Debates and historic moments in modern politics
The piece argues most events are deemed historic by media, while true historic moments are rare. It recalls Nixon Kennedy debates and media influence, noting viewers often watched image over message and predicting Ford Carter debates will likely not be truly historic.
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Tax bill trims many gains yet keeps key cuts
Congress sends to President Ford a sweeping tax bill the largest revision since 1969 with hundreds of provisions. It preserves 1975 cuts such as higher standard deduction and credits while adding child care credits and expanded deductions into credits. It tightens gift and estate taxes and reshapes rules for business, retirements, and personal deductions with mixed effects.
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Sneaky Blame Acceptors Highlighted by Carl Riblet Jr
A brief column notes that some clever people quickly accept blame when caught in mistakes not from remorse but to deflect criticism, believing their self-punishment will deter others from pursuing punishment for them. This irony is attributed to a truism about shifting blame.
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