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Trump is rightfully grumpy

by Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator


Trump angry? Kamala got joy?

Did Trump seem angry last week during the debate? I thought he was intense. There’s a difference.

Aren’t you a little intense? Doesn’t it bother you when you dread going to the grocery store because you need more money to buy the same things? Doesn’t it irritate you that your town is starting to look like a third world country? Doesn’t it make you a little intense when so many undocumented people are getting medical care that you can’t afford?

Doesn’t it provoke you some that your grandchildren can’t play outside at night because America has become so unsafe? Do you even feel safe for them to be out in the yard or down the street alone during the day? Doesn’t it make you just a little uptight when you go to buy a car and know that if you can’t pay cash for it that you will make payments and big ones for a long time?

Doesn’t it make you a bit irritable that renting an apartment of any size is insanely expensive? Does it bother you that buying a house might never be within your reach? How do you feel about seeing your ability to financially enjoy retirement shrink more every day?

Does it bother you that babies are aborted in such late stages of pregnancy when there is no medical necessity or concern about the mother’s or baby’s health?

Doesn’t it concern you that our country is so involved in the Ukraine-Russia war and also the Israel-Hamas war? Could we end up in World War III? Doesn’t it bother you that we are living in an era where we need police protection more than ever but some government leaders want to defund the police? Doesn’t it tick you off a bit that you may never be able to retire?

I think Trump has every reason to be a little high strung and intense. I suspect you have times when you are as well.

Now Kamala, naw, she’s got joy. None of this stuff is bothering her at all. She laughs, giggles and has some funky facial expressions going on.

As millions of people have illegally crossed our border for almost four years, she and Joe Biden have let them have their way. Prices on everything have strained the American economy during her entire tenure. Her solution is that America is going to move on and she will give every hopeful home owner $25,000, and everyone will be filled with joy.

Handing out big checks to Americans, businesses and even colleges and non-profits during Covid started this huge mess of people preferring to stay home instead of work. It also began this economy crisis our nation is suffering.

We can thank Kamala and Biden for this joy that she only wants to continue. Which are you feeling today? Trump’s intensity or Kamala’s joy?


Glen Mollett is the author of 13 books including Uncommom Sense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group or organization. We welcome comments and views from our readers. Submit your letters to the editor or commentary on a current event 24/7 to editor@oursentinel.com.


Streaming tonight, Sentinal area prep football game schedule

Avery Elder tackled by SJO
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St. Joseph-Ogden linemen Josh Courter makes the initial hit as teammate Braxton Waller barrels into help bring down Prairie Central's Avery Elder in last year's home game. The Spartans, who travel to Fairbury tonight to take on the Hawks, won the 2023 installment 26-19, extending their win streak to three games in conference play.

URBANA - It is game night for several area high school football teams. Below is a list of games that are available online live and on-demand.


CENTENNIAL CHARGERS vs Richwoods |
7:00 PM Central
STREAM LIVE

Last week, the Chargers posted their first victory of the season, beating crosstown rival Central, 39-15. Centennial's defensive effort was stellar, holding Central to just 168 yard the entire evening. Improving to 1-1 after this game and their 56-21 Week 1 loss to Peoria, the Chargers host Richwoods. The Knights also boast a 1-1 record, defeating Manual with a fourth-quarter TD loast week.


UNITY ROCKETS vs Illinois Valley |
7:00 PM Central
STREAM LIVE

Hosting Illinois Valley Central in their Week 3 game, the Rockets will likely put the Illini Prairie Conference contest away before the third quarter after dropping last week's heartbreaker to rival St. Joseph-Ogden. IVC, now 0-2 this season, hope to leave Hicks Field with an upset victory over the Rockets and secure their second win out the program's last 11 outings.


ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN SPARTANS
@ Prairie Central |
7:00 PM Central
STREAM LIVE

Moving to Week 3 without a loss on the books, the Spartans can't afford to be over-confident in tonight's game against the Hawks, who finished 4-4 in the IPC in 2023. If the SJO defense can't keep Prairie Central's ground-n-pound in check, it could be another last second thriller like last week's 24-21 win over Unity.


URBANA TIGERS @ Normal |
7:00 PM Central
STREAM LIVE

Heading into to tonight's contest on the road, the 0-2 Tigers look to claw out a win over the 2-0 Normal Community. Urbana will have their work cut out for them as the Ironmen have outscored their first two opponents, 103-19.


OAKWOOD COMETS @ Watseka |
7:00 PM Central
STREAM LIVE

Bouncing back from a 40-12 loss in their opener to Momence, the Comets crushed Georgetown-Ridge Farm-Chrisman 62-20 on the road. Back on the road, Oakwood travels to Watseka to face the 2-0 Indians.



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