Ford's pardon shaped a mortally wounded nation’s healing
The obituary recalls Gerald Ford as a steady, plainspoken leader who became 38th president after Nixon resigned. It highlights his pardon of Nixon, its unpopularity, and later reassessment. Ford’s tenure emphasized candor, ethics, and national unity to mend conflicts from Watergate, Vietnam, and a weak economy.
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Readers' Forum invites debate on opinions and facts
The Ottawa Herald publishes Letters to the Editor under Readers' Forum, listing writers at the end and inviting responses from readers who disagree or dispute facts, promoting full public debate on significant issues.
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Will Durst Christmas Gift List satire from 2006
A satirical holiday column lists sarcastic wishes for public figures and celebrities. It lampoons politics, media, and pop stars with biting humor, naming Bush, Blair, Trump, OJ Simpson, Saddam Hussein, Mel Gibson, Britney Spears, Kerry, Lieberman, and others.
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Ownership Society satire bolsters critique of Bush policy
Humor columnist Tom Purcell argues a revived Ownership Society could boost Bush’s image and GOP support. He recounts misadventures with a country house renovation, a dangerous gasoline mishap, and becoming a landlord to illustrate the burdens and humor of ownership. He notes ownership could drive tax reform and growth, while skeptically predicting political shifts.
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