Geez Louise, if I never hear the words “fiscal cliff” again, it will be too soon. The Democrats have been slapping themselves on the back for their sweeping wins on the national level in this last election. They seem to have been slow to consider the reality that the Republicans still control the gerrymandered House of Representatives and will continue to do so after this lame duck session by losing only eight seats in November in that once august political body.
Once again, the still fragile economy of our great nation finds itself being threatened by a group of conservatives who dream of destroying FDR’s 77-year-old legacy of a social safety net while protecting the tax rates of the wealthiest of our citizens. These so-called “job creators” have had over 10 years of this boon to their pocket books. During this time, people have found themselves working longer hours for the same pay, while production continues to grow at a record pace. One has to ask why we then still have such high unemployment, while they have sat on their mountains of cash obtained through a decade of these deficit growing tax breaks.
Do not let them fool you. This political contest of chicken has less to do with any fiscal responsibility than it is a blatant money grab for those who need it least by continuing to uphold the President Bush-engineered tax rates. The rest is just platitudes and buzz words thrown out by the Republicans to placate their political base and cover their tracks. It is high time for this do-nothing Congress to quit sitting on its hands and work for all American citizens, not just the most fortunate among us.
Ernest Bowman, Kokomo
Opinion
PUBLIC FORUM: Don’t be fooled by Republican spin
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PUBLIC FORUM: Happy with direction being taken by officials
The North American Power industry is experiencing one of the biggest shake-ups in its history. Abundant natural gas, new environmental rules, aging infrastructure, plant retirements and an increasing portfolio of renewable energy projects are pulling the industry in new directions.
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PUBLIC VIEW: Letter carriers report results of food drive
On May 11, 2013, the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers) held its 21st annual food drive. Local NALC Branch 3232 was participating for the 18th year in the food drive and through the efforts of its members and many other volunteers, collected 14,215 pounds.
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PUBLIC FORUM: One man’s long overdue expression of appreciation
Editor’s note: The following letter from Edward R. Maple was submitted through a friend. Maple, a Logansport native and current Fishers resident, has terminal cancer and wishes to thank men who had an impact on his life.
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FRANKLIN: Working to keep jobs here
I vividly remember the picket line outside the city building in August 2011, where about 100 people stood against accepting Duke’s proposal to close the Logansport Municipal Utilities plant and stood for keeping local jobs, which prompted the Utility Service Board to keep looking at options.
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THEIR VIEW: CEOs should buy their own perks
It’s no secret that CEOs of public companies make a lot of money.
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WOLFSIE: Looking for my lost cell phone
For the longest time, I had a label on my cell phone displaying the mobile number so if I lost the device the person who found it could call me.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Solar, wind power were considered
Ms. Madella Gellinger voiced some questions in her letter to the Pharos-Tribune April 21 about the new power plant. She asked why solar panels and wind turbines were not being considered
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OUR VIEW: Scammers seek profit from tragedy
We’re disgusted we even have to write this editorial.
As residents of Oklahoma City and its suburbs barely start the process of picking themselves up off the ground, we’ve already received warnings from state police about scammers looking to make a quick buck off the misfortune of others. -
KITCHELL: New pope gives us hope for a better world
I’m not a member of the Roman Catholic faith, but if I were, I think I’d be proud of the new leader cardinals chose for my denomination.
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OUR VIEW: Move over for workers, Ind. drivers
Most motorists already know that state law requires them to change lanes when approaching a stopped emergency or state highway vehicle when its emergency lights are flashing.
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