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...Paulson's current plan exacts no such a price from the financial institutions it proposes to bail out; the idea has not been publicly discussed by either the Congress of the Bush Administration. But it ought not be considered ideologically beyond the pale, since the U.S. government did get equity stakes when it bailed out mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as it did last week for AIG, the world's largest insurance company...
...campaign even tried to eliminate question-and-answer segments from the debate entirely, as aides openly expressed concern that Palin would be at a disadvantage against the savvy and experienced Biden. Debates exist to unmask weaknesses, not to hide them. In this election cycle, the vice-presidential debate ought to be an opportunity for the citizenry to discover the largely unknown Palin—even if that includes her potential unfamiliarity with relevant political topics—not for the McCain campaign to doctor the debate format to hide her weaknesses. Informing the electorate about candidates’ qualifications...
...significant others from Boston schools to Harvard for the night, it also upped attendance and added to the “crowded stadium” vibe. Feeling lost in a sea of Crimson can be a good thing. Perhaps Harvard’s obsession with being a pacesetter ought to be left at the door in this arena. Being original is nice, but if other colleges learned that tailgating and watching sports is fun, why can’t Harvard play copycat? The act of watching sports together is nothing short of a religious rite at other schools. Come Monday...
...acted in a manner befitting your station,” Frederick said.“At least my faults and actions are not generational,” said Felicity, “whereas you—you are just like your father. Crossing lines of propriety that ought not to be crossed.”“My father never crossed any line,” Frederick said, wryly. “Indeed he never left the house at all, whereas I prefer the outdoors.” The captain of the ship approached them, and Roxanna?...
Hagel, Chuck • says of Palin, "I think it's a stretch to, in any way, to say that she's got the experience to be president of the United States" •says of Palin's shills, "I think they ought to be just honest about it and stop the nonsense about, 'I look out my window and I see Russia and so therefore I know something about Russia.' That kind of thing is insulting to the American people...