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In response to Ron Frisk

2 months ago | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

The first thing that came to my mind when I finished reading Ron Frisk’s opinion piece, “The continuing assault on truth,” was the old saying beware of those bringing gifts. As is the usual case with Ron and others, he writes a very polished piece with just enough facts to make you think he’s on the up and up, but alas, that again is not the truth. Unless Ron has changed his stripes, he’s still a Trump supporter.
Don’t let uncertainty of a new term ruin your life

Jan 25, 2025 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

I find the despair since Donald Trump re-election unpalatable. People are genuinely scared about what the next four years might entail. Some are even afraid for their lives. What I want to say to people is similar to what I’ve said to many young officers, NCOs and Airmen who I had the privilege of mentoring during my 26-year Air Force career. My message was basically, your boss may be incompetent, he or she may not care for the people who are assigned under them, and may even treat them terribly.
GOP hypocrisy is above all others

Oct 12, 2024 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

Wow! It has been a busy couple of weeks! Every time I get ready to hit send on my letter to the editor it seems something else pops up. First, the Democrats were wrong on something and it deserves comment. We’ve heard for years how there is no bottom for the negative things Donald Trump says or does. Well, it turns out that’s not true. At no point in the past couple of weeks have I heard Donald say there wouldn’t be any hurricanes if he was still President.
Another tall tale from Trump

Sep 21, 2024 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

The Haitian immigrant issue in Springfield, OH may be the best example yet why Donald Trump should not be elected to another term as president of the United States. Unless you buy into the alternate facts theory or simply don’t care about the facts, this issue is nothing more than a made-up issue supported by the lies of Donald Trump and JD Vance. First, and foremost, Haitian immigrants began arriving in Springfield, OH in 2018.
Is Sue Piner really the best option?

Mar 2, 2024 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

Back in February 2022 I asked if Sue Piner is really the best choice for chairperson of the Comal County Republican Party. Not much has changed, so I’ve got to ask the question again. She still pushes and believes the conspiracy theories that massive election fraud led to the presidential election being stolen from Donald Trump. She has yet to renounce her support for the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Be objective, not subjective

Aug 12, 2023 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

The discussions around Donald Trump’s three indictments has led me to the conclusion that what this country needs is a lot more objectivity, but unfortunately what we’re getting is a whole lot more subjectivity. Objectivity is based on facts not influenced by personal beliefs or biases. Subjectivity is based on personal view points, experiences and perspectives, and is more often than not influenced by one’s biases.
Politics now a win-at-all-costs game

Jun 24, 2023 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

In times of extreme partisanship, like we’re living through today, it is very easy to treat politics and governance like a sporting event. It doesn’t matter how, but winning at any cost is what counts. No, make that, the only thing that counts. The rule of law falls to the side. Common sense fails to prevail. A good example of winning at all costs is the gerrymandering of congressional districts.
Stop stoking fear’s flames

Apr 8, 2023 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

The change David Shribman describes in his 5 April column is what drives the fear many Americans feel, which in turn is the biggest driver behind today’s political and cultural turmoil. Republicans, in particular the far right, have latched on to this fear and used it as a cudgel to advance their far right agenda, and keep them in power. Crime is but one example.
Court could take aim at Social Security, Medicare

Mar 25, 2023 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

In late February, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Specifically, regarding how it is funded. The bureau was created as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act and is funded by the Federal Reserve rather than through appropriations approved by Congress every year. The plaintiffs argue this goes against the Appropriations Clause of the Constitution.
Don’t be fooled by Isaac’s actions

Feb 25, 2023 | herald-zeitung.com | Jim Sohan |New Braunfels

Don’t let Carrie Isaac fool you! House Bill 2390 is nothing but a blatant attempt to disenfranchise young, college-age voters. Voters who tend to be more progressive and more likely to vote Democrat than Republican. Isaac’s rationale that it “… would be a good way to make sure we don’t have and invite strangers onto our campuses” is ridiculous. College campuses are not gated communities. Most college campuses are located in the middle of urban areas. “Strangers” traverse college campuses daily.