Cadillac Escalade EXT defined as impractical luxury pickup
The piece skewers Cadillac for its new Escalade EXT SUV pickup, calling it a luxury two ton vehicle with a $50,000 price, leather, Bose system and rare color names. It targets a wealthy male buyer while criticizing fuel economy and the company’s lobbying in Washington. It ends noting radio host Jim Hightower and his book.
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Cadillac
Antoine de la Mothe
America
Joe Bob
Willie
Geezer
Ida Belle
Chat & Chew Cafe
New York Times
Washington
Jim Hightower
Texas
What happens to old items after we discard them
In a casual column Perry ponders disposal mysteries of hot water heaters mattresses and old boats. He jokes about landfill markets hidden depots and attic hoards while inviting readers to explore where discarded items actually go.
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School of Thought
Rich Guys Won the War and the Kozlowski Debacle
Donald Kaul denounces corporate excess and tax breaks for the rich as he critiques Tyco head Dennis Kozlowski’s corruption. He cites Kozlowski’s multi‑million dollar pay, stock dealings, and tax evasion charges, plus Goldman Sachs chief Henry Paulson urging reform. The piece frames a broader critique of investor confidence and government tax policy.
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Pacific
America
Dennis Kozlowski
Kozlowski
Tyco International
Wall Street
Tyco
Mr. Kozlowski
Enron
New York Times
New York
Manhattan
Henry M. Paulson
Goldman Sachs
Donald Kaul
Washington
Paul Continues His Fight Against Corporate Welfare
Washington DC congressman Ron Paul pressed on the House floor against renewed funding for the Export-Import Bank. He argued taxpayer dollars subsidize overseas loans benefitting Enron and China, urging a vote against ExIm subsidies and highlighting CRS data on China and Enron.
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Paul
Washington, D.C
Ron Paul
House
Congress
Enron
Exim
Exim Bank
Congressional Research Service
China
Lone Star Road Trips Highlight Texas Charm and Heritage
Texas Monthly lauds Texas as a top travel destination with $40 billion in travel spending since 1990. It highlights San Antonio River Walk, Alamo, San Jacinto, Spindletop, Nacogdoches, Fort Worth museums, Six Flags over Texas, Ballpark in Arlington, NASA Space Center, Galveston beaches, Hobby Center, Museum of Fine Arts, Guadalupe Peak, Laguna Madre, Padre Island, Port P Sum Sum? No. (Trimmed) PosSum Kingdom, Bandera rodeos, and Kay Bailey Hutchison as first woman U.S. Senate representative, emphasizing Texan pride and regional sites.
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Texas
United States
San Antonio
San Jacinto
Spindletop
Beaumont
Nacogdoches
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
Fort Worth
West
Kimbell
Amon Carter
Botanic Gardens
Interstate 30
Arlington
Texas Rangers
Space
NASA Space Center
Clear Lake
Guadalupe Peak
Laguna Madre
Padre Island
South Texas
Possum Kingdom State Park
Caddo
Bandera
Kay Bailey Hutchison
U.S. Senate
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Galveston Island
Houston
Hobby Center For the Performing Arts
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Capitol
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