Thought for Today Strike to heat the iron with action
A concise inspirational line urging proactive effort. It emphasizes starting work now to generate opportunity rather than waiting for favorable conditions. The message advocates decisive, repeated effort to shape outcomes.
William Butler Yeats Irish Nobel Laureate Poet
William Butler Yeats, Irish Nobel Prize winning poet, lived 1865 to 1939. His work shaped modern poetry with myth, folklore, and political themes. He served as a central figure in 20th century literature and helped found the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.
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City sells property to back Subway venture in Gastonia
Our Views critiques the Gastonia City Council decision to sell 8000 square foot South Street property for 201000 to Allison Pell’s LLC to open a Subway restaurant. The piece notes city financing of 191000 at 2.48 percent, potential tax and utility revenue, and warns on government lending risks while acknowledging possible gains if Pell’s plan secures timely payments and renovations.
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Tomorrow's Americans and the case for fiscal realism
Walter E. Williams argues that current policies ignore future obligations, detailing unfunded liabilities totaling trillions and showing tax revenue limits. He asserts there are not enough rich households or Fortune 500 profits to fund government spending, warning against demagoguery and calls for informed votes.
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Guilty plea in death of former Belmont mayor
A Belmont case centers on a guilty plea tied to a death involving the former Belmont mayor. The discussion includes police pursuit ethics, safety tools, and public reactions from residents and officials. Posts express concern about checkpoints and Fourth Amendment rights amid the tragedy.
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