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Middle Class Guy

What does the middle-class conservative think about everything? Find out here.

• Obama's handlers mishandle the Chicago Way

  The children running the White House and covering up the scandals never learned to practice the Chicago Way.

• The Obama Doctrine: "I know nothing"

  When the blame game went lame President Obama created the "I know nothing" doctrine.

• AP scandal: Can the news media change?

  In light of the Associated Press scandal, can the news media finally change?

• Associated Press left to fight alone by major media

  Associated Press is alone in fighting the government's assault on them.

TV Den

Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.

Charles Vandegriffe Time and Place

Born in 1930 in rural Missouri, Charles Vandegriffe, Sr., brings his time and place to the Communities.

A World in our Backyard

The world impacts us. What happens in our towns, cities, states, country and on this planet makes a difference to us.

History on Purpose

History doesn't have to be grim; there is a lot to be learned from the pages of time.

Sports Around

Contributions to the Communities Sports desk from readers.