Modesty as a Form of Arrogance Reflected in German Saying
Editorial panel quotes the German adage modesty equals arrogance. Ellen Priest Tim O Briant and Michael Ulmer discuss how restraint may mask value and challenge readers to reconsider humility in leadership and communication.
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Aiken Considers Housing Expansion To Boost Downtown Economy
Community leaders push for a targeted plan to expand affordable housing in downtown Aiken. City officials and mayoral candidates promote attracting younger residents, fostering dialogue with private developers, and tailoring housing to start careers, aiming to draw workers from Savannah River Site and sustain growth.
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Aiken Standard Seeks Letters on Nov 3 Election
The Aiken Standard will publish letters to the editor about the November 3 general election through Monday October 26 to ensure fairness to all candidates.
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Clinton Embraces Transparency Amid Email Controversy
The piece compares Hillary Clinton's claim of unprecedented transparency to Barack Obama’s, notes FOIA access delays and lawsuits, and cites Freedom House rankings criticizing U S press freedom. It argues Emailgate reflects broader government hypocrisy on privacy and transparency.
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Chaos and the GOP redefine the Republican establishment
Columnist Eugene Robinson argues that internal Republican chaos grows as Donald Trump strengthens his lead amid a split party. He notes Trump’s persistent polling with Carson and Fiorina in second and third, while Boehner’s resignation emboldens the far right and reveals a party at risk of splintering.
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Letter argues stricter gun controls with mental health critique
The writer condemns sole reliance on mental health fixes for preventing shootings and urges bans on firearms with high capacity magazines. He proposes waiting periods background checks and restrictions on automatic or semi automatic weapons. The letter outlines submission rules for the Aiken Standard Opinions Page.
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