The Latte Crowd Busts the Social Security Crisis Myth Wide Open
By Kit Robinson01/31/2005
They're so slim, rich and well informed. I hate em!
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The Dawn of Meaningful Government Reform
By Stephen Macklin01/27/2005
The one thing that clearly marks the outset of President Bush's second term is the grand scope of the initiatives he is pursuing. Social Security reform, Income Tax reform, tort reform and immigration reform. There is one initiative that has the potential to dwarf all of them in terms of impact on the operation of government, and thus on the impact of government on American citizens. The reform of civil service rules.
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Bayh's No Vote on Rice: The Tough Choice and the Right Choice
By Kit Robinson01/27/2005
Thank you, Evan Bayh. As I commended the political courage of Boxer and Kerry in opposing that instrument of tyranny, Condoleezza, I now applaud yours Senator for joining with twelve of your colleagues in just saying no to incompetence. Bravo.
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Giuliani balks at challenging Clinton in 06, but what about 08?
By Kit Robinson01/26/2005
There truly is more than one way to skin a cat and perhaps frustrate destiny as well. In a universe far far away where a Rudy knocks off a Hillary in 06, the inevitability of a second Clinton nominated for Prez in 08 would be something less than assured.
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Of Boxer, Kerry and Rice and Doing the Business of The People
By Kit Robinson01/24/2005
Thank you, Barbara Boxer. Thank you, John Kerry. Thank you for reminding us that we have a system of checks and balances in this nation and for good reason. Check. Your move, George.
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Bush inauguration costs: Much ado about nothing
By Editor01/22/2005
Much has been made of late about President Bush's inauguration: part deux. Critics claim that such a lavish proceeding should not be the mark of any president, much less one that has, they contend, spent too much money on programs at home and abroad.
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A Democrat who can Beat the RNC's Mehlman at his own Game
By Kit Robinson01/20/2005
Ken Mehlman, considered by many to be the real Svengali behind the masterful GOP 2004 ground and air game, has officially taken the reins of the RNC and, by the sound of things, the Republican party.
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To George, on his Inaugural
By Kit Robinson01/19/2005
Dear Mr. President,
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Pessimistic Optimism in Israel and Palestine
By Dennis Fox01/17/2005
A month in Israel and Palestine hasn't shaken my underlying pessimism about the prospects for peace and justice. When I return to the United States in a few days, I won't bring enthusiasm about Ariel Sharon's Gaza disengagement plan, or Mahmoud Abbas's ability to create a viable Palestinian state, or George Bush's faulty road map to peace. I remain horrified at the likelihood of escalation, now personalized for me even more than before.
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Ethics in Washington. Kinda Like Snow in July.
By Terry Turner01/11/2005
The war in Iraq, the threat of terrorism, reforming Social Security. Washington has a lot to deal with. So what was the first action of the newly convened 109th Congress? Changing rules, making it harder to launch an ethics investigation of Congress members.
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