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This writer does not represent the views and opinions of the Ridgeview News Trump says NO. “I Alone Can Fix It.” Last October, President Biden asked Congress for nearly $106 billion for Ukraine, Israel and US border security. Mike Johnson, MAGA Republican leader in the House, refused Biden’s request without major changes in border security. Money for Ukraine has now run out and, by some reports, Read More…
By Deirdre Purdy I live deep in MAGA country where my local critics regularly inform me just how wrong I am. I try to figure out if they’re onto something – or not. As a regular theme, they will vote for Trump again because his first term was a time of unrivaled peace and prosperity. Read More…
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy The opinions of this writer do not represent the opinions of Ridgeview News. Ridgeview News stands with the 1st Amendment. Free Hunter! When my MAGA critics object to my writing, no matter whatthe subject, a constant response is “HUNTER BIDEN!” Hunter Biden is, of course, the President’s only living son. When he was almost 3, he lost his mother Read More…
The opinion of this writer is not the opinion of the Ridgeview News nor do we agree with the content. We do however honor freedom of speech. Feel free to comment. If you mention “democracy,” right-wing critics jump to object that we live in a constitutional republic, not a democracy. It’s a big talking point. In fact, the United States, Read More…
By Publisher Shari Johnson The link below is to the latest thoughts from Deirdre Purdy sent to me by a Ridgeview follower. While not mentioned by name, Mrs. Purdy does not appreciate the conservative viewpoint of the Ridgeview News (which is fine), and while I do take offense to multiple comments made in this article, Read More…
Ridgeview News has been asked on multiple occasion, why I allow Deirdre Purdy’s column to run on my news site. A news site that is committed to printing only truth. I have to say, I struggled with that. Even though I make no denials that I am a conservative woman. Republican leader and Christian publication, Read More…
The opinions and views of this writer are not those of the Ridgview News. By Deirdre Purdy Trump, Justice, and the American Way The United States was the first country to be established not under a monarch, a religion, or a dictator, but instead under the rule of law. We are governed by our Constitution and the laws made under Read More…
The political views of this writer are not those of the Ridgeview News Submitted by Deirdre Purdy The mainstream media is finally catching on. A Trump second term may end American democracy. Atlantic magazine’s first 2024 issue has a single subject: IF TRUMP WINS. (It’s dire.) Robert Kagan in the Washington Post, “A Trump dictatorship is increasingly inevitable.” The New York Times reports that Republican Project Read More…
Ridgeview News will forever stand in defense of the First Amendment. The opinion of this writers is not the opinion of the Ridgeview News – Shari Johnson, Publisher. Submitted by Deirdre Purdy, Chairwoman, Democrat Executive Committee I’m retired now, but for several decades I specialized in federal criminal defense, so people ask me about the Read More…
By Deirdre Purdy Let’s Celebrate – United Autoworkers’ Historic Victory When President Biden walked the picket line with the United Autoworkers (UAW) it was a powerful political message. He reminded the workers that they had saved the auto industry during the economic crisis of 2008-09. Now that the industry is doing “incredibly well,” Biden said Read More…
