Now that Trump is in power — a scary thought, but also a welcomed one — the hope is that his administration has a fecund (Democrats will have to look this up in a dictionary) term. Let’s also hope that the promise of MAGA comes to fruition in case the Democrats return to power in 2028 and establish MAMA (Make America Miserable Again).

— Hubbard

Each new day brings another mind-boggling Trump Cabinet pick. Aside from blind loyalty, NONE of these controversial people have the experience and expertise necessary to fill these vital roles. Many are absolute lunatics, deniers and conspiracists who represent the exact antithesis of the departmental missions they would lead. Step up, Congress! Deny these unqualified democracy-busters! Our future appears so bleak that it may actually require a peaceful intervention from our recently recognized extraterrestrial visitors to straighten out this monumental political and social mess!

— Warren

Trump’s Clown Car 2.0 is taking shape. Two weekend television hosts from a network that paid nearly a billion for fraudulent news reporting. A governor who intentionally shot her own dog. A man who developed the plan to take babies from their parents permanently. A doctor who continually promoted products with questionable medical value. And finally, a man who thinks a worm ate his brain, who dumped a dead bear in Central Park and whose entire family has disowned him.

— Cortland

Political winners and losers, please pick up your signs. Property owners throw them away if the candidate will not get them and prohibit their sign for the next election. We need to make room for leaf removal, sidewalk shovelers and Christmas light installation signs.

— Warren

Somebody needs to ask RFK Jr. this: Go to a cemetery. See all the baby graves there from before the 1950s and 1960s? Then, hardly any. That’s when people started vaccinating their kids. If you are unsure, the answer is, literally, written in stone.

— Cortland

Thank you Burt Cole for the article on touch screens. I avoid using them in fast food, restaurants, gas stations, stores, etc. You rule!!

— Burghill

As the saying goes, elect a clown and expect a circus!

— Warren

As an avid reader, I enjoy good journalism. It used to be more professional and stated just the facts, but more and more it appears to be more slanted and vitriolic. Is it because sensationalism sells? Is that the reason for all the dissent and one-upmanship in writing? Does it sanctify or justify the reason to be unkind, selfish, jealous, or ignorant? Just wondered.

— Warren

Would like to know what the service fee is on my water bill (that started awhile ago). If they need money why not start by not sending envelopes with my bill when on auto bank draft? Years ago I asked and was told they are sent out automatically. Waste of money if you ask me.

— Warren

According to Ross Bjork, the anointed OSU athletic director, that school will add 91 — 91!! — scholarships for the next school year. That is wonderful for those majoring in football or basketball. Athletes will still be receiving money from the NIL initiative. So, what has happened to the amateur athlete if these players are legally receiving money? If they are getting money from NIL, then make them pay for their education, just as the student does who is majoring in education, architecture or business.

— Warren

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