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Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Posted on January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military
Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military Anyone who wants to run for President of the United States, and Vice President, should be required to have served in active duty American military service. Right now we have a bunch of draft dodgers who pander to military service who are telling us how to…

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It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes

Posted on January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes
It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes

It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes With poor leadership across the board, polarization across this country, and a hypocrisy when it comes to principles of the rule of law, and fairness, America is stumbling. And it is embarrassing to see this happen. We need to do something about this growing problem by…

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I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s
I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s

I was raised by TV moms and dads in the 50s Television in the 1950s and 1960s was far more positive in helping families to raise their children in a moral and respectful manner. But as society’s parental structure deteriorates television has deteriorated with it and probably today contributes to the growing turmoil plaguing our…

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Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Posted on December 27, 2023February 4, 2024 By William Lipinski No Comments on Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking
Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking By Bill Lipinski How did our Land of Liberty and Fortress of Free, the most generous, most helpful nation on earth. America is the greatest spreader and defender of freedom and democracy in the history of this world. The economic and military power houses of…

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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”
“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

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Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss
Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss

Slashed interest rate on late property tax payments could prevent home loss By Maria Pappas As my office prepares for the Annual Tax Sale, we’re doing all we can to help people avoid losing their homes because of unpaid property taxes. One of the biggest legislative reforms to the Illinois property tax system in decades…

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Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president
Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president American voters don’t have a great choice for president next year, so what can they do? Focus on an issue you support instead of on the faltering personalities. The other issue to consider is, who does the biased and racist…

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New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers

Posted on December 3, 2023December 3, 2023 By Guest Columnist 1 Comment on New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers
New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers

New tool shows where property tax dollars go and informs fed up taxpayers By Maria Pappas When I saw how recent property tax bills shocked and angered many Cook County homeowners I knew people needed to understand why their taxes are so high. I began hearing from frustrated homeowners before tax bills landed in early…

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