OPINION: Children will be children — even in government

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Frank Gillispie
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Friday, November 6. 2009
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Have you ever watched a group of children playing? You will see all kinds of conduct on the playground. Some kids believe they have a right to rule over the others. Some are so spoiled that they ruin the games for the rest. Some of them are bullies and some are even thieves. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Obama, Democrats creating too much political friction

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Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, October 20. 2009
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Friction can be a good thing, and it can be an agent of destruction. It takes friction to smooth and polish objects and ideas. The crankshaft in your engine has to be highly polished to avoid wear and distortion. A small stone can be polished into a jewel for your ring or pendant. Your wood furniture can be buffed into a deep shine. All this takes friction. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: A tribute to the Lewis Family

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Frank Gillispie
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Monday, October 12. 2009
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I have always had the curiosity of a cat, so when we moved into our new home in Dogsboro in 1955, I quickly discovered that we were in an excellent TV reception area. Dogsboro is on the divide between the Oconee and Savannah river basins. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Playing in the mud

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Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, October 6. 2009
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Most news reports on the Internet are followed by a “Comment” section where readers are able to respond. If you read these comments regularly, you find a theme developing. One of the most common themes continues to be, “It’s George Bush’s fault.” [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Are you smarter than a politician?

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, September 29. 2009
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Are you smarter than a politician? The Institute for American Civil Literacy decided to find the answer to that question. For the last several years, they have conducted a survey of Americans to see just how much they know about civics and history. The answers are disturbing. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Leno’s first show a disappointment

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Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, September 22. 2009
Comment (1)
I decided to watch Jay Leno’s first prime time show on NBC recently to see if it was worth watching. Overall, I was disappointed. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Puzzled by feedback to Obama’s speech

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, September 15. 2009
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After reading President Obama’s speech to our school children, I am a bit puzzled by the reaction of some people. [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Has it only been eight years?

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, September 8. 2009
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Has it only been eight years? The dastardly attack on the World Trade Center and the pentagon, and the planned attack on our national capital occurred on Sept. 11, 2001, eight short years ago. How then have we already forgotten the lessons of that day? [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Millions of Americans are slaves to government today

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
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Tuesday, September 1. 2009
Comments (9)
How do you make a slave? How do you take a human being who’s natural state is one of freedom and liberty and force him into submission? [Full Story »] 

OPINION: Racing veteran drives SCV car

Posted by
Frank Gillispie
in Opinions
Tuesday, August 25. 2009
Comment (1)
turned its back on it Southern roots, refusing to allow any symbol of Southern pride to be displayed on its cars, in the pits or especially in the broadcast booth. This included prohibiting the Sons of Confederate veterans from sponsoring a car in any race under its supervision. [Full Story »] 
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