Proverbs Warn Against Temptations At Hidden Delights
A compact reflection on Proverbs 9 17 18 warns that stolen water is sweet and food eaten in secret is tempting, yet the dead lie there unseen. The verse cautions against entering perceived pleasures that lead to ruin.
Government Spending Eats the Economy’s Seed Corn
A citizen’s critique argues that increasing taxes and expansive government spending suffocate growth. Citing Census data for 1980–81, the piece notes total government outlay at 1.1 trillion, over a third of GDP, draining wealth and hindering industry and job creation while Reaganomics blamed.
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Buckley On Surviving Tax Debates And Social Security
Buckley critiques political rhetoric on unemployment benefits and tax policy, comparing it to a dated hotel anecdote. He warns that public figures avoid stating hard truths about Social Security and taxes, citing figures on benefits, taxation, and the distribution among the elderly, while urging clearer debate on reform.
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We Haven't Lost The Nuclear Race
An article by Donald F. Graff argues Americans should scrutinize Reagan's dense pack MX deployment. CDI experts challenge the president’s claim of U S lead, noting U S missiles and bombers, more warheads, and ongoing bomber modernization. They cite 1966–76 FB-111 builds, older TU-95s, and force multipliers in Europe while urging careful questioning before costly deployment.
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Anti-Pollution Rules Too Extreme Warns Economist
Washington opinion cites Lawrence White of NYU as saying federal auto pollution limits overreach. He argues halting further tightening after 1979 would reduce costs, noting a projected $120 billion in costs over a decade and that 1984 altitude-compatibility rules add nonessential expense. current standards deemed too stringent.
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Zia Faces Senate Hearing Over Human Rights Record
President Zia ul-Haq meets the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid scrutiny of Pakistan’s rights abuses. Nusrat Bhutto’s illness and imprisonment highlight the regime’s harsh treatment and delays in medical care as U.S. pressure links aid to reforms. Benazir Bhutto’s status under house arrest adds to the pressure on Zia. The panel, led by strong critic Sen. Pell, weighs conditions for future aid.
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