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Property taxes are plain wrong
It’s that time of year again, time to pay property tax. Yes, we have to pay the government for the opportunity to use our own land that we have paid for or are currently paying for. We use money we earned and have already paid income tax on. Gotta love taxes on top of taxes. Here’s a news flash for you: They went up again, just like every year.
When 'the facts' aren't the facts
In the Sunday (1/31/10) T&D, Carol Fowler, chair of the S.C. Democratic Party, shared her opinions of Republicans as if her opinions were in fact, FACTS. Unfortunately, this is the type of “word plays” that create finger pointing and blame instead of seeking solutions. I would caution people to be very careful of what they read because our country is in need of ideas to solve problems instead of words promoting a particular agenda or viewpoint of righteousness. In my opinion, authors who use this type of verbiage are looking only to convince you to “buy” their product or concept in an effort to direct your behavior, your thoughts, or your beliefs.
Feb. 8, 1968: the awakening
There are pivotal moments or events in everyone’s life that contribute to the development of that person as an individual. My defining event occurred on Feb. 8, 1968 — a day that will forever be ingrained in the recesses of my mind.
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More than a day off
A young man sits and reminisces over the celebration of King Day in the past years and realizes that he has in fact taken the importance of the day for granted.
President Obama can't do it alone
Imagine sitting in the bleachers of an Olympic track meet. The sun is blazing and runners from each team are at the starting line preparing to run the first leg of a relay race.
Manifest destiny
The definition of “manifest” is: Obvious or apparent. The definition of “destiny” is: fate or future. Your “manifest destiny” would mean your obvious fate.
Audacious self-help
Audacious self-help is to be daring and adventurous in pursuit of personal objectives. President Barack Obama aptly cultivated an “Audacity of Hope” esprit de corps in pursuit of the U.S. presidency in 2008. His desire was a realization.
Is Obama dissatisfied with being president?
He’s in his second year as president, and he has discovered that even with all the powers of office, he can’t do everything he wants to do, such as remake America. Doing stuff is hard. In the past, prosaic work has held little appeal for Obama, and it’s prompted him to think about moving on.
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