COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 11, 2022)

OPINION: DeSantis is the leader that America needs

This past week, on July 28, Florida proved once again to be a bastion of sanity in the midst of a country that, by and large, has lost its mind.

OPINION: After Covid, pharmaceutical price controls will only lead to more drug shortages amid outsourcing

In President Joe Biden’s so-called Inflation Reduction Act, there are $288 billion of price controls for the Medicare Part D prescriptions drug benefit that are intended in part to offset the cost of $369 billion of green energy subsidies and a $69 billion Obamacare extension.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES: August 11, 2022

FOR THE RECORD“We are truly living in a situation where the FBI has become a praetorian guard from Rome where they take it unto themselves to decide who wields power in this country.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: There’s merit in what you’re about to read, just not sure what it is

Welcome, all, to the “front-porch.” Note – this second annual Yellowstone journey lacks, fortunately, some of the drama of the 2021 one.But there are lessons, scenes, observations we need to chronicle, still. Thus, we travel together again, just as before, into the Yellowstone wilderness.

OUT TO PASTOR: When is it okay to be snarly?

Normally (whatever normal means), I don’t get agitated by many things. I can keep my cool under the most bizarre circumstances. Nothing gets under my skin, and I can take everything with a grin.I’ve been married for over 50 years, so I have experienced everything that I possibly can experience.

The dynamics of discipleship (part 18)

And behold a certain lawyer stood up and tested Jesus saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – LUKE 10:25The lawyer who asked the question about eternal life knew the answer but was testing Jesus to see what He would say.

Back to school fashion: top sneaker styles to try

STATEPOINT – As the last days of summer vacation are wrapping up, parents start to check off their back to school to-do lists, ensuring children are ready for their first day.

OFF MY MEDS by Les Taha (August 11, 2022)

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: August 3 – 8

Hernandez, Jaime, 55, Ellis Co., assault.Bookman, Quinlin, 24, Midlothian, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info.Roy, Matthew, 38, Ellis Co., criminal nonsupport.Williams, Timothy, 62, Waxahachie, theft prop <$2,500 2/more previous.