LETTERS OPINIONS
An observation
To the Editor: As I watch the political ads on TV it’s apparent the Democrats feel the main issue facing the country is abortion at both the national and state levels. In the State of Wisconsin all the abortion ads are aimed at attacking their main opponents, Donald Trump, Eric …
The economy revealed
To the Editor: When asked what is the biggest problem in our country? 65 to 68 percent of respondents reply, “the economy.” Like everyone else, I’ve paid higher prices but after 83 years of experience, I know that prices always go up, so I wasn’t alarmed.
Many thanks
To the Editor: At a recent meeting of the Rhinelander City Council, a unanimous vote approved a no sidewalk compromise on the Messer Area Street Project.
River News: Our View
Early voting is now underway in most states, and once again records are being set. This is usually a good sign for Democrats, but, in an election year in which up has been down, assassination attempts abound, and the polls are so close you couldn’t wedge a hair between them, …
Hope overcomes fear
To the Editor: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” said President Roosevelt, at a time then the economy was in extremely bad condition and people had good reason to fear for their future. The president spoke those words to encourage Americans, as he came up with …
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2024 campaign rolls with the changes
We don’t know the winner — the prudent won’t guess, many of the imprudent will be wrong — but already we know that the 2024 election will mark a significant departure in American history. Even if Donald Trump wins, it won’t signal a return to 2017, when he first took …
Old demons, new times
An American leader denounces new immigrants as “generally the most ignorant Stupid Sort of their own Nation,” and warns: “They will soon so out number us ... (and we) will not in My Opinion be able to preserve our language, and even our Government will become precarious.”
River News: Our View
Let’s start right off the bat by saying that Oneida County’s highway department staff does a terrific job. They do so under sometimes harsh weather conditions, which goes with the territory. They also labor under sometimes less than adequate working conditions, thanks to a facility that is way past its …
Vote for the persons of your heart’s conviction
To the Editor: Question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? Northwoods neighbors, America’s future hangs in the balance on this November 5, 2024 election: socialism versus freedom! The future of our nation is 100% at stake — so please vote like your children and grandchildren’s …
Trump hasn’t changed his colors
To the Editor: Have you noticed the change in color of the Trump signs? The old dark blue ones always seemed such a good reflection of the dark message of the candidate running only for himself.
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Vote ‘no’ on ballot referendum question
To the Editor: Vote “no” on the ballot referendum question to amend (change) just one word in our Wisconsin Constitution from “every” to “only.”
In support of Kilbourn for Congress
To the Editor: There is no alternative planet to our planet Earth, folks! If you care about your physical environment, I urge you to vote for Kyle Kilbourn. He strongly advocates for protecting the air we breathe, the water we drink, and our gorgeous North Woods.
Vote for democracy
To the Editor: I understand that a significant percentage of Trump voters simply will not believe my assertions under any circumstances, but I am asking individuals to consider democracy and the fate of our Republic when voting.
Stories matter
To the Editor: “The propagandist’s purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.” ― Aldous Huxley
Your Right to Know
On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Sauk County Board voted to spend $40,500 to buy a sheriff’s department vehicle to replace one totaled in a July incident. The resolution printed on the agenda included details of the incident, the car dealer and a fiscal note explaining that the money would come …
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