His rhetoric, which has included denunciations of those who have served in the military (while he dodged the draft five times with a limp excuse about bone spurs) ought to disgust all but those who are in complete denial of the danger he would pose to the Constitution and the country should he be re-elected president.
Alex Lear
A Maine native and Colby College graduate, Alex has been covering coastal communities since 2001. He lives in the Portland area with his wife Lauren, 4-year-old daughter Alaina, and 7-year-old bulldog Walter. He has released four CDs of original music and does occasional research work for Marvel Comics' collected editions.
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Austin Bay: Update on corrupt Iran’s 21st-century nuclear threat (Part II of VI)
Not all our nuclear adversaries — current and potential — understand Balance of Terror restraints.
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Froma Harrop: It’s 10:35 a.m. Does your watch agree?
Ads for the new luxury watches show a precious chronometer resting on a master-of-the-universe wrist. The watch may be new and set to the second, but it hearkens back to the era of bespoke timekeeping.
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Rich Lowry: Trump’s courtroom campaign
Donald Trump’s court dates and legal entanglements aren’t a distraction from his campaign, as some observers predicted; in large part, they are the campaign.
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In rebuttal: Mark Wood: Neal confuses superiority with exclusivity
I had no trouble with Bob Neal’s Sept. 23 column (“Strong words from north of the border“) about the political firestorm between India and Canada surrounding the murder on Canadian soil of a Sikk activist who was advocating for a Sikk state in India. But how Neal got it in his head to then compare […]
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: It’s time, Mr. President
Please step aside while time remains. And thanks again.
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Mary Ann Norcross: Cowan would ‘do what’s best’ as Auburn councilor
Tim Cowan was visiting my neighborhood recently. He is a candidate for Auburn City Council in Ward 2. Luckily I was home and got to meet a gentleman with Auburn on his mind. He is determined to listen to everyone. He sees Lake Auburn as a priority. He wants to consider data and weigh all […]
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Tina Gilbert: Vote Leroy Walker for experience, vibrant Auburn
I am writing in support of Leroy Walker, who is running for Auburn city councilor. Ward 5 has come far with Leroy’s leadership. All residents of Ward 5 have the opportunity each month to meet with Leroy at the council meeting at City Hall, at the monthly Community Downtown Business meetings at Rolly’s Diner, neighborhood […]