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Entries tagged with 'Democrats'On Afghanistan: Decisions made in haste ...There must be a way to blame President Barack Obama for everything under the sun and moon right now. The president is taking too long to decide the future for the U.S. in Afghanistan. He's "dithering," former Vice President Dick... Blueprint for the RepublicansRe: "The Wrong Direction -- State Republican Party shifts into reverse," Friday Editorials. As somebody who chose to support Barack Obama over John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, in effect, I became a Democrat. Since Jan. 20 when Obama... On health care: Rejecting the monied interestsI'm tired of corporate money being more important than people. The rest of the industrialized world has private or public health care, but not this garbage system with reckless endangerment of human beings for the sake of profits. Shame on... Extend hate crime laws furtherRe: "U.S. hate crime laws will soon protect gays -- After years of debate, measure finally goes to president for signature," Friday news story. Perhaps, now that every other ethnic and sexual minority is protected by federal edict, we can... Whose fault is flu shot delay?H1N1 flu is everywhere, and our government is not prepared to handle this, even though H1N1 has been floating around for more than a year. Our government is inept, it is not taking care of the American people, it doesn't... What Republicans have doneRe: "The Politics of Reform -- Compromise now on first step of health care change," Sunday Editorials. I am concerned that this editorial board is playing the same political games that it condemns, claiming that Republicans engage in "bullheaded naysaying"... Don't criticize without watchingRe: "Don't like Fox? Don't watch," by Richard C. Daubenspeck, Tuesday Letters. I agree. If you don't like the Fox News Channel, don't watch. But those who are doing the bashing don't watch. How else could they spew their vicious... Health care will be a holocaustRe: "GOP to Democrat: Apologize for barb -- He won't back down for saying party wants citizens to 'die quickly'," Thursday news story. It was so nice to hear a man get up and tell the truth in Congress, since... On The Cost of Care seriesMy care has been superb Re: "Paying a premium in Dallas -- City outspends most in U.S., but that doesn't ensure better treatment," first in a five-part series, "The Cost of Care," last Sunday news story. Your article does not... The people's HouseRe: "GOP is open to discussion," by U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, Sunday Letters. Gohmert's Sunday letter would have us believe that he and the GOP are really interested in and committed to genuine health care reform. He and his Republican... Kinky's running for governor (Editorial board sounds off)Every week, we poll the members of the editorial board on a timely and divisive topic. This week, the question is: What does Kinky Friedman's gubernatorial candidacy say about the Democrats' field of candidates and the state of the party... Woman seeks political partyI am looking for a political party that I can join without compromising my beliefs. I believe in personal responsibility, but I am also willing to lend a hand to my neighbor. I am looking for a party that will... Another look at DemocratsRe: "I'm proud to be a Democrat," by Michael Amonett, Monday Letters. Amonett failed to mention that President Barack Obama has not figured out a way to pay for his health care plan without income redistribution and that he has... People have concerns to voiceRe: "Handling the protests -- Democratic senators get tips for dealing with disruptions at town halls," Friday news story. It seems the top White House officials counseled several Democratic senators on how to cope with disruptions related to health care... On cash for clunkers: New crisis in the makingThis "cash for clunkers" program has almost the same features that broke the real estate industry. In the long run, buyers of new cars will eventually fail to meet monthly payments. Banks will repossess them, creating another economic debacle. Rudy... Inequity in surtax planThe new surtax proposal in the U.S. House doesn't tax the rich, but targets anyone earning, however briefly, a high salary. A young man from the inner city playing in the NFL or the NBA may have an income of... On secrecy and the CIA: Ploy fails againRe: "Cheney linked to cover-up -- Agency reported to have hidden secret counterterrorism project from Congress on ex-VP's orders," and "Ex-CIA chief angry about accusations -- He denies Congress kept in dark about reach of post-9/11 surveillance," Sunday news stories.... No Democratic outcry, eitherRe: "No outcry over affair," by Patrick Hutchins, Monday Letters. Hutchins refers to Republican Sen. John Ensign's affair with a staffer and implies that the "hypocritical" right won't condemn him because it is protecting its own. Sex scandals occur on... Democrats get too personalRe: "CIA director: Cheney almost hopes for attack -- Panetta says ex-VP seems to want to make his point on Obama's tactics," Monday news story. When Dick Cheney justifiably and responsibly questions the policy concerning the detention and interrogation of... On the GM bankruptcy: Texas, like GM, laggingRe: "Texas lags as nation shifts to green policies -- Critics say state is unprepared, but Perry defends solo approach," Monday Business. What irony that this article appeared on the same page with the headlines covering the General Motors bankruptcy.... |