This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Pandering of Tulipomaniac Proportions
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In last week’s episode of “Democolypse Now,” the continuing saga of the deconstruction of
To be fair, the idea was first floated by the presumptive Republican candidate, Sen. John McCain, who has otherwise never been mistaken for an economist.
In a breath of fresh air, Sen. Barack Obama does not support the “Clinton-McCain Gas Tax
(Of course, it is not fully known as to how his now-former pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, feels about the gas tax holiday idea. As an aside, please, never hold me responsible for some of the insufferable sermons I have endured from liberal pastors in my past.)
Read the rest of the column here: Pandering of Tulipomaniac Proportions
Tom McLaughlin
I am confused about Black America. What is the message Barack Obama and his supporters are sending?
Improving The Chesapeake – Part 2
Farrell Keough
Yesterday we explored the health of the
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Improving The Chesapeake – Part 1
Farrell Keough
We are facing yet another crisis. The
Derek Shackelford
This last week of the primary presidential election season has not been about politics. It has more exemplified a mini-drama series.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Even when you know you're right…
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
...you might still be wrong. Seems obvious, right? So obvious that it shouldn't have to be said. Unfortunately, in spite of the clear nature of the conclusion, the business of politics is about absolutes.
Our 10 Most Dangerous Concepts
Steven R. Berryman
It has been said many times over the last week that before we can solve a problem, we first must be able to identify it; and thus get our arms around it. In many instances, by the simple act of stating the outline correctly, one can be drawn to solutions.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Roy Meachum
"The Color Purple" musical arrived on
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Tony Soltero
Nearly 30 years ago, as oil prices soared and waiting lines at gas stations overflowed, President Jimmy Carter laid out a proposal to deal with it. The following is from a speech he delivered in the summer of 1979:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The discussion and debate over speed and red light cameras continues to reverberate. It is one of a number of headaches lingering in the aftermath of the recent and unusual session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Tom McLaughlin
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Roy Meachum
When the county commissioners overwhelmingly rejected the notion of adopting English as
Nick Diaz
I’m an ardent admirer of the
Monday, April 28, 2008
General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Any General Assembly wrap-up would be incomplete without a scorecard of the work of the Frederick County Delegation. Normally, this column avoids conflict with other delegation members, and focuses on the back-and-forth with the county. Not this time, kiddies! Ahead: some serious onion peeling!
Steven R. Berryman
Congratulations for being smart enough to be in the
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