Editorial Keep Your Vote Honest in South Carolina
The piece urges South Carolina voters to cast ballots for the candidate they believe will best lead the country in the Republican Presidential Primary. It warns against voting to influence future contests and emphasizes thoughtful, principled voting over political games.
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South Carolina
Tampa
Sarah Palin
Newt Gingrich
White House
U.S
Greg
Understanding venture capitalists and their role
The letter explains how venture capitalists raise funds from diverse sources including government bodies, school systems, unions, banks, and firm principals. It argues that VCs seek high returns with risk, select a few promising companies, provide capital and management help, and aim to save and grow businesses while creating jobs despite downsizing in some cases.
Aiken Standard Staff Directory Patchwork
A listing presents staff roles including publisher and editor Scott B Hunter executive editor Timothy E O Briant production director Phillip Yates advertising director Dee Taylor business manager Terri Cheek managing editor Michael W Gibbons classified advertising manager Letitia Jefferson and delivery manager Laura Tiedman.
Our war troops and the costs of war’s memory
A veteran recalls horrors from Vietnam and reflects on a contemporary U S Marines incident in Afghanistan. The piece contrasts wartime brutality with civilian judgment, noting how war rips at conscience and how public reactions test leadership and policy.
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Greg
Paul Hardcastle
White House
Former CIA chief Michael Scheuer endorses Ron Paul on Fox show
Michael Scheuer, 22 year CIA veteran and bin Laden unit head, explains on Judge Napolitano’s Fox program why he backs Ron Paul. He argues Paul has the strongest national defense stance and warns that attacks by the US or Israel on Iran could trigger significant terrorism inside the United States.
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Michael Scheuer
Judge Napolitano
Fox
Ron Paul
Rep. Paul
Scheuer
Iran
Paul Nods to Iran Bombing Policy Debate
Scheuer criticizes U S Israel supporters as pushing for wars and argues that intervention elsewhere provokes negative reactions. Brad Smith of Aiken notes Rick Santorum leads a push toward bombing Iran if Dr. Paul becomes president and defends Paul's stance on defense.
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Rick Santorum
Iran
Israel
United States
America
Paul
Dr. Paul
Washington Post
Mr. Paul
Scheuer
Brad Smith
Aiken
Letter in support of Ron Paul cites isolationist stance and Mid East policy
Soren McMillan argues Paul offers restraint like Jefferson. He criticizes Bush and Obama policies in Iraq and Afghanistan, noting Christian communities suffered and many fled. He contrasts Romney Santorum and Gingrich backing nation building with Paul’s consistent opposition.
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Paul
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Bush
Obama
Iraq
Afghanistan
State Department
Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum
Newt Gingrich
Middle East
One
Soren McMillan Aiken
Romney finances disclosure urged by critic
Victor Reilly argues Romney should fully disclose all finances including income taxes. The letter contends investment income is taxed at 15 percent while earned income would be taxed at 35 percent, urging removal of unearned income favors and full candidate disclosure.
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