Des Plaines Opinion
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Same old tune on bipartisanshipNov 25, 2012 4:00 am - Today as I unfolded the Daily Herald, the first words to get my attention were in dark print: “Vowing to be open, bipartisan.” I had not even glanced at the article to s...
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This is a job for Jimmy CarterNov 24, 2012 4:00 am - In light of the ramifications of the pending “fiscal cliff” facing our country, I think it’s time for Jimmy Carter to step forward and broker peace between Republicans a...
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Clinging to hope for state’s recoveryNov 24, 2012 4:00 am - Now that the Madigan redistricting has paid off handsomely, U.S. congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (MIA for six months and prepping for indictment) was re-elected, state Rep...
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How about honoring veterans on coins?Nov 22, 2012 4:00 am - On Veterans Day I was pondering a way in which to commemorate the American soldier, not just once a year, but every day of the year. I was thinking of something everyone...
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Congress, just get back to workNov 21, 2012 4:00 am - The votes have been counted and President Obama has won. Some folks are happy while some are disappointed, claiming that individualism has lost to dependence on governme...
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Research judges before you voteNov 18, 2012 4:00 am - Once again all 60 judges were retained in the election. Most of these judges are “Highly Qualified” and should be retained. The judges must receive at least 60 percent “...
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Term limits needed, but lobbyists are notNov 18, 2012 4:00 am - I’ve been around for a long time and have had ample opportunities to observe the actions of our politicians. I have concluded that four things are necessary to save our ...
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Obama divides rather than unitesNov 17, 2012 4:00 am - A nation divided against itself cannot stand. The morning after the election, reality set in and there was no Lincoln to unite us and preserve the Union. When I immigrat...
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Election cleanup is not overNov 17, 2012 4:00 am - Dear Illinois residents, The election is over. Please pick up your signs by the side of the road. How many more days do we have to look at them? Thank you! Georgene K. ...
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The challenges ahead for IllinoisNov 16, 2012 3:40 am - The campaigns are over. Now, it is clear. Four years ago when voters said that they demanded affordable health care, they meant it. In Illinois, when they said they dema...