Cook County Opinion
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News media makes Obama a rock starAug 07, 2008 11:00 pm - When Sen. Obama spoke in Germany, there was a free concert for German citizens. The number one rock band in Germany, Reggeasanger and the German popular band, Reamonn, p...
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Congress ignores the energy crisisAug 07, 2008 11:00 pm - The members of the current United States Congress have once again proved that their national approval rating is justly earned and deserved. Having reached the lowest ra...
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Each company can make a differenceAug 07, 2008 11:00 pm - I would like to respond to your editorial, "Our View: Community service calls on all of us" (Aug. 4). In the Northwest Suburban area, there are many companies that reali...
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Foreclosure vote exposes KirkAug 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk has shown once again just how out of touch he is with the issues facing his district. Kirk voted against the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Preventio...
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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...