Reading Bush Lip Service to Tax Increases
Opinion piece argues that Social Security tax increases will rise in 1990 to 7.65 percent on wages up to 50 400 and that surpluses are being misused to hide deficits. It critiques government spending, aging demographics, and the political blame game, suggesting distrust in fiscal policy and warning of looming debt.
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Revenge vs. justice in revolutions across Europe
The essay argues peaceful revolutions sustain legitimacy while violent acts like Romania's Ceausescu execution undermine the rule of law. It cites Burke and Orwell, warns that revenge corrupts governance, and urges reflection rather than triumphalism amid political upheaval.
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Kids TV Act debate stalls parental control push
Washington congress debate on the proposed Children’s Television Act of 1989 draws critique from lawmakers and observers. The bill would impose mandatory limits on advertising in children’s programs and require licensees to prove educational content. Critics call it nanny state overreach while supporters argue it protects children. The piece notes past FCC actions and mocks federal intervention, urging parents to simply turn off the TV.
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House Committee On Energy and Commerce
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