News opinion 2008-08-08 Andanh.com

Presidential campaigns often flow into gutter Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:31:00 EST
For all the talk about John McCain's hard-hitting politics, Barack Obama is hardly innocent. Both candidates and their allies are fully engaged in creating unflattering caricatures of each other they hope will stick in voters' minds for the next three months.

Editorial: What's good for Camp Minden, good for BAFB Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:28:00 EST
The Department of Defense should now wring all it can from what is expected to be a $100 million taxpayer investment and locate another ground-combat training mission at nearby Barksdale Air Force Base.

Ronnell Nolan: A solution to Louisiana's insurance crisis Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:28:00 EST
The damage and destruction in southern Louisiana from Hurricane Katrina is still visible today as homeowners continue to rebuild their homes and lives. It is difficult for residents of Louisiana to return to normalcy with the high cost of homeowner's insurance.

Letters: Federal bailouts killing system that worked Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:32:00 EST
Three decades ago, those who warned that a federal bailout of Chrysler would set a dangerous precedent were scorned as alarmists. Yet hindsight may prove them justified.

Mike Bookston: Bicyclists should share legal responsibility for use of roads Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:27:00 EST
If it is true that bikes ( meaning nonmotorized bicycles) are legal vehicles to be ridden on any road except interstate highways and certain controlled-access highways, are those bikes and their owners and or riders legally responsible for their actions while exercising their legal right to ride on those roads?

Olympics clean-up efforts hide real face of the city Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST
BEIJING — It all began when my colleague Steve's favorite noodle lady was forced to close down. Soon after, the Popsicle lady was gone, followed by the scary fruit guy.

Leases take advantage of good, honest people Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:58:00 EST
I believe that these leases took advantage of good and honest people believing in truth and right in corporate America.

R.F. Martina: McCain's straight talk express derailed Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EST
John McCain has flip-flopped positions to pander to the far-right Republican base on so many issues, nothing should surprise anyone.

Editorial: It takes a community for dreams to come true Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EST
Three days into the games, the Olympic inspiration story will be so common as to be almost a worn, biennial cliche. But we in northwest Louisiana should take special note this year as our own Kendrick Farris takes to the weightlifting arena.

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