Donald Trump is much like Richard Nixon. There are many comparisons between their behavior — Trump’s constant argumentative distractions, how he avoids any clear policies and discussions. They set up another smoke screen. Also, the Nixon tapes showed a similar use of crude, paranoid language. Nixon covered up for his criminal Watergate break-in. Trump faces […]
Stephen Drane
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S. Drane: Put an end to hate groups
Why is there so much continuing hostility between whites and blacks on a national level? There have been 150 years pass since the Civil War ended, yet it seems that thousands of white people are still stuck in the South’s reconstruction period, filled with anger, hostility, pain, bitterness and depression. The resentment has never abated. […]
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S. Drane: Let history be made
The options for the Maine governor’s race are, sadly, repetitious. Doesn’t Eliot Cutler remember? It is the same setup now as before, with votes for him cancelling out votes for the Democratic candidate, giving Paul LePage a free ride. And what is with Angus King’s stupid support of Cutler? Again, it will just help LePage. […]
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S. Drane: Check the source of news
Marcel Morin’s letter (May 15) assumes a lot of his data has some truth. I’ll bet its from the same billionaires who support Fox Network’s so-called news. According to something I heard on C-Span, extremists (Koch brothers, etc.) pay Fox for more propaganda than the three major news networks combined. Morin sarcastically questioned President Obama’s […]
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S. Drane: End limitless carbon pollution
There are currently public health safeguards on pollutants from power plants for mercury, lead and soot, but none limiting the carbon pollution that is dumped into the air. Not only is carbon pollution fueling climate change, but it is posing a serious threat to public health here in Maine, especially to the elderly. Many seniors […]