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Dickerson joins Hall of Honor
The 50th inductee to the Alabama Military Hall of Honor was added Friday during a brisk clear autumn day at Marion Military Institute.
James G. Smith, Author at The Selma Times‑Journal - Page 4 of 12
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Benghazi committee should fold ‘em
What do you do when you play your hand down without a chance of winning? Quite obviously, you fold up and get out of the ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 27, 2015 9:33 pm
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Democrats double down on same old
From the clips I saw, the reports I read, and from what little I watched of the Democrats first debate, I find it hard to ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 10:33 pm
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Commander to visit on Veterans Day
Fall is in the air and beginning to cast its magnificent hues across the landscape. What a wonderful time of year to view the grandeur ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 13, 2015 10:22 pm
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Law & Order Selma edition
Founding father and second President of our country John Adams once said: “Facts are stubborn things, and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 9:04 pm
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The Koran and our Constitution
The big dust-up this week is about the statement Dr. Ben Carson made in reference to a hypothetical question on supporting a Muslim for president. ...
by James G. Smith, Wednesday, September 23, 2015 9:07 pm
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Country needs to get back to basics
In view of Constitution Week, September 17-23, it seems a good time for a simple review of perhaps the most important document in the history ...
by James G. Smith, Saturday, September 19, 2015 10:21 pm
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Trump’s immigration policy makes sense
Do you get weary of politicians who constantly come up with excuses as to why nothing can be done about the illegal immigrant problem? If ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 9:52 pm
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No easy answers to solve budget impasse
There appears to be a huge disconnect between Gov. Robert Bentley and the overwhelming Republican legislature. They seem to be working on two separate agendas. ...
by James G. Smith, Wednesday, September 2, 2015 3:18 pm
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Amendment crystal clear
Far be it from me to make any claims of being an expert on immigration. However, I do know this much, we cannot continue allowing ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 9:39 pm
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Cream always rises to top
The first televised debates for the Republican nominee to run for president in 2016 is history. Unfortunately, this is just the beginning of many ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 10:01 pm
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Republican debate to be on Hiroshima anniversary
The first debate between candidates for the Republican nomination to run for president will take place Thursday night, Aug. 6. I’m unsure as to whether ...
by James G. Smith, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 8:48 pm
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Time for our country to get back to basics
After 239 years, you would think the tried, tested and established ways of governing would be settled. But no, we always have those who want ...
by James G. Smith, Thursday, July 30, 2015 9:24 pm
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Gambling; continuous problem
If you wanted to expand gambling in the state, how would you proceed? First of all, declare a budget shortfall that cannot be filled either ...
by James G. Smith, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 6:47 pm
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Set jaw for victory, it’s the American way
Two hundred thirty nine years ago on July 4, 1776, our forefathers set a course of independence for the 13 American colonies. It was a ...