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John MacDonald

Lowell
As seen in: IMDb, Substack, Vancouver Sun, Sentinel and Enterprise, The Lowell Sun, The ASCO Post, Wiscasset Newspaper, Business Examiner (Canada)
Covers:  Veterans issues, politics
Dad, USAF Veteran and advocate. Ex-candidate for MA State Senate. Former Lowell Sun OPED writer, Fox & Friends guest and talk show host. Yeah, I'm pissed too!
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The Biden Surrender

The Biden Surrender

Desperate Afghan's clinging to the side of a departing aircraft. Most of the people, the hundreds who were so…

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What has Covid-19 taught you?

What has Covid-19 taught you?

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer. The double dose. I wouldn't encourage or discourage anyone to take it bec…

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Charlie Baker: 68 Days of Cowardice

Charlie Baker: 68 Days of Cowardice

Over one year ago Governor Charlie Baker demanded and received the resignation of Francisco Urena, his Secret…

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Who cares if Charlie Baker runs again?

Who cares if Charlie Baker runs again?

Who cares if Charlie Baker runs again? I'm quite sure I've never seen such interest, anticipation, or blatant…

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Had enough yet?

Had enough yet?

27.4% of homes in Massachusetts heat their homes with oil. Predominantly older homes and dwellings with limit…

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John MacDonald - I could give a royal hoot!

John MacDonald - I could give a royal hoot!

It's always amazing to see what captures the attention of the media and viewers in America. British Prince Ha…

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John Macdonald: The Beacon Hill pushers

John Macdonald: The Beacon Hill pushers

The world of those legislating on Beacon Hill is severely disconnected from society. In a sort of Bizarro wor…

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John MacDonald: Impeachment is over, Trump was acquitted - enough!

John MacDonald: Impeachment is over, Trump was acquitted - enough!

Pollster Frank Luntz recently conducted one of his famous focus groups about former President Donald Trump an…

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John Macdonald: Place the power with people

John Macdonald: Place the power with people

"When the government fears the people, you have liberty. When the people fear the government, you have tyrann…

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John Macdonald: The coronavirus revolution

John Macdonald: The coronavirus revolution

Human beings have watched revolution after revolution in history and yet we learn nothing. We as a species se…

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MacDonald: Will Arizona censure set the stage for Mass. GOP?

MacDonald: Will Arizona censure set the stage for Mass. GOP?

The Arizona GOP has set the stage and scripted a clear path for Republicans across the country to clean house…

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John Macdonald: Veterans should be concerned with a Biden administration

John Macdonald: Veterans should be concerned with a Biden administration

As caravans of illegal migrants rush towards the southern border of the United States in anticipation of a ge…

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OPED - MacDonald - Politicians caused D.C. conflagration this week

OPED - MacDonald - Politicians caused D.C. conflagration this week

How much can you push the people before they rebel? Every empire in history discovers that breaking point eve…

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John Macdonald: Massachusetts Republicans have a leader

John Macdonald: Massachusetts Republicans have a leader

This Sunday, members of Massachusetts Republican State Committee voted to re-elect Jim Lyons as Chairman of t…

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John Macdonald: Nine hundred billion reasons to have lost faith in Washington D.C.

John Macdonald: Nine hundred billion reasons to have lost faith in Washington D.C.

President Trump succumbed to the pressure put on him by Congress, the Senate, and the news media and signed a…

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Vaccine distribution for elected elites is a dose of political garbage

Vaccine distribution for elected elites is a dose of political garbage

Have you been given an opportunity to receive the coronavirus vaccine? Most likely not. The new vaccine in it…

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John Macdonald: Help is needed! The WCAP Salvation Army Radiothon is upon us

John Macdonald: Help is needed! The WCAP Salvation Army Radiothon is upon us

It is fair to say that this holiday season, might just be less bright for many across the region. Those who n…

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John Macdonald: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center is a needed friend to veterans

John Macdonald: Veterans Northeast Outreach Center is a needed friend to veterans

Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (VNOC), Inc., a non-profit 501C3, based out of the City of Haverhill, has …

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John Macdonald: Yes, even 2020 is a year in which to be thankful

John Macdonald: Yes, even 2020 is a year in which to be thankful

Many have said that due to all the political strife this year, our country hasn't been this divided since the…

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The MA GOP has become a party of Republicans

The MA GOP has become a party of Republicans

Massachusetts Republican activists have become unified and that is a credit to Jim Lyons. As Chairman of the …

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The election is what it is. Now we move forward

The election is what it is. Now we move forward

Whether you have been a supporter of President Trump or not, the last several years have been tumultuous. It'…

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John Macdonald: Today, thank a vet for their service

John Macdonald: Today, thank a vet for their service

It is Veterans Day 2020. Observances are scaled back and gatherings limited like everything else during these…

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John Macdonald: Remembering, honoring Roland Cartier

John Macdonald: Remembering, honoring Roland Cartier

Local veterans and especially local homeless veterans are feeling an extra sharp bite in the air with the los…

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