2008 Woodie Awards
Bush Continues to Mislead the American People
In a speech that lacked specific direction for the future of American policy in Iraq, and with a clear plan to dismantle Social Security, President Bush's State of the Union address was once again misleading and inaccurate. As the Department of Defense identified 1,435 American service members who have died since the war began (as of Feb.…
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Bush Continues to Mislead the American People
In a speech that lacked specific direction for the future of American policy in Iraq, and with a clear plan to dismantle Social Security, President Bush's State of the Union address was once again misleading and inaccurate. As the Department of Defense identified 1,435 American service members who have died since the war began (as of Feb.…
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Where Prices are Cheaper, So are Customers: Why is Consumerism Dying in America?
A week before returning to Manhattan for the Spring semester, I noticed a problem with my laptop. Computers are supposed to break these days, aren't they? I decided I would call Dell and risk the agitation that might ensue. In the beginning, the service call I made was frustrating: the Dell computer company recently outsourced their technical support services to India in order to save money on their 24 hour a day service.…
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From a Bear to a Bird: Sosa Fit for Baltimore
Slammin' Sammy Sosa is in the news yet again. Over the past few years he has been on countless highlight reels for impressive homers (including his 500th career), and he has been publicly criticized for using a corked back, and for his egotistical approach toward team work.…
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... And You Miss, Are No Lady
Believe it or not, there once was a time when girls prided themselves on behaving like ladies. A lady believed that she must always dress properly, mind her manners, and take time to make sure that all around her are comfortable and happy. A good gentleman always made sure to remove his hat when he walked into a building, open doors for women, and treat everyone with the utmost respect and honor.…
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January 30th: A Day that Definitely Will NOT Live in Infamy!!!
January 30th, 1984: Ten days after President Ronald W. Reagan was sworn in to his 2nd term as the 40th President of the United States, also the day when I was born to two pro-Kerry Democrats. Now, 21 years later the world had a glorious opportunity to witness Freedom, Democracy, and a new interim government elected solely by the people of Iraq as a direct result of Operation: Iraqi Freedom.…
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