GOP vs Democrats on economy security and taxes in letters
A series of letters contrast GOP and Democratic positions on the economy, taxes, energy policy, security, and education. It cites Bill Clinton, Mark Foley, and George W. Bush, arguing Republicans favor reform and growth while Democrats resist, with calls to vote Republican in 2006.
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Middle East
U.S
Bill Clinton
White House
Mark Foley
New Orleans
America
Gerry Studds
Barney Frank
Frank
Clinton
Oval Office
GOP
Party of
Foley
Dennis Hastert
ACLU
Hastert
Republican Party
House
Democratic Party
Conservatives accuse liberals of betraying national values
The letter challenges conservatives for opposing taxes, Social Security, environmental protection, voting rights, minimum wage, workplace safety, unions, health care, and pollution controls. It argues conservatives resist government action seen as humane and decency driven, contrasting with liberal beliefs in God.
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George W. Bush
Theodore Roosevelt
War on Terror prompts critique of Iraq and policy aims
Steve McClure argues from Brooklyn that the War on Terror misframes priorities citing Afghanistan and Bin Laden while focusing on Iraq. He warns of destabilization in the Middle East, urges border enforcement, and questions intelligence accountability and liberty tradeoffs. He calls for action now.
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Stooges
Afghanistan
bin Laden
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Mideast
Iran
Britain
Steve McClure
Brooklyn
Democrats weaponize distraction over war and morals
The piece argues Democrats exaggerate and weaponize scandals to mask weak policy, citing past cases involving Foley and other figures. It accuses Democrats of moral hypocrisy while pressing for a clear contrast with Republican values and a forthcoming factual investigation.
Woodward book stirs debate over Kissinger and war
The piece rails against Henry Kissinger, rebuts Woodward's claims on the Iraq war, and critiques Washington's press and Bush administration quotes on bin Laden. It challenges credibility of critics and asserts public opinion shifted against the war.
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Henry Kissinger
Charles Talleyrand
Napoleon
Talleyrand
Kissinger
Metternich
Bob Woodward
Woodward
Washington
Iraq
Washington Press Corps
Bush
Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
Bush Administration
War On Terror
No October Surprise in Foley Scandal Says Blogger
The column argues that former Rep Mark Foley’s actions reveal personal failures rather than a looming political coup. It notes Foley’s alleged sexual advances toward pages, his drinking, and closet status, while criticizing party and media responses and broader societal shames.
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Ormer
Mark Foley
Congress
Foley
Florida
Washington
House
Dennis Hastert
Hastert
Washington Post
America
United
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Cedar Rapids
Rome
David Limbaugh
Creators Syndicate
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Kansas City Star
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