Des Plaines Opinion
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Value of Read to Learn program is greatSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - In the Sept. 16, 2008 article "Extraordinary volunteer receives president's award," the name Read to Learn for a Brighter Future was incorrect. The official name of the ...
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Speaker Pelosi is no friend of the poorSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Let's call on Speaker Pelosi to step aside and get out of the way. She obviously doesn't have the country's welfare at heart. Let's ask Pelosi what special interest sh...
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Where and how will it all end?Sep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - The Fed now routinely bails out poorly run companies, whose CEOs rake in obscene amounts of money while making horrible business decisions. Often, those decisions resul...
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What Obama's tax plan will really doSep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - When government wishes to reduce smoking, they increase cigarette taxes. What goal for jobs does Obama have in mind when he proposes to raise business taxes? Al Engberg...
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Tina Fey one ups Palin in every waySep 18, 2008 11:00 pm - It seems that the whole county is abuzz with Tina Fey's hilarious impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. The sad ir...
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How can anyone defend Bush?Sep 16, 2008 11:00 pm - I can't believe the mentality of some of the writers to this newspaper. I'm speaking about the few who find no fault with the Bush administration for the past 7.5 years...
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Bush hasn't made our lives betterSep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I read a letter to the editor the other day that stated we as a nation were better off economically under the Bush administration. I would like to know how this person ...
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Obama can speak, but can he deliver?Sep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - On Aug. 28, Sen. Obama delivered a speech that only he is capable of doing. His delivery was definitely magnificent. However the substance was vague, lacking in strengt...
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The country needs Palin's honestySep 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I applaud Sen. John McCain's selection of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate. She might be low on experience, but very high on honesty. Something we drastically need...
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Issues, not gender, make a differenceSep 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I have been an independent voter for many years. I voted for Edgar, Ryan and Blagojevich for governors and have voted for both Republicans and Democrats in a variety of...