December 31, 2004 RSS feed / Opinion/Crime

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Thirty–something speaks Santa tests manhood

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Santa Claus was good to my family this year in several ways. The jolly old elf really came through for my children, but perhaps more importantly, he put my two More...

Movie Review

A Series of Unfortunate Events may not be for elementary school students
By John Dixon Elementary School Critic

There is one cardinal movie rule at my house for those of us under the age of 18. Despite some occasional complaints on my part, I do think it is generally a good rule. More...

Separation of church and state is not synonymous with politically correct

The attempts by governmental bodies around the country to eliminate the term

Christmas are being perpetrated largely in the name of political correctness to avoid offending anyone, particularly Muslims, whose beliefs would exclude them from any Christmas celebrations. More...

Letter to the editor Highest paid for what?

Am I the only SCE&G customer concerned that SCANA CEO Bill Timmerman is the highest paid CEO in the state. His total compensation package in 2003 was $2,829,858 (34% increase from 2002). (Source: More...

Free trade is the poor man’s best friend

By Sheldon Richman

President Bush has a nice little Christmas present for every family struggling to make ends meet. He announced the other day that he will make clothing more expensive in the coming year by imposing limits on cheap imports from China. More...

Grinch vs Santa

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It’s not a criticism, it’s an observation. Oprah is all powerful

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Anna Karenina , Tolstoy More...

The government should be run like a business

By Nathan Tabor I was captivated by a front

USA Today . More...


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