- Could Belinda Carlisle play Priscilla Presley in the next Elvis biopic?
- George W. Bush and Dick Cheney--what exactly is torture?
- The incredulousness of Bernie Maloff: "As the years went by, I realized my risk and this day would inevitably come," he said. "I cannot adequately express how sorry I am for my crimes." If he knew the risk and knew the day would come when he would face arrest and court, why did he not stop? Unfortunately, his contrition rings hollow.
- With resources likely to reach a more competitive level, is capitalism on the downside? Such a system functions effectively with unlimited resources. Such a system does not work well when resources are increasingly limited.
- Why is socialism such a bad word in the American vocabulary? One need not be a card-carrying socialist to recognize that some ideas such as a national health plan offers a practical solution to a present and growing problem. To seek health care for all is far from move to the left--it's a pragmatic solution to a national crisis. Perhaps, if the issue is framed without the socialist context (unlikely given the fervent nature of conservatives to attach perceived negative references to anything not fitting their narrow, restrictive ideology), America can move toward a sensible national health plan.
- Conservatives should be outraged that AIG seeks to dispense millions in bonuses to executives who oversaw the company's demise. After all, conservatives preach responsibility. Shouldn't AIG execs accept responsibility for thier company's performance?
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