Category Archives: Opinions
The president must start taking inflation seriously
Having left inflation unchecked for so long, the challenge now for the White House and the Federal Reserve Board is keeping soaring prices from overwhelming family budgets without triggering a recession. It’s a delicate balance. Are they up to the challenge?
So far, the president’s actions don’t inspire much confidence.
The White House spent much of last year downplaying the threat of inflation — even as most of us could see the
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Navigating the Wild West of free enterprise
Maybe you can help me with a decision: Should I buy one tube of Aim toothpaste for 84 cents or go with the three-pack for $11.26?
I’m no math whiz, but that three-pack deal looks a little outrageous.
Yet I run across this kind of off-the-wall, weird, ridiculously high priced stuff online all the time. I suspect you do too.
It seems like a fairly recent phenomenon, and I thought maybe it was somehow related to the supply chain issue,
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Narcan, fentanyl test strips are lifesaving tools
Those with severe allergies carry EpiPens. Some diabetics carry glucose monitors and accessories, as well as insulin and quick ways to raise their blood sugar.
Those can be lifesaving in times of need.
The opioid crisis is both a national and a local problem. You probably know someone who has been impacted by it. I know I do.
Maybe someone in your life has substance use disorder and you
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-9-22
Show love at all times
Dear Editor,
February is already here. Second month of the new year begun.
February is remembered for Valentine’s Day. Some may not know about a priest named Valentine who was executed on Feb. 14 by the Roman government for continuing to perform marriages,You must be logged in to view this content.
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When praying for rain, don’t forget your raincoat
We’ve heard the old saying that life is not a bed of roses for as long as we can remember. I understand what it’s trying to convey, but I’ve also thought it would not be all that great to lie down on a bed of sharp thorns.
Nevertheless, the point is that life will have its ups and downs, and most of us will experience our share of hard times. Whether it’s a financial worry, a medical situation, relationship problems or being concerned for the condition of the world, life is a daily challenge.
However, amid all that is going on, we have the opportunity to know God, who is an endless source of love, authority and hope. We can choose to embrace the encouraging truth that He cares about our problems and to
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‘That’s all, folks’ isn’t the final word
I was talking with my stepson, Josh, the other day out in front of our house. His mother, Kathy, and I were sitting on the front porch, and Josh was out on the walkway with 10 feet of airspace between us — just in case, of course.
We had a stimulating conversation about a wide range of topics: Russia’s belligerent military activities on the Ukrainian border and what that could mean to the course of history; the sad lack of any Southern team making it to the NFL final four; his wife Michelle’s recent job promotion (Congrats, Michelle!) and the car business — among other things, such as his third-grade son WYATT’s decision to become an engineer (and not the kind that drives trains.)
It was our discussion of the car business — which is Josh’s line of expertise — that sparked the idea for this column.
If you’ve paid any attention as you drive past the car dealerships in Easley and anywhere else in the country, you
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I don’t have the heart to write about current events, so I decided to bring up another topic.
The question in everyone’s mind — whether you’re left, right or in the middle — is this: Why has it taken all these years to allow Minnie Mouse to wear pants? Yes, Minnie has now appeared in a polka-dot pants suit, and I, for one, say it’s about time.
There are a number of characters who could brush up their fashion sense. For example, Mickey Mouse needs a
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Determined to be on the same page with God
Last year was challenging for many, and as we move ahead in 2022, may we dedicate our minds and hearts to continue drawing as near to God as we can.
Psalm 24:7 promises, “The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear Him, and He delivers them.” This is referring to the reverential fear that many Christians have become too busy to think about. Let us not
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Courier Letters to the Editor 2-2-22
Thank you to Saitta and Whitehurst
Dear Editor,
I read the article about how the county council forgave the loan to Meals on Wheels.
If anyone borrows money from the government — that is, borrows
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Beware, they’re out to get us
Sometimes an email appears in your inbox from someone you do not know.
I’d advise not opening it. It may appear to be a legitimate message, but looks can be deceiving. It could very well be a hacker who does not wish you well.
This is why in recent months I’ve been contacted by my financial institution to verify an unusual request for fund withdrawal, by an alleged government agency advising that I’m now on a government watch list and by various friends letting me know they have been contacted with requests for money as I’m stranded in a foreign country and have lost my passport.
There’s also been another problem with email legitimately sent by me that mysteriously displays a false return
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