Inequality rhetoric sparks personal confession and critique
Cal Thomas reflects on income inequality as a defining issue, recounting his own early earnings and perceived gaps. He contrasts liberal views with personal effort and warns against policies like extended unemployment benefits. He urges self-reliance and ambition over victimhood.
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Celebrity hypocrites critique the system that made them rich
A collection of remarks from Russell Brand George Lucas Martin Sheen Kevin Sorbo and others criticizing democracy and capitalism while benefiting from its structures The piece notes high earners paying little taxes while supporting high government programs and calls out perceived hypocrisy among entertainers.
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Editorial: Can Trust Be Restored in America
An AP and GfK poll shows two thirds say you can’t be too careful in dealing with others, highlighting a trustless nation. The piece laments distrust eroding compromise and policy, cites Pew data on urban economic fragility, and warns of fear fueled by online conspiracy and partisan divides.
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How High Cholesterol Triggers Heart Attack and Stroke
Dr. Komaroff explains in plain terms how elevated LDL cholesterol leads to fatty streaks and plaques in arteries. Inflammation, foam cells, and fibrous cap erosion can cause rupture and clot formation, blocking blood flow to the heart or brain and producing a heart attack or stroke.
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