Whenever I read or hear scare tactics used in the press or letters to the editor, I can easily identify the contributor to the Republican Party. I'm observing their reluctance, or inability to get over their hold on the reins of government leadership. More recently I have noticed they have used their cumulative wealth (or what's left of it) to even encourage public speaking for their Tea Party members. This Tea Party movement was encouraged by Fox TV for their own "entertainment." Yes folks, it is not a coincidence that Fox TV is called "entertainment" instead of a news station. During Busch's presidency, no similar mass effort was made by the Democratic Party out of respect of the presidential office. U.S. citizens should be more conservative of voicing their political opinions. They should make problems and concerns known to Congressional and Senate leaders through the proper channels such as e-mail, phone and mail addresses. This way voices are heard to the U.S. Government and not around the world. ...more

November 1, 2009

Supervisor of Elections Annie Williams said she is going to ask county commissioners at an upcoming meeting for more money to "fulfill the requirements of this office." ...more

October 30, 2009

Residents in Sun 'n Lakes of Sebring might see a big change in the way they elect their board of supervisors, depending on what Highlands County Commissioners hear at their April 7 public hearing. It should be compelling information, and we hope this matter eventually ends with a better way to elect board members. ...more

March 29, 2009

Why don't people handle change well? Do they have mixed feelings about embracing the future, fear of leaving the past, or perhaps it's just plain obstinacy that hinders the transition of acceptance? Anytime someone is different, an anomaly from the status quo, there is a sense of reluctance to allow the person or group of people into that coveted spot of the inner circle. ...more

March 25, 2009

Senate Republicans are drawing out a flap that has made the Obama administration squirm, applying the brakes to Democrats' attempts to quickly tax away most of the bonuses at troubled insurance giant AIG and other bailed-out companies. ...more

March 21, 2009

Sometimes the best opportunities can come during what seem to be the most turbulent and tumultuous time life has to offer. ...more

March 4, 2009

The leaders of Germany, Britain, France and other European nations called Sunday for the resources of the International Monetary Fund to double, to $500 billion, to help head off new problems in countries already hit hard by the global economic and financial crisis. ...more

February 23, 2009

The first however-many days of Barack Obama's presidency have been a study in amateurism. ...more

February 14, 2009

The drawn-out divorce between Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife, Linda Bollea, may soon be scheduled for trial. ...more

February 10, 2009

THE Bus Is A Lifeline I was disappointed to read Hernando County Commissioner James Adkins' statement, "Park THE Bus." ...more

February 9, 2009