Apple's Cook, Sen. Paul make good points on taxes
We share in Sen. Rand Paul's frustration with the Senate hearing questioning Apple Inc. about the amount of taxes it has avoided on income that is held overseas.
- May. 21, 2013
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UAW and friends offer crocodile tears for Nissan job incentives
As the United Auto Workers continue to try to win a union organization vote at Canton's Nissan plant, they and their friends have begun public outpourings of crocodile tears over Mississippi's economic development incentives utilized to bring the global a
- May. 21, 2013
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Not the time to start spending again
Regarding her May 20 column, allow me to advise Ms. Evans of a basic definition she should know. Deficit is defined as 'the amount by which expenditures exceed income.'
- May. 21, 2013
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Past quotes on current affairs
One of the pleasures of reading widely is to recall quotations which accurately reflect on current national affairs. The connections to the following should be readily apparent.
- May. 21, 2013
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Tyson makes comeback despite bad deeds, misfortune
Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion whose life inside and outside of the boxing ring had all the trappings of a dark comedy, is now set to star in one.
- May. 21, 2013
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Make use of dormant land to raise money
The YMCA had a large waterfront on the Pelahatchie circle, and it was in the way of development of lots by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, so they made a deal with the YMCA to move to the park, but now it may be taken away for a campground.
- May. 21, 2013
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Residents need to listen, learn, respect
The front page article in the May 17 Clarion-Ledger, 'Poll: Lee favored to win runoff,' contained information that is troubling to me.
- May. 21, 2013
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Highway sign process made easier to honor state's notables
Across Mississippi, the highway system is dotted with signs honoring athletes, civil rights figures, military heroes and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
- May. 20, 2013
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New plan requires banks to be more responsible
Perhaps the best way to view the world's largest banks is not as companies but as nations unto themselves.
- May. 20, 2013
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DNA testing delays inexcusable
It is my very strong belief that where DNA is available, it should be tested. My daughter might be alive today had that been the practice in 1998 when the Baton Rouge serial killer's first-known victim's case was being investigated.
- May. 20, 2013
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Change terminology for tornado reports
Do you always know what they mean when they say there is a tornado watch or tornado warning? For years, I have tried to keep them straight — unsuccessfully.
- May. 20, 2013
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Avoiding violence doesn't always work
I read an article in The Clarion-Ledger ('Violence taught when corporal punishment used,' May 14) by Thomas Weber, an assistant professor at Ole Miss who teaches public policy.
- May. 20, 2013
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Secretly obtaining records in search of leak outrageous
The U.S. Justice Department says that in secretly obtaining telephone records of journalists last year, it was acting in the best interest of the American people.
- May. 19, 2013
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Lynn Evans: Shrinking federal deficit should make us reconsider cuts
The Congressional Budget Office announced last week that the federal budget deficit is shrinking. In fact, it is shrinking a lot more than anyone expected.
- May. 19, 2013
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Wear poppy proudly on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is coming up, and it brings back memories of my family in Natchez — my sisters, brother, cousins and later our children helping my mother and members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars promote the sale of the red artifici
- May. 19, 2013
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Handful of Scout leaders anything but brave
Scouting helps to guide boys to be strong, faithful, trustworthy and brave men.
- May. 19, 2013
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Seeking Political Assistance
Before the 2012 general election, someone called me to determine whether and how I wished to vote. He and I had a lengthy discussion of policy and he asked several times whether I'd like to run for office, but I then declined. Reform is vital, but must be done carefully; I'm not short on ideas, but I lack the resources and expertise to launch a political career. I'm not interested in being a bottom-feeder. My phone number has since changed, but my email address is Not_a_Toady@yahoo.com.
- May. 19, 2013
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Worldwide Event: March Against Monsanto
The March Against Monsanto is a worldwide event aimed at spreading awareness about the issue of unlabeled genetically modified ingredients rampart in the American food source. Today, an estimated 75% of all foods sold in grocery stores contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). American acreage is dominated by GMOs, with 80% of all corn crops, 85% of all cotton crops, and a whopping 90% of soy crops being GMO, as well as other foods consumed by the public.
- May. 19, 2013
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IRS investiges the Tea Party financials
When the FBI investigates special interest groups and spreads rumors, nothing is said.
- May. 19, 2013
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race or behavior
Here we go again. A recent article reported that black students are much more likely to be suspended than white, Latino or Asian students (May 13, Schools suspend blacks more). Although not stated, the implication is that discrimination is the reason.
- May. 19, 2013
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Ph.D.
I just finished reading your "Lee for Mayor of Jackson" editorial. It is obvious from reading the endorsement of Lee that you are prejudicial in your choice. Although you say Lumumba is to some extent a racist, there is nothing in Lumumba's past to suggest he is a racist. If you are basing your opinion on that fact that you are afraid that Lumumba will be fair and equitable as mayor, then he is a racist.
- May. 19, 2013
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NOTABLE EXAMPLES OF THE FALLACY OF BULVERISM IN WORLD HISTORY:
1. Fourteenth Century (BCE Egypt under Ramses II: "Those Israelites whine about everything. Next they'll be wanting us to give them straw for their brick-making!"
- May. 19, 2013
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Lee for Jackson Mayor
We need a young person with new ideas to lead us in Jackson, and I believe that man is Jonathan Lee. He has the education (BA, MBA), the experience (working with businesses, CEO, Chamber of Commerce work, social & community work), good family background, and has a vision for the city. I endorse Jonathan Lee to be the next mayor of Jackson.
- May. 19, 2013
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CBS 22 Racism/ Sexism Exposed
In a letter dated this month to employment agencies, CBS channel 22 declared to the world their racist and sexist tendencies. In the letter several positions were advertised as needing to be filled for employment. The shocking thing was that the letter declared that they would, above all others, prefer to hire white men.
- May. 19, 2013
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Lumumba says so much that is wrong!
I couldn't believe some of the things that Chokwe said in his write-up Sunday that went unchallenged. First of all, this ridiculous concept that race doesn't matter in the race for Mayor in Jackson. He says, "...the color of their skin no longer matters. It's about who can deliver the goods." Right, a white democrat with great ideas and credentials would cruise right through the election for mayor! NOT!
- May. 19, 2013
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Lee for mayor of Jackson
The voters of Jackson clearly want change in City Hall, and the majority have turned to businessman Jonathan Lee and Councilman Chokwe Lumumba.
- May. 18, 2013
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State's gaming market ranking suggests GOP should heed Moak
In this age of hyper-partisan politics at every level, Democrats and Republicans generally torpedo the political initiatives of their partisan opponents on sight and if a Democrat is for it, the GOP is against it and vice-versa.
- May. 18, 2013
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Jonathan Lee: The men who would be mayor
If enthusiasm were a pandemic sweeping across Jackson, a lot of residents might consider Jonathan Lee ground zero — the source of a re-energized electorate seeking to rebuild, revitalize and re-invent the Capital City.
- May. 17, 2013
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Chokwe Lumumba: The men who would be mayor
If his name were Bob or Steve or James, Chokwe Lumumba is certain he wouldn't have had to explain his religious stance to a citizen who wanted a word with the Jackson mayoral candidate prior to Tuesday's Democratic runoff.
- May. 17, 2013
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Hardwood forest not being preserved
I thought you Mississippians might want to know how the Mississippi Forestry Commission and the secretary of state are managing your forests on state school sections.
- May. 17, 2013
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President must show more leadership and decisiveness
It's bad enough that the Obama administration committed a wholesale violation of the First Amendment by prying into the records of phones used by almost 100 people at The Associated Press.
- May. 17, 2013
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Could bad behavior be the real problem?
Once again the bold-type, front-page headline, 'Schools suspend blacks more' (May 13), would lead one to believe that blacks are being further discriminated against.
- May. 17, 2013
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Obama's 'most transparent administration' is anything but
The Internal Revenue Service began issuing be on the lookout orders for any group applying for 501(c)(4) status with names including 'tea party' or 'patriot' as early as March 2010, less than a year after tea parties began spontaneously springing up acros
- May. 17, 2013
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Make Education Dept. staff take tests, too
The Mississippi Department of Education stands firmly by its mandate that these high-stakes tests measure a student's ability and four high school years of curriculum knowledge.
- May. 17, 2013
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Death penalty process terribly cruel, unusual
Leaving any person on death row for longer than six months is cruel and unusual punishment, both for them and the families of their victims.
- May. 17, 2013
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Bryant's address change makes Thigpen's influence obvious
Did you know Gov. Phil Bryant has moved the Governor's Mansion from where it has stood for 170 years on Capitol Street to 520 George St. in downtown Jackson?
- May. 16, 2013
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IRS scandal rooted in money, power and politics
Addressing the scandal exposed at the Internal Revenue Service last week, President Barack Obama announced the resignation of the agency's acting commissioner, adding: 'I'll do everything in my power to make sure nothing like this happens again.'
- May. 16, 2013
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Don't forget safety while helping others
It is great that Women Build 2013 is building houses for Habitat for Humanity/Metro Jackson. Unfortunately, three of the four women pictured in the May 13 Clarion-Ledger were not wearing safety glasses to protect their eyes.
- May. 16, 2013
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Plenty of change; not much hope
President Barack Obama has just taken his 27th trip to a foreign country since his first inauguration. Will someone please take away the keys to Air Force One?
- May. 16, 2013
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ObamaGate & Jonestown
Do any of you see the similarities between the Jonestown massacre perpetrated by Jim Jones decades ago & the actions of Obama's minions when the light of truth shines on the inner workings of his administration? Each time Obama has been caught in the midst of his mob like actions, someone else falls on the sword.
- May. 16, 2013
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Has J. Edgar returned?
With the use of the IRS as his private attack dog, Obama reminds me more & more of the "Big Machine" style of politics reminiscent of the Daly/Mob era in Chicago. No semblance of decorum, transparency, or decency; destroy everyone in the way, or speaking against you. This is worse than the heyday of J. Edgar using the FBI in the same fashion.
- May. 16, 2013
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Where's Your Evidence?
The recent IRS kerfuffel was initiated by Republican Party officials in 2011 who were concerned that their contribution base was being eroded by the explosion of the Tea Party and other related political organizations.
- May. 16, 2013
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Election 2016
No matter the debacle that results from the actions of the Obama administration, without a viable alternative, one willing to truthfully meet the problems engendered by the past 80 years of D.C. politics, 2016 will still be a banner year for Democrats & Liberals. Why? Because the same non-working, bloodsucking parasites will be the majority voters, as they were in the past two Presidential cycles.
- May. 16, 2013
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High School Subject Area Testing
The MS Dept of Education stands firmly by their mandate that these high stakes tests measure a student's ability and four high school years of curriculum knowledge.
- May. 16, 2013
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