Frank Ruff, Author at The Charlotte Gazette - Page 4 of 24

Columns

His thoughts — The war we’re not fighting – fentanyl

We can look back at various wars that our nation has been involved in and have differing opinions on why we were involved and were ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 23, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

His thoughts — Is this a swan song for colleges?

In the last three decades, many have been concerned about the direction of our colleges. Despite that, we as parents have encouraged our youth to ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 16, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

His thoughts — California rules

Did you hear about the new policy in California? The government will allow no new gasoline powered cars or trucks to be sold in the ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 9, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

His thoughts — As our children return to school…

As our schools are opening to welcome back our students for a new year, every school is on a different calendar schedule, and each has ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, September 2, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

His thoughts — Drug use: From marginal to mainstream

As I wrote going into August, I continue to focus on those things that were once considered marginal but now are considered mainstream. This week ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 26, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

HIs thoughts — Death in our streets and schools

Sometimes, people believe that a small lie might be okay. This often leads to bigger lies to cover the first. No better example exists than ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 19, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

His thoughts — August snowballs, this time green

Last week, I wrote about things that have gotten bigger and bigger and more bizarre as they moved through the public realm. This week, I ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 12, 2022 12:00 pm

Columns

Opinion —The snowball grows, but the brick wall isn’t there

Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those items that people most frequently purchase. This ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, August 5, 2022 3:36 pm

Guest columns

Opinion — Small business survival at the heart of inflation concerns

Last week, I wrote about the reality of inflation being higher than the government statistics report for those items that people most frequently purchase. This ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Friday, July 29, 2022 10:25 am

OPINION

His thoughts — Government created inflation and loves it

I wish I was as upbeat about inflation as President Biden’s spokespeople. The June report showed a 9.1% increase over the last year, declaring the ... Read more

by Frank Ruff, Saturday, July 23, 2022 12:00 pm

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