Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays Editorial Stance
The Gazette’s editorial argues against the war on Christmas in a multicultural society. It notes the idea of public figures or retailers being “Christmas-friendly” causes petty squabbles and suggests inclusive greetings to all, emphasizing peace and goodwill across faiths.
Nancy Perosi's Critics Cite Expansive Spending and Policy Shifts
The piece accuses Nancy Perosi of endorsing or acquiescing to policies that broaden the deficit and federal power. It cites support for deficit spending, vote-buying allegations in health reform, redistribution aims, pension fund bailouts, and Social Security expansions. It also claims NASA risk, ethanol subsidies, stimulus waste, medical-system changes, and concerns over estate taxes.
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Citizens debate taxes and compromise in Iowa letter
A Cedar Rapids reader critiques policies on economy and health care noting debt, greed, and rising taxes. He cites neoconservatism, Tea Party critiques, and No Labels while urging bipartisan cooperation in Congress and cautioning about government sponsored plans and insurance claims in Iowa.
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Glenn Beck
Rush Limbaugh
Barack Obama
Congress
Cecil Bykerk
Iowa
Californians Learn Gratitude Through Rainy Disruption
In this essay a California resident muses on rain and weather culture, noting how six days of rain elicit apologies to visitors, loss of umbrellas, and a renewed appreciation for sunny 70s. The piece contrasts West Coast weather habits with the East and ends with a Christmas greeting and a reflective gratitude.
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California
Pompeii
Austin
Texas
Dickens Life of Our Lord seen as ideal children gift
Mike McManus notes that Charles Dickens wrote The Life of Our Lord for his children between 1846 and 1849 and forbidden publication until after his death. The 1934 release became a best seller and a tender Christmas gift highlighting Jesus life miracles parables and Christian teaching.
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Charles Dickens
Our Lord
Jesus Christ
Dickens
Henry Fielding Dickens
Mary
Jesus
Christ
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