to—absolution or reconciliation. But ...

Easter week is for the Eggs-citement

Next week should be the big egg week, the week the chickens work overtime. But if I am to believe all the bird-flu news, these haggard hens have already been on time and a half – the struggling survivors of the national virus. They should probably create a hens’ union and demand to be paid for piecework. And if I were one of those hard-working hens, I’d be furious that all the credit for my Easter week output goes to a giant pink rabbit. I wonder how that started anyway – the holiday candy and eggs being delivered by the Easter Bunny? I guess it’s not practical to apply ...