Cal Thomas said in his Feb. 3 comments (“Let’s have a real debate”) how nice it was to see President Obama and the Republicans trying to have a civil conversation.
However, by only the third paragraph he had smashed that civility with an attack on the President accusing him of being an ideologue.
His referring to the meaning of "ideologue" per Dictionary.com was the start and first of his three degrees of separation. The second degree was his own version to the meaning of the word "progressive" in which he fantasized about some sort of people crushing, ruling elite.
The real meaning of progressive per dictionary.com that Cal decided to forego is "a person who is progressive or favors progress or reform, esp. in political matters."
His third degree of separation (perhaps I should add the words from reality) is full of accusations of unconstitutional foul play by his made up fantasy progressives.
In the end Ole Cal comes back around again and with flowers in his hair and peace sign around his neck espousing the virtues of camaraderie and bipartisanship. If this is his version of working together who needs it or should I say, who needs him!
Clay Ingram
Cumberland
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If this is his version of working together, who need him?
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Isn’t the writter suggesting it really is a matter of choice?
The debate over homosexual marriage in the letters in this newspaper is very revealing. One writer claimed that, “denying these marriages is a form of minority discrimination.”
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Adults can help keep children from suffering burn injuries
I am writing concerning your article in the Feb. 6 Times-News concerning National Burns Awareness Week “National Burn Awareness Week prompts safety tips,” Page 1B).
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Story contained false information about snakes
I read the AP article written Feb 5. regarding the proposed exotic animal regulations in our great state (“W.Va. moves to tighten laws for wild animal owners,” Page 1B).
I must say I am disappointed to say the least at the irresponsible journalism that took place as to print downright lies. -
It would cost nothing to let these students ride the bus
Let me share with you how our Allegany County school system operates.
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Not in the Bible, but the Communist Manifesto
President Obama has hit a new low. By promoting his reasoning for hiking taxes on the rich at the National Prayer Breakfast, he diminished the seriousness of his proposals and manipulated Jesus’ teachings for his own political purposes. How pathetic.
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Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms Landlords, tenants, city all responsible for smoke alarms
Are rental inspections being done?Is the landlord responsible for smoke detectors?
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Argument for same-sex marriage is superficial
I am writing in response to a letter by Ian Stafford entitled, “Equal standards on marriage should be applied to everyone” (Feb. 3 Times-News).
The first thing I noticed about the article is the title. It appeared to be a Gov. O’Malley talking point repeated by his supporter to reframe the issue and promote his radical agenda. -
Some of city’s rail crossings in need of repair or replacement
As I was crossing the rail crossing today at Valley Street and Henderson Avenue, I felt like I was riding a horse-drawn buckboard.
It took several minutes for my kidneys and stomach to right themselves back into a normal position. -
WMHS Home Hospice seeks to increase outreach to veterans
The Western Maryland Health System Home Hospice Services is seeking to increase the outreach to local veterans as part of the “We Honor Veterans” campaign.
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Other reports say to beware of fracking
Scott Cline writes that fears being voiced in the Times-News about hydraulic fracturing are long on fiction and short on facts, then proceeds to explain why fracking is so safe (“Unfounded fears about shale gas obscure facts,” Jan. 25 Times-News.
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Isn’t the writter suggesting it really is a matter of choice?
