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It’s time for some serious baseball

Babe Ruth was a genuine American hero (to many).Oh, he drank too much; ate more than he should; he was married with an overly-keen eye for the ladies.But despite his obvious flaws, he could hit baseballs farther than just about anybody else on the planet - more of them too.While the NFL now ...

Cavanagh back in campaign mode

It seems fairly clear that former Fayette County Commissioner Sean Cavanagh would very much like to be a commissioner again, though without the hassle of a party primary battle.Apparently, he figures he鈥檚 above the pursuit of a mere party endorsement or maybe even a party label, though he ...

Loretta Lynch finally approved as AG

Loretta Lynch, by all accounts, is eminently qualified to be the nation鈥檚 top law enforcement official.There鈥檝e been no questions about her qualifications.But for some reason, not fully realized, her confirmation to become U.S. Attorney General was allowed to languish while Senate ...

U.S. Rep. Shuster has some tough choices to make

So U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster is sleeping with the woman who lobbies him on behalf of her employer, the airline industry. Should we care?Rep. Shuster seems to think not. He issued a terse no comment, none-of-your-business statement, when the subject of the relationship was broached by the Capital ...

Presidential campaigns underway

Breaking news - Hillary Eats Burrito BowlsWith the rate people are declaring their runs for the presidency, every man, woman and child in America might decide to jump into the race.I鈥檓 not complaining.It鈥檚 just an observation.Since Texas Sen. Ted Cruz announced he鈥檚 running on March 23, ...

Public opinion about Lincoln remains divided

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Abraham Lincoln.Most Americans regard Lincoln almost mythically as a president universally admired, universally loved.This is baloney, of course. Lincoln was beloved, for sure; but his enemies, including a great many residents of Fayette County, ...