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Mark Warde

One subject will sink Biden

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When someone nods off at the wheel, the person riding shotgun can either yell to awaken the drifter or they can gently call their name while taking hold of the wheel. But what if the one in the driver’s seat is the Democratic presumptive nominee Joe Biden?

Who wants law and order?

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Few who watched the video footage in Minneapolis have seen anything acceptable about the manner in which the events unfolded. Four police officers were fired after George Floyd died while in custody. Each is facing charges and will be tried in court. Escaping justice is improbable.

And they're blaming police

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Inner-cities of many of America’s largest metro areas are Democratic strongholds. So it is no surprise the leadership in these cities reflect the population, so mayors and police chiefs as well as district attorneys and top judges are in place. It means an advantage and political leverage.

Pedicures for men?

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I’ve heard it all about the place and the wonderful results of visiting there. No, not Aruba, Bora Bora or Maldives. Try Twinkle Toes, yep, the pedicure promise land.

Women of all ages rave about getting “nailed,” of exfoliation, moisturizing, circulatory benefits, infection prevention and stress relief. Seriously? I’ve read of how good a pedi makes one feel, how confidence soars, that taking a corn-less walk is now all-the-rage with nails pampered in the latest pantones.

My Juneteenth birthday

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Having been born on Juneteenth has always brought a sense of pride to me. My mother taught me about the history and significance of the 1865 day in Galveston. What people in Texas did not know was that on Sept. 22, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln, in his Emancipation Proclamation speech, had freed enslaved people in the Confederate States.

In search of the Nectar of the Gods

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Writer Richelle Goodrich echoes my frustration with finding good, fresh-brewed Southern Sweet Tea.

Anarchy threatens needed changes

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Politico listed the ten quotes that haunt Barack Obama, with “Washington needs to be fundamentally changed” topping the list. Certainly he made efforts to do just that, for better or for worse.

Crying out for justice

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It is all around us, isn’t it? People calling for justice. Crying out for justice. Pleading with tears for justice to be served.

When the “ex” speaks

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Don’t believe something to be true when the person doing the talking is an “ex” or a former. That is a great lesson I learned years decades ago.

Who’ll be the VP nominee?

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Get your popcorn ready, folks, because these next four months are going to be high stakes, serious drama. Much better than any athletic games, Netflix or summer movies. Just who will be tabbed as the running mate for Joe Biden as the next vice presidential candidate?