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Growing recognition that almost nothing that Obama says can be taken at face value

...the growing recognition that almost nothing he says can be taken at face value. The presumption of integrity and assumption of good...president loses credibility and his words can no longer be accepted at face value, it doesn't matter what domestic or foreign policy...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/other-opinion/2013-05-20/growing-recognition
Other Opinion
Pros and cons

Pros and consI expect my representative to look at any issue carefully, weigh the pros and cons, and use his/her best judgement when voting. That is what I believe John Ward...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/pros-and-cons
Open Forum
Samaritan Bowl

...contributions for the residents, families and hospice patients that will benefit from over $75,000 that was raised this weekend at Jack's House in Brainerd and the Community Bowl in Pine River.God has truly blessed our area with individuals, companies...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/samaritan-bowl
Open Forum
The IRS is stifling journalists, too

...debacle misses the point.The real scandal at the Internal Revenue Service isn't about...organizations than for the political groups at the heart of the tea party controversy...including the ones for which we work) said at a Washington conference in March that IRS...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/guest-columns/2013-05-20/irs-stifling-journa
Guest Columns
Recall petitions against Ward, Radinovich dismissed

...religion.Bauer said he was not surprised at the ruling. Radinovich said he has been...O'ROURKE, associate editor, may be reached at 855-5860 or mike.orourke@brainerddispatch.com. He may be followed at www.twitter.com/MikeORourkenews.

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/political/2013-05-20/recall-petitions-against-w
Political
Great column

...As a Christian (human), it is easy it is to point out others' faults (and am even doing so in this letter) and not look at our own. It's easy to quote a few verses in the Bible and pass judgment on others, while ignoring verses about "judge not...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/great-column
Open Forum
A Good Samaritan

...action, kicking in the bottom of a "cheap screen door" to save a real-life damsel in distress, her young daughter and two others. I'd be honored to host him for some BBQ ribs or his favorite meal at McDonald's.Rev. Bill SassPalisade

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/good-samaritan
Open Forum
Vote on marriage bill

...and God will still answer prayer;7. The Cross, not government, will still be our salvation;8. There will still be room at the foot of the cross (for every orientation);9. Jesus will save anyone who places their faith and trust in Him; and10...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/vote-marriage-bill
Open Forum
Representation

...only a few Lawsuits going on right now." The key is a few, it is always one Lawsuit at a time as their freedom of religion and speech are gone, one victim at a time, just for disagreeing and refusing to "feel" the righteousness of their state's...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/representation
Open Forum
Rise in CO2 reaches scary levels

...There is also the university's new Wind Energy Research Station at UMore Park in Rosemount, Minn.Human activity is adding more...intermittent renewable energy. But actual global warming remains at rest, and we don't know why.Rolf WestgardSt. Paul

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-20/rise-co2-reaches-scary
Open Forum

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