Tag Archive: Ronald Reagan

Apr 24

Cutting your benefits isn’t the ‘middle’ way

The federal budget is, according to many experts, a “political document.” It’s how our political leaders convey their priorities to the people they serve. So what’s the political lesson of Barack Obama’s recent budget plan? He apparently thinks older people could get by with less. The Obama budget has attracted a lot of attention — …

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Apr 10

Rich freeloaders

It’s time for wealthy people like me to become more responsible and pay our fair share of taxes. By Betsy Malcolm Like too many Americans, I’m unemployed. But in my case, the reason isn’t that I can’t find work — it’s that I don’t need it. I’m among the lucky few who can live comfortably …

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Oct 13

Republicans looking forward to 2012

“Jazzin’ It up” was the theme as the political extravaganza got underway in Kansas City. Next came a straw poll in which all attending delegates, alternates and guests voted Herman Cain front runner for the upcoming party nomination for President.  He also sat for a crowded book signing. The workshops also went over big as …

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