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Whatever happened to our inclusive, 'big tent' political parties?
As a post-World War II political activist, candidate, office holder and Republican supporter for the past 67 years, I have always believed in the two-party system of Republicans and Democrats. I believe in a political system consisting of "big tent"...Tags: Politics, Parties and Movements, Elections
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Young not so easily brainwashed
I am a 17-year-old high school senior and, in reading Robert L. Ehrlich's recent column ("Campus liberals run amok," Feb. 24), I found myself feeling downright insulted by the time I reached the conclusion. I will be leaving for a four-year university...
Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Education, Mitt Romney
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Health reform's changes stir worries as they take shape in Md.
State lawmakers put finishing touches last week on plans to apply federal health care reforms in Maryland come Jan. 1. But who becomes newly insured — and at what cost —still worries stakeholders as the state speeds toward becoming one of...
Tags: Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Government, Laws, Politics
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Ehrlich's name-calling is no substitute for reasoned argument
A website gaining popularity among 20- and 30-somethings mostly features 1990s nostalgia pieces and "listicles" (short articles organized in the form of a list, e.g., "100 Ways to Have Fun"). Apparently it has been the inspiration for many of...
Tags: Loans, Personal Service, Barack Obama
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The ultimate source of campus liberalism: Professors
In a recent commentary, former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. described several examples of what he saw as over-the-top political correctness on college and university campuses ("Campus liberals run amok," Feb. 24). However, one does not need to resort to...
Tags: Education, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Colleges and Universities, Nottingham
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On student loans, Hugo Chavez and Joe Flacco's taxes
Remember when President Barack Obama stuck a federal takeover of the student loan program into the "Affordable Care Act," AKA "Obamacare"? The dirty deed was accompanied by a promise that federal control would save taxpayer money and cut off all the...
Tags: Federal Reserve, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Miami Dolphins, Football
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Liberal media bias is beyond doubt
For about 20 years, I have been teaching a course at Towson University called "Media Criticism," which deals largely with alleged ideological media bias. The claims of liberal bias in the mainstream media go back at least as far as Barry Goldwater's...
Tags: Politics, News Media, Periodicals, ABC (tv network), Entertainment
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Vatz is a taxpayer-supported agent of bias
I do not dispute one word of what your commentator Richard E. Vatz says about bias ("Liberal media bias is beyond doubt," March 18). Moreover, I always enjoy reading what he writes, look forward to more, and also hope he does books. In addition, I...
Tags: Government, Politics, Executive Branch, Regional Authority
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Real tax reform would force both sides to do some heavy lifting
Typical daily schedule for a member of the United States Congress: •8:30 a.m. — National Wind Energy Association: to discuss wind production tax credit. •10 a.m. — National Association of Manufacturers: to discuss accelerated...
Tags: Budget Control Act of 2011, Fiscal Cliff, Government, American Cancer Society, Politics
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Ehrlich misunderstands First Amendment
In his column ("Campus liberals run amok," Feb. 24), Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., a former congressman, stated the following: "Politically correct speech codes barring 'offensive expression' continue unabated on many campuses. Such policies chill expression...
Tags: Politics, Freedom of the Press, Pikesville
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Fundraiser for HCC's scholarship endowment program a venue of celebration for generosity
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comWith twinkling lights hanging from the ceiling, an arena that normally hosts athletic events was transformed Friday night into a venue of celebration for generosity and philanthropy to higher education in Washington County. Billed as one of the largest...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Education, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Burger King, Financial Aid
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Blacks aren't in lock step with everything President Obama says
As a black man, I was appalled by the thinly veiled racism in former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s commentary about African-American attitudes toward President Obama ("From pride to disillusionment: a black leader sours on Obama," March 17). All black...Tags: Government, Halethorpe, Politics, Executive Branch, Elections
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