Des Plaines Opinion
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Greenberg's not extreme, just rightOct 18, 2008 11:00 pm - One of your readers pointed out why she thinks Steve Greenberg is a "right wing extremist." She says that Steve thinks that you get your human rights as soon as you beco...
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College students question bailoutOct 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Our class was interested in what was on the minds of college students as the U.S. Congress debated and finally approved the $700 billion rescue plan. After interviewing...
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Be wary of all incumbentsOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - The governmental elections that will be determined in the election this November are so vast, that no one can possibly have a complete comprehension of all candidates an...
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A lot of complaints but no solutionsOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Now that we have watched and listened to both the presidential and vice presidential speakers, we have some idea as to how to vote, and vote we must. The economic quagmi...
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Gentes' Web site one-stop shoppingOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I like what I read about Bill Gentes. He's built a sound base of achievement as a two-term Round Lake Beach mayor, but talk about government at your service; I love his ...
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Gentes 'deeply regrets' lie about jobOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - On Monday morning when I met with the Daily Herald editorial board I told those present that I was on a leave of absence from my last job, when in reality I had been ter...
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Country needs more leaders like BeanOct 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I am responding to recent comments made by Republican County Chairman Daniel Venturi that couldn't be more wrong. I'm sorry to see someone like him stoop to the level of...
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Where's the help for average consumer?Oct 15, 2008 11:00 pm - The federal government has been bailing these banks out for a long time. This is not a recent occurrence. History will show that the IRS, Federal Reserve, Congress and ...
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U.S. Senate cannot get anything doneOct 14, 2008 11:00 pm - On the assumption that we all could use a bit of humor about now, I have come up with an adaptation of a series of TV commercials now being shown. In view of the recent...
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How we ended up in this financial crisisOct 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Fox network had a very interesting and unbiased special report about how we got into this financial crisis. It was hosted by David Asman. It all started back in the '90...