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Editorials
Fast, loose
9/30/2008
The meltdown of the economy pushed President Bush's approval rating below 20 percent late last week, a truly startling figure. More dismaying, even fewer folks tell pollsters that they are satisfied with the job Congress is doing. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Less is more
9/30/2008
Less is moreMoving to this area would have been a blessing, but the beautiful home that I bought at top dollar is now worth much less than what I paid for it several years ago. Guess where Fauquier County is taxing me? The home is worth less, but the value ... | 0 comments
Obama's plan
9/30/2008
Obama's plan In recent weeks, Sen. John McCain has been running ads making the false claim that an Obama presidency would raise everyone’s taxes. It is long past time to set the record straight, particularly in these days of economic uncertainty. A few weeks ago, David Leonhardt of the New ... | 0 comments
Are the odds of a Palin presidency over 14%?
9/30/2008
Are the odds of a Palin presidency over 14%?If one assumes that the McCain - Palin ticket wins and that John McCain's life expectancy can be predicted using the generally accepted actuarial tables, then the probability of a Palin presidency during the next four years is 14.4%, which is slightly ... | 1 comment
Board, not commission, bears responsibility
9/30/2008
Board, not commission, bears responsibility With regard to the proposed training facility, or any other development application, it is important to recognize that the planning commission makes no decision on any land-use plan, but instead is an advisory body. The board of supervisors, the real "Decider," may choose to accept ... | 0 comments
Whoa down — again
9/30/2008
Whoa down — again The Sept. 17 editorial "Whoa down" struck a good chord with me. Thanks to the author and thanks to the Times-Democrat for printing it. I only hope that our non-hunting residents took a moment to read it, and, further, that they consider contacting one of the ... | 0 comments