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************************************ Honoring the Gipper "A resolution that would create an annual Ronald Reagan Day to pay tribute to the former president was introduced with bipartisan support yesterday in the Maryland Senate. . . . Some Democratic lawmakers were squeamish about supporting a Ronald Reagan Day. 'You would have to be really special for that, and I don't view [Mr. Reagan] in that regard,' said Sen. Edward J. Kasemeyer, Baltimore County Democrat." - Washington Times, 1/30/03 *********************************** Go Forth and e-Multiply If you know someone who might like to receive News & Views, you can sign 'em up at: http://www.chuckmuth.com. ************************************ The Bottom Line "The lawsuit culture makes everyone pay more for health care, and it is causing many parts of America to lose fine doctors." - Vice President Dick Cheney in remarks at the 30th Annual CPAC conference, 1/30/03 **************************************** GOP Country "The (Rocky) mountain states are increasingly Republican, due in part to an influx of conservative voters fleeing California. The most Republican states in the country are Utah, Idaho and Dick Cheney's Wyoming." - John Fund's Political Diary, 1/29/03 ************************************** Hey, Gov. "Dendahl" Has a Nice Ring to It "I'm sorry to have to tell the people of New Mexico this, but it's not the number of the U.S. Highway (666) running through their state that 'discourages tourism and economic development', it's their Governor, (Democrat) Bill Richardson who does that. If they go through the trouble of changing the name of the highway, maybe they ought to also consider going through the trouble of changing the name of their governor, too." - News & Views reader Chris St. Clair ************************************* Um, Good Question "In your News and Views of today (January 30) there was a piece concerning illegal aliens attending Virginia's public colleges and universities (receiving lower in-state tuition rates). Not sure I understand this - if there is knowledge these 'students' are illegal aliens, why are they allowed to attend any college - even if they pay full tuition? I thought the 'law' stated they are to be deported?" - News & Views reader Pat Fleming ************************************* Palm Beach Americans Radio talk-show host Don Crawford in Austin, Texas, is having a little fun at the expense of the anti-war crowd by urging pro-American motorists who support the President to turn on their car headlights between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. every night. He notes that "not only are virtually all drivers in Austin supporting the war by turning on their headlights, but the same is happening in nearly every metroplex in America!" What's sad is that some dim-witted people are contacting Crawford not knowing whether or not he's just yanking their chain. And these people VOTE! Be afraid. ************************************* Calling a Spade a Spade "'I'm tired of being labeled anti-American because I ask questions,' says anti-American actress Susan Sarandon. Uh, Sue, don't a lot of people ask questions without being labeled anti-American? Could it be that the reason you're labeled anti-American is that you're, uh, anti-American?" - James Taranto, "Best of the Web," 1/29/03 ************************************ Uncle Sam's Mother-In-Law "In contemplating the divisions between America and the 'old Europe' of France and Germany, some commentators, noting the Continent's abject dependence on America and the feebleness of its rage, have likened it to a rebellious teenager. . . . In truth, old Europe is more like America's battle-axe mother-in-law -- shrill, imperious, meddling, hypercritical. Once a vibrant and attractive young woman, today she is embittered by the ravages of old age. "As unpleasant as she may be, the burden falls on America to maintain a degree of civility; after all, we married into this family. But as the head of our own household, we can't afford to take the old lady's dotty advice. Ideally we'd have the forbearance to pretend to listen respectfully to her every word, then go about our business ignoring what she says. But we're only human; if we occasionally lose patience, that's entirely understandable." - James Taranto, Best of the Web, 1/29/03 ************************************ New vs. Old Europe "The 'new Europe' cleared its throat yesterday, and 'old Europe' burped. Leaders of eight nations of new Europe signed an op-ed essay, published in the Wall Street Journal and newspapers in Britain and Europe, praising the resolve of George W. Bush and the United States for standing up to Saddam Hussein, and not so gently chiding the stale funk and pious poltroonery of (France's) Jacques Chirac and (Germany's) Gerhard Schroeder. "...This remarkable document comes just in time, not just as a reminder to Americans that Herr Schroeder and M. Chirac no more speak for 'the Europeans ' than Barbra Streisand and Ramsey Clark and their coterie of aging leftist malcontents and Hollywood coxcombs speak for 'the Americans.' . . . But more important, it's a reminder to Saddam Hussein that the gluttons and greedheads of France and Germany speak only to him, that he takes at his own peril the notion that Franco-German pouting and cowardice is evidence of fatal weakness in the West." - Wesley Pruden, "Pruden On Politics," 1/31/03 ************************************ Long Savings on Long Distance Just 4.97 cents/minute (5.97 cents for some non-regional bell companies) * All state-to-state calls in the continental U.S. * Residential or commercial * 6-second billing increments after the first 18 seconds * 24 hours/day * 7 days/week * No access codes * No minimums * No activation fees * No monthly service charge unless your bill is less than $20.00 a month (then a $2.50 service charge will apply) * No need to change your local phone company * No hassles * Easy sign-up. *And a small portion of each bill goes to help continue publishing our FREE Chuck Muth's News & Views e-newsletter. go to <http://www.GOPLongDistance.com> today. ************************************ Gun Outrage in Brooklyn "Ron Dixon acted the way any of us would have - if, that is, we had the same courage. He pointed his 9-mm and fired. Mr. Dixon shot the intruder he had found rummaging through his 2-year-old son's room in his home in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, N.Y. For that, Dixon is facing jail time. . . . For the Brooklyn district attorney (Charles Hynes), a gun is a gun is a gun, whether it's wielded by a punk or by Ron Dixon. "...Prison inmates tell Justice Department interviewers that while committing a crime, running into a citizen armed to defend himself is on of their greatest fears. And so it should be. Mr. Hynes, and other gun control supporters, please take note - criminals should have to worry about the consequences of the defensive use of guns, not homeowners like Ron Dixon." - Columnist Rich Lowry [ Editor's Note: Many of you have requested contact info for the D.A.'s office to express your opinion on this case. According to their web site, email should be directed to Jerry Schmetterer, Director of Public Information, at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] ************************************ Guns for Tots "The Manhattan Libertarian party launched its 'Guns for Tots' campaign to protest a New York City Council bill that would make toy guns illegal in New York City. Worried about the loss of 'one of the most cherished rites of childhood,' spokesman Jim Lesczynski says his party plans to distribute toy guns, including cap guns and water pistols, to New York children whose favorite playthings may soon be contraband." - NRA/ILA Update, 1/31/03 *********************************** The Goldwater Doctrine "I have little interest in streamlining government or in making it more efficient, for I mean to reduce its size. I do not undertake to promote welfare, for I propose to extend freedom. My aim is not to pass laws, but to repeal them. It is not to inaugurate new programs, but to cancel old ones that do violence to the Constitution, or that have failed in their purpose, or that impose on the people an unwarranted financial burden. I will not attempt to discover whether legislation is 'needed' before I have first determined whether it is constitutionally permissible. And if I should later be attacked for neglecting my constituents' interests, I shall reply that I was informed their main interest is liberty and that in that cause I am doing the very best I can." - Barry Goldwater, "The Conscience of a Conservative" To help promote the "Goldwater Doctrine" in public policy and government, join the Goldwater Club by going to: http://chuckmuth.com/goldwater.htm ********************************* ********************************* Published by The Goldwater Club Chuck Muth Editor/Publisher P.O. 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