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Gen. David Petraeus. ** File (Associated Press)

Army generals playing James Madison

Active or retired United States Army generals like David Petraeus advising on political arrangements in foreign lands to promote peace, government legitimacy, and liberty are like dogs walking on his their hind legs. As British sage Samuel Johnson would have said, "It is not done well, but you are surprised to find it done at all."

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, left, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in these 2016 file photos. (AP Photo) ** FILE **

Are Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump the best we can do?

The race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton is without a doubt one of the most highly dramatized presidential elections to date. Due to each candidate's opposing promises and bold views, our nation has found itself polarized and, ironically, unified by asking is this the best we can do.

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. From left are, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., McConnell, and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Just say no to a lame duck session

The Founders, then, clearly, would be horrified to see how modern Congresses have abused a Constitutional creation -- the lame duck session -- and turned it into a means to escape accountability.

The coming purge of conservative lawyers

America has a noble tradition of lawyers standing up for unpopular causes. John Adams, signer of the Declaration of Independence, defended British soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre. Lawyers have stood up though out the history of the Republic and have not been shy about offering their opinions.

Mazda's 2016 CX-9 offering meets all the requirements

Turning heads with a new design inside and out, the 2016 Mazda CX-9 is more than just an attractive option on the outside since the exterior has been tweaked too. Redesigned for 2016, the CX-9 promises good fuel economy, a quiet ride and a variety of trim levels to meet anyone's needs.

In this Aug. 10, 2016, photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a coal mining roundtable at Fitzgerald Peterbilt in Glade Spring, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

There's still a case for Donald Trump

Along with many other Americans, I have watched as the Democrats' devilishly effective strategy to define Donald Trump as an evil, irresponsible dilettante politician has taken hold. And the worst part is that the candidate has helped them! Yet, looking at the forest instead of the trees, there are still extremely important r

Land and sea in the coast of Iceland (Visit Iceland, Porvarour Arnason)

Iceland: Wild and styled under the Northern Lights

Indeed, landing in Iceland, an island nation the size of Ohio (with 1/40th the population) is more like landing on a cold moon with its landscape of looming glaciers, plumes of steaming hot springs and rocky, unforested moraines.