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Matter of Opinion archive for Aug. 6, 2008

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 6, 2008

Forget Paris

This is an excellent, easy-to-understand analysis of the energy challenges this country faces. It playfully plays off Paris Hilton's "candidacy", but includes important data and informative links. Kudos to the Christian Science Monitor for putting the drilling vs. conservation issues into perspective.Excerpt:So in short, the…

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Just folks

Looks like John McCain is taking another run at branding Obama a celebrity. Seems odd given his extensive background in the movies and on TV. Guess this dovetails with the "elitist" label being hung on Obama.But can McCain honestly make the claim that he's a…

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Wednesday's Loose Thread

If you want to destroy my sweaterHold this thread as I walk away -- Weezer.Just think, two more days and Lyrics Week will be over. Anticipation. Anticipation. Is making me wait.So, what's on your mind (other than a song you can't get rid of).

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