Clifton Robinson columns http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson RSS Feed for Clifton Robinson columns en-us Sun, 11 Mar 2012 06:00:01 GMT Clifton Robinson: Candidate body slams could cripple Republicans in the fall http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/142222055.html The importance of this election cannot be overemphasized. The survival of America must trump all other thoughts and actions. The time for patriotism rests with the next election. Clifton Robinson: Moving on in 2nd decade after 9/11 http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/130514758.html The recent anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks underscores what we must fix in an age of terrorism. Poem: 'Another Day of Infamy' http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/Poem-Another-Day-of-Infamy.html Our mission today in humble spirit, is not to celebrate / Simply to remember, and commemorate Clifton Robinson: This too shall pass — America has survived many 'interesting times,' and we'll survive this one http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/Clifton-Robinson-This-too-shall-pass-America-has-survived-many-interesting-times-and-well-survive-this-one.html These times may seem overwhelming, even perilous, particularly as headlines turn darker. But these times also demand the very best of us in terms of civic duty, sacrifice and public involvement. Clifton Robinson: Time for change is at hand — and a balanced budget amendment would help http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/Clifton-Robinson-Time-for-change-is-at-hand--and-a-balanced-budget-amendment-would-help.html Most people, especially those in business, realize government spending is out of control and virtually unmanageable. Clifton Robinson: The right place, right time http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/Clifton-Robinson-The-right-place-right-time.html Texans have been cheering Sam Houston ever since the Battle of San Jacinto. Clifton Robinson: Behind the old rallying cry 'Remember Goliad' http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/118724249.html Clifton Robinson: Our great state owes its fortunes to Sam Houston http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/117215113.html Clifton Robinson: Why goose hunts are best undertaken between good friends http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/116998013.html Clifton Robinson: Rise up, walk and be among us http://www.wacotrib.com/opinion/columns/cliftonrobinson/112442559.html