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StevieslawScold: What part of the program didn’t you understand?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by stevieslaw

For decades, the new Republicans have been telling us that running up huge deficits is in their interest, as someday it will allow them to cut the heart out of domestic spending.  They have been telling us that they would … Continue reading →

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My entry Half Broke Schwinns won for best parody

Posted on March 3, 2011 by stevieslaw

Dear Entrant, We were thrilled to receive a great number of entries to the CALS/CCR “Family” Writing Contest. The judges and I appreciate very much your interest in the contest and the opportunity to read your work. Final decisions were extremely difficult … Continue reading →

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Not So Fast, Not So Fast

Posted on February 28, 2011 by stevieslaw

Not So Fast, Not So Fast Today, a grim wintry gray has overtaken the brightness, that had us dreaming of spring. It is often that way, here in the shadow of the great lakes. At the edge of my small … Continue reading →

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StevieslawBrief: Save the Date-KATITAD on March 18th

Posted on February 19, 2011 by stevieslaw

In a move strongly endorsed by the local and national tea party, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has designated March 18th as “Kick a Teacher in the Ass Day.”   The Governor’s spokesperson, Ayn Randy, said, “This action is long overdue, and … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Protest Singers Gone?

Posted on January 23, 2011 by stevieslaw

Where have all the protest singers gone? Lately, I seem just as likely to break into a song by Tom Paxton as I am to say something intelligible.  Perhaps it’s just me, but I miss the protest songs and the … Continue reading →

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Newsbriefs You May Have Missed: 3. Congress to tax wealthy

Posted on January 5, 2011 by stevieslaw

Congress to tax rich, support early childhood education and health Both houses of congress today approved a plan to return the tax rates on the wealthiest Americans to their values under the Eisenhower Administration.  President Obama plans to sign the … Continue reading →

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Border Tactics—the rest of the story

Posted on December 30, 2010 by stevieslaw

U.S.  Adjusts Border Tactics—The Rest of the Story Anne Flaherty’s Associated Press piece, which appeared in yesterday’s paper was written in a code so transparent that the average four year old American could pull out the essentials.  In the first … Continue reading →

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Taliban to run out of suicide bombers by 2036

Posted on December 28, 2010 by stevieslaw

Taliban to run out of suicide bombers by 2036 A recent article in the October 2020 issue of “The Science of Public Affairs,” presents a coherent, scientifically robust argument that the uprising in Pakghanistan must end by the early 2040’s.  … Continue reading →

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The Man in the Moon

Posted on December 23, 2010 by stevieslaw

The Man on the Moon   Ground control to major Tom Ground control to major Tom Take your protein pills and put your helmet on * We are not safe upon the surface of the far side of the moon. … Continue reading →

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Why I am not a vacuum cleaner salesman

Posted on December 18, 2010 by stevieslaw

Why I am not a vacuum cleaner salesmana Some people sell vacuum cleaners, door to door. I do not.  I was out late last night, celebrating my 15th birthday with Richard Levine1.  We set all the garbage cans behind the … Continue reading →

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