Oval Office Fallacy In Middle East Policy Cartoon
A satirical transcript set in the Oval Office features President Ford and aides Henry Kissinger James Schlesinger and William Simon debating a paradoxical Middle East policy. The dialogue centers on peace versus arming for war to secure oil dollars, ending with a chorus of strained smiles and a rhetorical prompt to the reader.
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The Dilemma of Washington and American Fear
The piece argues that Washington and the public swing between gloom and optimism over economic woes. It cites high inflation and energy costs, warns against panic, and urges steady adjustment rather than cyclical blame. It notes Emersonian moral law guiding behavior and calls for practical national sacrifice as a strong country to endure hard times.
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Gas tax hike urged by Republican leaders in energy push
Tennessee Governor Dunn leads GOP demand for higher gasoline tax as a quick path to fuel conservation amid Ford energy policies. Car-pool programs lag nationwide. letters reveal public frustration. Griffin argues a 20 cent hike could cut demand 8 to 15 billion gallons annually, prompting shifts to transit and car pooling.
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