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Be yourself

LARRY SMITH - July 13, 2023

The phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On”, which originated in England during World II, was coined by that nation’s Ministry of Information. (George Orwell...

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A city on a hill

LARRY SMITH - October 4, 2023

Before and during his presidency, Ronald Reagan regularly employed this hallowed phrase (including in his farewell address) to describe America. Puritan pastor and politician...

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We forgot to remember

LARRY SMITH - October 11, 2023

For at least 700 years, a variety of cities, towns, and prominent families have adopted the Latin phrase Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful” –...

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Setting a standard

LARRY SMITH - October 11, 2023

People who self-identify as conservative have long advocated the notion that “diversity of perspective” is important. I completely agree. Some of them have advanced...

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Smith: ‘I’m sorry, (Judge) Jackson’

LARRY SMITH - March 24, 2022

I am for real. The political theater surrounding the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court has often been equally amusing...

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Smith: Focus on the main thing

LARRY SMITH - March 17, 2022

I have written previously that author Bertold Brecht wrote a play, originally titled “Life of Galileo,” which was based upon the eminent scientist. (Much...

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Smith: Fighting the lost cause

LARRY SMITH - March 10, 2022

The U.S. Civil War cost more American lives than all other wars we have fought. In fact, some historians argue that Civil War deaths...

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Smith: Ukraine and race

LARRY SMITH - March 3, 2022

Yes, there is a racial component to the current state of affairs in Ukraine, both in the U.S. and in that besieged nation. I’ll...

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Smith: What is it good for?

LARRY SMITH - February 24, 2022

Among the pitches that Joe Biden made to the American people when he was running for president was the fact that he had decades...

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Smith: Education matters

LARRY SMITH - February 10, 2022

The Indiana House of Representatives recently passed House Bill 1134. The bill, which is known as “Education Matters,” is now headed to the Indiana...

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