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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 2002

Page

13

A Practical Guide to Bikini Season Self Perception

A satirical column targets swimsuit season with harsh humor about dieting, body image, and fashion industry standards. It mocks celebrity thinness, urges accepting self-view, and offers absurd tricks to appear front facing at the beach while critiquing society’s fixation on size.

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Graduation speech notes on money and economics

A satirical graduation address blends Seneca Aesop and Greenspan with mock economics terms. It spouts jokes about money bonds stocks commodities and credit while urging graduates to prepare for financial literacy and real life.

Seneca Aesop Alan Greenspan America Dick Cheney Barry Bonds

So What If We Go It Alone on Iraq

A columnist argues against unilateral U S action on Iraq, warning allies must be considered. He cites journalism critique of American arrogance and urges prudent multilateral diplomacy with Europe and Arab states, noting Saddam Hussein’s tyranny but stressing cooperation over isolation.

Food and Drug Administration Selah Ashington America U.S Iraq Saddam Hussein Saddam U.S. of A Earth Hatfields and McCoys

Humble foreign policy yet toughened after threats

The speaker recalls how President Bush as governor pledged humility in foreign policy. Terrorist attacks prompted a sterner stance, yet the author argues for patience and compromise to preserve alliances. The tone rejects isolationism while urging wiser, sober action to protect America’s reputation.

Attorney General Ashcroft Defends Individual Right to Bear Arms

Editorials attack Ashcroft for disputing history. the article argues the Second Amendment protects an individual right irrespective of state militia ties. It cites Federalist essays, founding figures, and a 1982 Senate subcommittee report to support the view that an armed citizenry is essential to liberty and self defense.

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