The public discourse of late sounds like small children fighting over the ball on the playground. Many, if not most, Americans seem ready to participate in progress, but the lack of information makes it very difficult to do so. Now we have Dick Cheney going around the country stirring fear and mistrust wherever he can. Distorting history and claiming credit for accomplishments where credit is not due seem to be his trademarks. Occupying Iraq, failing to capture or kill bin laden, war profiteering, vastly expanding the size of government, standing in the way of progress in energy and the environment and depleting the treasury are the Cheney legacy. Not only should we not forget this, but we should demand him accountable.
What we have to fear is Cheney’s professed willingness to do anything, including abridge civil rights, torture, lie, break the law and sacrifice American lives to forward his self interest or philosophy. With a loyal following of citizens that prefer not to look outside their narrow interests or are brainwashed by the 24-hour talk cycle in radio and TV, and his incendiary rhetoric, Cheney has star power that is doing nothing to help America, keep it safer or build for our future. Stirring fear and encouraging rebellion during these times is a dangerous path. Responsible citizens should reject Cheney.
Mike Courtney
Pendleton
Letters
Letter: Citizens should reject Cheney
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Letter: Consumer-driven economy will pay off debt
To save America some money — by acclimation of course — let’s not have a presidential election in 2012. We already have a good president who will do his best to kill all Republican bills (DOA) and, consequently, create more good-paying jobs in the $30 per hour range.
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Letter: Gingrich cashes in on political amnesia
Rasmussen says that Romney has flattened nationally. Why?
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Letter: Hiring Winkler not wise spending
As a taxpayer I want to know that my taxes are being spent wisely. Hiring Greg Winkler at a salary of $126,000 is not wise spending.
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Letter: Bill of Rights being nullified by new law
President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act on New Year’s Eve. I doubt many Americans noticed its implications because they do not yet comprehend the big picture. This law, coupled with the Patriot Act, is paving the way for America’s direction toward tyranny.
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Letter: $14 trillion debt started by previous president
I’m a proud atheist who’s lucky enough to know the difference between fact and fantasy.
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Letter: Economy putting people in the gutters
We are now getting the results of putting people in the gutters. We need to take a second look at our government and its policies. It’s not working.
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Viewpoint: Look at Creation Museum from an educational, scientific perspective
I encourage any and all who have interest in this vitally important topic to “go to the source,” to invest the time and energy into exploring The Creation Museum for themselves.
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Letter: Blame the voters for our Congress
Why is insider trading legal for Congress and illegal for the rest of us? They make and enact laws for all of us, but then exempt members of Congress. Somehow this doesn’t seem to pass the smell test.
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Letter: Smith’s firings appear vindictive
Anderson is a city of negative publicity and actions. Why else is Sears leaving? Can we stand four years of vindictive actions and negative reporting?
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Letter: Planned devaluation of dollar is coming
I’ve submitted letters regarding the existence of a global elite for years now. I’m now submitting another one in which I hope readers will take note of.
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Letter: Consumer-driven economy will pay off debt
