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...reservation because promises have been broken; an idealistic young officer (Jason Patric) who respects his enemy; and a greenhorn (Matt Damon) who wants to learn more about him; an honorable general (Gene Hackman) and a bloody-minded one (Kevin Tighe). There's even a grizzled scout (Robert Duvall), wise in the ways of the enemy...
...until local officials somehow get wise to the futility of bidding themselves into poverty to attract businesses, tax abatements are just too damaging overall to justify their possible beneficial employment. Outrageous incentives must go. Taxes are not some form of negotiable tribute: states and localities must adopt fair tax rules and apply them justly to all citizens and businesses. If the participants in this border war can't negotiate a cease-fire, their weapons must be taken away...
...Howard, don't get me wrong, he was a part of our chemistry, but we've learned to make it work without him. Now we don't need to work the road just to develop a following, now we have a following. And we're doing really well turnout wise, I'd said better than we've ever done, moving into the theatres, out of the clubs, stuff like that. This year we're going to play about 120 [shows]. We're trying to get back into a balance, and that's what's going to let the new music...
...notorious for his "wacky, witty, wise sayings"-- "Bobisms," some label them. While he doesn't exactly exude "sparkling optimism" and "bubbling effervesence," (he might be more comparable to "Saturday Night Live's" 'Grumpy Old Man,') he is, nevertheless, the acknowledged, beloved house personality...
...radio, awaiting the nightly visit of his "coffee girl." This widely-coveted post is bestowed on an especially favored resident who has displayed a particular talent for following directions, since Bob's nightly coffee must be prepared according to precise specifications. "One sugar, one cream, lightly stirred, counter-clock-wise," he explains with finesse...