Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-The liberal mainstream media appears to be on the brink of collapse for a number of reasons. Print media has been downgraded by the dawning of the digital age and the breakdown of the way newspapers conduct business, not to mention layoffs and buyouts by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal … Continue reading Is the liberal mainstream media on the brink of collapse?
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Do terrorist attacks in Europe prove that a travel ban is necessary?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-Attacks in Europe do prove that a travel ban is necessary. With countries in Europe dealing with current terrorist activities along with almost literal refusals to protect themselves from dangerous activists within and outside of their countries, something has to be done to prevent potential terrorists from entering the United States and … Continue reading Do terrorist attacks in Europe prove that a travel ban is necessary?
Is there a balance between the Internet of Things and Security? Have we compromised our security for the convenience offered by the Internet of Things?
Gastonia, NC Correspondent-Kellyanne Conway made news this week for her statement that our microwave ovens could be spying on us. Internet memes by the thousands sprang up, showing everything from Kellyanne herself to Chris Hansen of “To Catch A Predator” fame to the Eye of Sauron peeking out from microwaves on counters, over stoves and … Continue reading Is there a balance between the Internet of Things and Security? Have we compromised our security for the convenience offered by the Internet of Things?
Should Puerto-Rico become the 51st state?
Prescott Valley Correspondent-Puerto Rico should not become the 51st state for a number of reasons. Puerto Rico currently owes $74 billion to creditors that hold its tax-exempt bonds along with $40 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. Bankruptcy proceedings are currently underway. Puerto Rico’s difficulties have been occurring over a period of time and are the … Continue reading Should Puerto-Rico become the 51st state?
Is Inflation a tax? If so, is it the most regressive tax we pay?
Prescott Valley Correspondent-With inflation not being under direct government control or managed by a federal or state taxing authority, like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is not going to be considered a direct tax, though inflation certainly has effects that are tax-like in nature. Inflation would be considered more of an indirect tax as … Continue reading Is Inflation a tax? If so, is it the most regressive tax we pay?
What are the benefits of local Farmers Markets versus large grocery chains and big box stores?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent-There are a number of benefits of utilizing local farmer’s markets versus large grocery chains and big box stores. For one thing, produce shoppers are interested in freshness rather than lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries and other fruits and vegetables that have been harvested too soon and have been sitting in vegetable and … Continue reading What are the benefits of local Farmers Markets versus large grocery chains and big box stores?
Does Russia pose any real threat to the world or is it like “Dennis The Menace” just an annoyance?
Prescott Valley Correspondent-Russia always poses some kind of threat to the world, whether real or imagined, simply because of its espionage capabilities as well as its land mass, nuclear power arsenal, and geographical location in conjunction with the Middle East, Europe and other countries that have separated from the old Soviet Union. There is a … Continue reading Does Russia pose any real threat to the world or is it like “Dennis The Menace” just an annoyance?
Was President Trump correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement of 2015?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- President Trump was correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement for a number of reasons. One of the most important of which was the fact that the Accords were never submitted by the Obama administration as a treaty, which would require a two-thirds vote by the … Continue reading Was President Trump correct in exiting the United States from the Paris Climate Change Agreement of 2015?
Should Congress pass a law requiring all Presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States?
Prescott Valley, AZ Correspondent- Congress should not pass a law requiring all presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States. Just because a candidate has not held a political office really has limited bearing on whether a person can perform the duties of the office. … Continue reading Should Congress pass a law requiring all Presidential candidates to have held at least one political office before running for President of the United States?
Should current White House media operations be scrapped for some other form of reporting and distribution?
Owatonna, MN Correspondent-Perhaps the only group of people who use words to persuade or convince more than debaters or advertisers is politicians. And sometimes, what is not said carries more weight and meaning that what is said. That's why dozens if not hundreds of reporters flock to the White House daily to hear what the … Continue reading Should current White House media operations be scrapped for some other form of reporting and distribution?
