Category: Opinion

Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator”

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator” Former Congressman Bill Lipinski looks back at the significance of former President Ronald Reagan, called the Great Communicator, and his achievements while in office domestically and internationally. Reagan’s ability to win support from both Republicans and centrist Democrats became the foundation of the…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, Federal, Government, National, Opinion, Politics

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case”

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Entertainment, Health, Humor, Opinion, Seniors, Veterans

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed new speed cameras to fine motorists driving through the city more than 6 miles over the posted speed limits — where signs are posted although not often enough to be seen in time. She can use technology to nail…

Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Crime, Government, Opinion, Police, Politics, rayhanania, Taxes, Transportation

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 William Lipinski 1 Comment

Right from the Middle: Reagan, the Contras and the launch of the CTA Orange Line Former Congressman Bill Lipinski writes in his “Right from the Middle” column about how his vote in support of former President Ronald Reagan’s campaign for the the Contras launched the construction of the Orange Line serving the Southwest Side of…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Chicago, Commentary, Federal, Government, Opinion, Politics, Transportation

Bush-Cheney war in Iraq is cause of US humiliation in Afghanistan

August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bush-Cheney war in Iraq is cause of US humiliation in Afghanistan Who is responsible for the humiliating, chaotic and under-assault withdrawal that the United States is making from Afghanistan? Former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and even President Barack Obama deserve blame. But defeat was set by President George W. Bush and Vice President…

Blogger, Commentary, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Veterans

Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Guest Columnist No Comments

Here’s what “everyday low prices” can teach us about health care “Everyday low prices” are coming to health care. Walmart recently launched its own analog insulin, a synthetic form of the hormone that’s genetically modified to be released rapidly or slowly, depending on a person’s needs. It will be manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk…

Blogger, Business, Commentary, Guest Commentary, Health, Opinion

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A.

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Son’s enthusiasm for new KIA Niro car is K.I.A. Buying my first car as a kid was an exciting experience that every young person should have. That didn’t happen for my son, who purchased a KIA believing that he could help save the environment. Instead, the KIA has been giving him all kinds of problems,…

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Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back

August 21, 2021August 23, 2021 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: How we can bring America back Right from the Middle: Former Congressman Bill Lipinski advocates Americans to reverse the nation’s downward trends that include a very significant decline in America’s religious beliefs and in attendance at religious services, decline in marriages, families, patriotic spirit and individual responsibility. He asks public to…