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Richard Elfers
Opinion
Complaints against the king: 1776 and now | In Focus
Are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence again applicable?
February 12, 2026
Opinion
Do we take our neighboring nations for granted? | In Focus
Does the United States take Canada and Mexico for granted? The United States is in a unique geopolitical…
December 2, 2021
Opinion
Nation sorely lacks positive role models
Our culture has forgotten the importance of role models to future generations
June 20, 2019
Opinion
Proposed wall along the border dividing a country
The partial government shutdown started on Friday, Dec. 21 at midnight. The issue is over money to build…
January 3, 2019
Opinion
Trump helped erase voter complacency
Young voters turned out in massive numbers
November 15, 2018
Opinion
‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
The book gave me a deeper understanding of President Trump and his unique style of leadership.
October 31, 2018
Opinion
Living in an era when emotions, opinions outweigh facts
“In this era of post-truth politics, it’s easy to cherry-pick data and come to whatever conclusion you desire”…
September 20, 2018
Opinion
All of Trump’s actions aimed at mid-terms, his 2020 re-election
Nothing else makes much sense
August 30, 2018
Opinion
All can consider, what would a great leader do? | Elfers
The time was 460 B.C. The place, across the Tiber River from the city of Rome. The protagonist…
July 26, 2018
Opinion
Sweetest revenge? Sometimes it’s just being nice | Elfers
We need to be (re)taught how to be kind to others
July 12, 2018
Opinion
Trump’s luck may be running out | Elfers
Nowhere in the world has seen improvement as a result of Trump’s actions
April 4, 2018
Opinion
The 3 personas of President Trump | Elfers
“And will the real Donald Trump please stand up?”
February 8, 2018
Opinion
The survival of the world could be at stake | Elfers
While the nation’s and the world’s attention was drawn to the senseless murders in Las Vegas of at…
October 12, 2017
Opinion
Rebellion is just as American as apple pie | Elfers
“Rebellion against authority is as American as apple pie.”
October 6, 2017