Cook County Opinion
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Obama's support from EuropeAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Obama's strong support from Europeans ("Six out of seven Germans would vote for Obama for president"): It's obvious to me Barack's not the prize he's made...
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Is it unpatriotic to oppose the war?Aug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Is it unpatriotic to oppose the war? A while back, I was having a rather heated discussion, via e-mail, with an acquaintance who is a devout right-wing conservative. He ...
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Public involvement reduces corruptionAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Regarding the editorial, "Why can't we debate with civility?" (July 9): I'd like to thank the editors for printing my letters. I have received valuable feedback and a be...
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The budget deficit and the presidentAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The current failed administration of one George W. Bush released information making clear the next person to occupy The White House will inherit a record budget deficit ...
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Congress looks out for its interests firstAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Both FNMA and Freddie Mac, the government created mortgage bankers, are big lobbyists and make sizable contributions to Congressional political campaigns. Ask yourself i...
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McCain should read the ConstitutionAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - I've been listening to McCain and Obama go back and forth about drilling oil and energy plans, etc. Most recently, McCain was telling Obama to persuade the Democratic le...
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Politics is made up of flawed peopleAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Mr. Ryan Melchin's July 28th letter "(It's time to say 'no' to the Democrats"), I would further venture that perhaps it's time to say "no" to both parties...
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Why should blacks appreciate Bush?Aug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Please tell me I was dreaming. Did syndicated columnist Mona Charen actually pen a column titled "Blacks should praise Bush?" And did my trusted Daily Herald actually r...
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Learning Spanish should be benefitAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - I don't understand Paula Coughlan's recent letter to the Herald's Fencepost, about Obama's statements regarding teaching students Spanish. For the record, our nation has...
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Obama's critical comments in BerlinAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - As a veteran, I wonder what those thousands of World War II veterans living and dead thought about "World President Barack" talking about America's mistakes in his speec...