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Knickers knotted upIn 2002 Sen. Trent Lott, then Republican minority leader, said the following at Sen. Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday party: "When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we voted for him. We're proud of it. Published: November 20, 2009 ( 5)
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Misreading historyThe editorial of Nov. 12 was a total misread of history and of the facts. Published: November 20, 2009 ( 6)
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Great day at the libraryThe West Rutland Public Library celebrated 80 years of service on Saturday, Nov. 7. Published: November 20, 2009 ( 0)
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Abandoning bipartisanshipI'm always reading about how we should be seeking bipartisanship in our political process. Published: November 20, 2009 ( 2)
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Land sale was bittersweetRecently, the Balestra sisters sold the family home place in Belmont. As happens in many sales, it was bittersweet. Published: November 18, 2009 ( 1)
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Bring up the pontoonsAs a citizen, I am appalled by the state's response to the Champlain Bridge closing. As an Army combat veteran, I am dumbfounded by their answers. Published: November 18, 2009 ( 1)
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Remembering AshleyOn Oct. 24, there was an article in the Rutland Herald about a woman who was cashing her dead mother's Social Security checks. I was very pleased that Judge J. Published: November 18, 2009 ( 0)
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Dam ought to be maintainedWater is the most valuable resource in the world. Without water, a town would wither and die. Published: November 18, 2009 ( 1)
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Will can save Free LibraryThere has been much public discussion about the options and costs of solving the Rutland Free Library's current problems caused by water leaks and structural damage. Published: November 17, 2009 ( 1)
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Time for flat tax is nowIn his now famous "Communist Manifesto" written in 1848, Karl Marx emphasized the slogan, "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs." Published: November 17, 2009 ( 23)
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Brandon needs developmentFor 37 years, we owned and operated businesses in Brandon, Gene's Shell, Gene's Mobil (formerly Gulf) and the state wine and liquor store. Published: November 17, 2009 ( 2)
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Public option is bad ideaThe idea that a public option is only intended to create a more competitive option vs. the insurance companies and therefore drive down insurance costs is more fluff than reality. Published: November 16, 2009 ( 0)
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We owe troops our supportThose of you who have loved ones serving in Afghanistan might be interested in a Web site I found that gives the latest news there in detail and by province. Published: November 16, 2009 ( 0)
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Obama deserves peace prizeI find it unreasonable and very frustrating that some people lay heavy criticism on President Obama’s performance to date. Published: November 16, 2009 ( 0)
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Control banking excessesOne of the funding proposals within the health care initiative being discussed in Congress is to assess a surcharge on income for those who earn a million dollars or more per year. Published: November 16, 2009 ( 0)
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