Readers urged to grant visas to Iraqis who helped us
Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Trudy Rubin reports that Iraqi interpreters and aides who aided U.S. forces face death threats as the visa process stalls. She cites slow Direct Access and Special Immigrant Visa pipelines, limited approvals, and security hurdles, with officers unable to mount large evacuations. Rubin highlights individual cases of delay and fear, urging action before more lives are at risk.
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Redistributionist governance and the wealth gap debate
The piece argues that liberal redistribution expands government power, often favoring the strong and generating social strife. It claims retirees gain from transfers, noting 65 plus households held 47 times the net worth of under 35s in 2009, with the gap widening since 2005. It contrasts historical equalization with contemporary declines since 1979.
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The Case Against Redistribution by George Will
In this excerpt George Will argues that Social Security and Medicare are not means tested, boosting transfer shares for the middle and upper class as longevity rises. He notes sugar quotas, tax code tweaks, and rent-seeking, contends redistribution politicizes wealth, and urges recognition of coercive taxation’s effects. He cites a Kalven and Blum idea and concludes envy and contentment drive reform futility. Will’s email is georgewill washpost.com.
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Girdles for men spark a new fashion trend
A Dayton Daily News columnist riffs on men’s shapewear marketed as waist eliminators and core probes. He notes ads offering “Insta Slim” tanks, compression shirts, and “Flashback Butt Lifting” boxers, while preferring his old habit of sucking in his gut.
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Almanac January 9 2012 highlights and birthdays
January 9 2012 marks day nine of 2012 and day 19 of winter. Notable birthdays include Chic Young Simone de Beauvoir Richard Nixon Judith Krantz Bob Denver Joan Baez J K Simmons Mark Martin and Camophage. Blondie’s launch in 1930 led to a stamp in 1995. Full Moon honored today.
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