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...trend of progressivism, far from being an invention of the New Deal, was merely brought further by Roosevelt after a start under the Hoover administration....Governor Landon has given no indication that he desires to abandon the reconstructive measures of Roosevelt. His views on social security, farm aid, conservation of resources, and relief all bear the stamp of a man devoted to the needs of the people. His lieutenants are singularly suited to carry forth a progressive program; they would well merit the name "brain trust," were that name not in such ill repute. And who would not prefer William...
...highest priority this time: reduce unemployment by 1 million within two years, at a cost of $10 billion, mainly through public works programs. Kinnock also stood by his party's unilateral nuclear-disarmamen t position -- even though it remains an electoral liability. The Tories charged that Labor "would abandon the defense policy followed by every British government, Labor or Conservative, since World War II." Said Social Democratic Leader Owen: "On defense, Labor remains a menace to its allies and the answer to the Russians' prayer...
...vulnerable. Others have expressed concern that it would lead to the "denuclearization" of Europe or the "decoupling" of the U.S. from its security commitments to the Continent. These are avowedly the objectives of Soviet policy. We are not going to accede to them. But it is not necessary to abandon the quest for nuclear arms cuts to defeat these Soviet aims...
That this well-documented and instantly recognizable personality type can be produced chemically is not something we as a nation can afford to ignore or abandon. I grant that to the naturally relaxed, amiable, motivated person, excessive marijuana use can zap desirable qualities into a mush of lethargy and reclusive behavior. This is not to say, however, that it would be beneficial to eliminate marijuana use in our society. For people who are naturally bellicose, annoying, pretentious or disruptive, pot is an effective neutralizer that, without hindering the individual from leading a relatively fulfulling and happy life, can successfully integrate...
With babies now legal commodities, the business of baby selling boomed nationally. Congress decided to abandon the clumsy old-fashioned monetary system in favor of straight baby trade. Gold prices fluctuated wildy, but a baby's worth was always assured because of its strange appearance that caused people to lose their minds in happiness...