Barack Obama’s plan of raising taxes during an economic downturn has been tried before and caused depressions that took years to overcome.

Obama knew what Bill Ayers was about. He knew what the Rev. Wright was about. He knew what Odinga was about. Yet he continued to associate with them for political expedience. Is this the man we want for president?

There are three good reasons to vote for the Culpeper County meals tax:

I think it is my duty to stand up for our great country.

How is it possible to endure another election season without visiting issues vital to the survival of our great nation?

How is it possible to endure another election season without visiting issues vital to the survival of our great nation?

Hunters watch out. The Obama/Bidden ticket is very anti-gun.

The letter from Mr. Christensen that suggests that we should be watching Fox News is right except that he is being cynical (“Fox News is close to state-run media,” Oct. 29.)

John McCain has the right stuff to lead in these perilous times.

One day this week I came home from work to find only the wire stand in my yard where there had been a John McCain sign that morning.

When you go to the polls —and everyone eligible to do so should exercise this right —think clearly because if you don’t you may end up with only memories of a democracy.

Even a novice can understand that Barack Obama is very inexperienced and misguided in his views on national security issues.

McCain/Palin are saying that a targeted tax increase would devastate the U.S. economy. They are also telling their audiences small business is the engine that makes our economy work. These statements are absolute lies.

On behalf of the “Pink Ribbon Gals,” a breast cancer support group, I would like to thank Sharon Clark and Pepperberries for hosting such a wonderful dinner for us at the Chiusano Italian Table.

Not much has been said during this election about abortion. I would like to explain the changes that would take place if Barack Obama is elected president so that people can consider this as they go to the polls.

If you are not watching Fox News, you should be.

If the residents of Culpeper Clounty voted down a meals tax three years in a row, why do the county fathers think they will approve it this year?

I just checked what my taxes will be under a new administration come 2009.

We hear from both candidates that they are for change, that each is going to make changes to the system — lower taxes, change health plans, and on and on. It’s not true.

Can anyone honestly hear or read the following words from Joe Biden and not be absolutely terrified at the idea of an Obama presidency?

Many Virginians have written to Sen. Jim Webb regarding energy and the need for our country to use all resources available to us. Sadly, the Democratic-controlled Congress has ignored the wishes of the American people and held us hostage to environmental concerns.

J. Michael Sharman’s column Tuesday (“Power must be used propertly”) made no sense.

As the election nears, we must sift through all the propaganda to decide the way we should cast our vote.

Last week, I experienced one of those “nightmare” moments, when I discovered the diamond in my engagement ring was gone. Prongs and all, it had snapped off my engagement ring.

The Virginia Local Government Coalition on Illegal Aliens met Oct, 16 in Culpeper. This group was initiated by me, supported by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors and is now being directed by the mayor of Herndon.

I wrote Eric Cantor an e-mail and stated that if he voted for the bailout, he would lose my vote in the next election.

The Republican National Committee has now, by its actions, brought sexism into play in this election.

Then, Democrats claim that evidence to be lies delivered by Secretary Powell to justify war with Iraq and to mislead the American people.

Here is what the Democratic Party stands for:

ACORN receives funds from the United States and is using these funds to pay employees to register voters multiple times.