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Aug. 13
Orchids to
the president for taking steps to better protect Washington, D.C. and for closing the border to better protect all of our country.
President Trump for listening to the voters when it comes to reclassifying marijuana, the data exists clearly showing it is a safer alternative for adult use.
Ms. Wheeldon on the school board for reminding everyone to work together for the good of students and keeping politics out of schools.
Public Media, the only one that gives all sides the opportunity to state their case and express their opinions.
the new town plaza project in Edinburgh.
Jeff and Kamryn Yarnell for winning the overall grand champion at the state fair in the barbeque contest.
the strong, competent leader who wants to make our nation’s Capitol both clean and safe.
CSA Fodrea for their beautiful mural that teaches a lesson and welcomes all.
the self checkout scanners at Aldi, which seem to be telepathic!
the column called “Cutting funding to NPR and PBS stations is asinine.”
Onions to
the self checkout scanners at the big box store that work so badly that operating them becomes a real off duty job with no pay.
the person who brings stuff that won’t go into their recycle toter to my garage, I will report you next time.
the idiocy of rejecting more help to protect people.
those tacky decorations in the Oval Office, proving that some people’s taste is all in their mouths.
the bizarre system of chamber ranking in which all the good ole boys of the controlling party give themselves a pat on the back.
the unwarranted military occupation of Washington, D.C. under false pretenses, so ordered by the occupant in the White House.
the Indiana governor and MAGA leaders for even considering premature redistricting to please the Big Boss.
the Secretary of Defense for pushing far right, white, “Christian,” misogynist and xenophobic policies.
the perpetual victim who feels that Big Bird, Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross somehow “denigrate” half of the country by teaching art, language and empathy.
the Secretary of Defense for reposting on X the GOP Christian nationalist’s view that women shouldn’t be allowed to vote and should be submissive to their husbands.
the party of hate and revenge against our president that has brought them to the worst ratings for their party ever.
