Northbrook Opinion
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Why do Democrats lack spine on Iraq?Jul 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Why do so many Democratic Party candidates seem to lack a spine? As reported by the Associated Press on July 3, Obama's already weak opposition to the Iraq occupation i...
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Seals needs lesson in basic economicsJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - For someone who claims to have a degree in international economics, Dan Seals doesn't seem to know much about how markets work. Just look at his energy policies. Mr. Se...
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Seals true friend to environmentJul 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Kirk's new proposal to deal with the energy crisis is a blatant attempt to re-brand himself as a friend of the environment and foe of the oil companies just ...
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Enough is enough on tax increasesJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Seals wants to raise your taxes. He accepts campaign money from one of the biggest tax-and-spend Democrats in Congress, Charles Rangel (D- New York), and he openly s...
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The 10th District carpetbagger issueJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The American Heritage Dictionary defines a "carpetbagger" as an outsider, especially a politician, who presumptuously seeks a position or success in a new locality. Dan...
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Let's share burden of freight trafficJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Thanks to state Reps. Rosemary Mullins and Carolyn Krause for supporting the proposed Canadian National purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, and also support...
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Protect constitution, elect Seals in 10thJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - In 2006, Mark Kirk voted for the Military Commissions Act, which denied habeas corpus to detainees, an 800-year principle which is one of the foundations of our republic...
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Congressman not an entry-level jobJul 04, 2008 11:00 pm - United States congressman is not an entry-level position. An effective representative must know his district inside and out and be familiar with the legislative process....
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It's time to stop fighting in IraqJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - The Iraq war is a costly and unjust war that needs to end. We have been in a war in Iraq for over five years that has cost us over 4,000 lives and achieved nothing. Sin...
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No good reason for assault weaponsJul 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk demonstrated recently what his supporters have known for years: He is an independent voice who makes his decisions based on results and what is rig...