Could it be the long standing tag of “soft on crime” is a deterrent for the Democrats to make an issue of disenfranchising ex-cons — even those whose parole has expired? … There should be an investigation as to why Al Qaeda was given a pass at Tora Bora. … Tax cuts designed to stimulate the economy should not be used for savings and investments that are so long range that a current repression would long have corrected itself. … Anytime unemployment is in the 5% range is supposed to mean that things are looking good — tell that to pockets round the country that have 9 and 10%; that said, it is not the rate of unemployment as much as the kind of employment that prevails. … Senior citizens do not need prescription drug bill, but rather price controls on behind the counter drugs. … The ultimate answer to campaign finance is to outlaw all contributions and mandate a $5 surtax on all IRS returns; in addition, all media ads should be free and positive only. … Why is it the ‘F” word is offensive to the eye but not to the ear? …
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