Cook County Opinion
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Initial bailout plan exposes party of richOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - I see in a recent headline from this worthy newspaper that the federal government proposed a $700 billion dollar bailout of the financial sector. What strikes me square...
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Let's the profiteers bail out taxpayersSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Here's a novel idea. Why not have the big oil companies and other conglomerates that have gouged the American public and made huge profits step up to the plate and throw...
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Socialized medicine not in ConstitutionSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - In a letter dated Sept. 8, it was stated, "We must once again become a nation with honor, go back to governing according to our Constitution." Then the writer indicate...
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Obama rushes to adopt GOP standsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - The post-crisis response of Democrats, including Obama, stunningly adopts important pre-crisis McCain and Republican principles. On the credit-mortgage crisis, in 2005 ...
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McCain would be disaster as presidentSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I believe Cindy McCain said in an interview John McCain wouldn't run a dirty campaign. She's right. It's not dirty; it's filthy. I am having a hard time understanding p...
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Do we want change Seals will bring?Sep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I keep hearing from Dan Seals and his supporters that we should overlook Seals' glaring lack of any relevant experience because he'll help bring "change." But what sort ...
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Kirk working to restore missile fundsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Following Russia's brutal attack on Georgia last month, the United States and Poland signed a historic missile defense pact. The pact will bolster the defense of one of ...
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The gold thread that runs through us allSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As I listened to the speakers at the Republican convention, I was very dismayed to hear their words dripping with barbs and sarcasm but lacking in thoughtful ideas. The...
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Greenberg's critics distort his candidacySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it amusing that Democrats resort to distortions and lies when attacking Steve Greenberg. In a recent letter to the editor, a supporter of Rep. Melissa Bean threw...
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Bailout proposal is a huge boondoggleSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Forget the bailout! The people behind it are some of the guilty people, either being grossly negligent or guilty of malfeasance. Voters should vote out all the members...