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Turn economy right-side up

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:15:00 -0400

America as the Land of Opportunity is on its deathbed. Understanding the causes for this upside-down condition is necessary before determining treatment.

Wolf has been a leader in local workforce housing

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

We know about Dan Wolf's business acumen, as he has built Cape Air into one of the Cape's largest employers. We want to share another important trait of this very special candidate: his focus and concern for workforce housing.

It's lawyers, not teachers, who need purging in D.C.

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

In the Democratic race for 10th District Congressman, Norfolk carpetbagger DA Bill Keating has been criticizing Cape Sen. Rob O'Leary for being a teacher. He'd be better off taking Rob's American history class.

Transparency key to credibility

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:15:00 -0400

It's ironic that the Cape Cod Times' final ombudsman column addresses transparency.

Keating misjudges fragility of Social Security system

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:11:00 -0400

In his Aug. 31 op-ed, Democratic congressional candidate William Keating demonstrates he neither understands the effects of raising the retirement age on beneficiaries nor the requirements for long-term financial viability of the Social Security system.

Wolf has immersed himself in meeting region's needs

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

Dan Wolf is an outstanding candidate for the state Senate seat Rob O'Leary is vacating.

Wolf shares the qualities of memorable senators

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

I am reminded of two outstanding state senators over the past two decades.

Education still pays

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:05:00 -0400

A new school year means fresh energy, new endeavors, and thoughts of what the future holds. These days, that last one's a doozy.

Social Security 'solution' is worse than the problem

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:13:00 -0400

With reference to "Social Security, retiree Ponzi scheme" (op-ed, Aug. 30), when the proportion of older people grows, there is no way to avoid some unpleasant economic consequences.

Guy Glodis offers state no-nonsense reforms

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:13:00 -0400

There's only one candidate in the state auditor's race who has not only promised widespread reform, but has the record to back it up.

Ceding immigration issue leaves GOP to hold the bag

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:13:00 -0400

By turning the Arizona immigration law over to the U.N. Human Rights Committee, Obama has virtually ensured a massive Republican victory in November, eroding any support left among independents.

Consumers deserve Warren's protection

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:12:00 -0400

We need a strong advocate for consumers leading the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Elizabeth Warren is the best person for the job.

Candidates' outside lives should matter at the polls

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:12:00 -0400

The Democratic Party is fortunate to have Sheila Lyons and Dan Wolf as primary candidates for state Senate. Both are highly qualified.

Lyons has the know-how to serve Cape in Senate

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:12:00 -0400

I strongly support Sheila Lyons for state Senate. Sheila has worked for Democratic causes and candidates for 25 years and is well-known and respected by party members.

Down-to-earth O'Leary cares about Cape issues

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:00 -0400

I hope voters will turn out on Tuesday, Sept. 14, for the primary election and will support Rob O'Leary in the Democratic primary for representative to the U.S. Congress from the district that includes Cape Cod and the Islands and the South Shore.

Remove government from managing retirement funds

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:11:00 -0400

Laurence Kotlikoff's Aug. 30 op-ed on Social Security refers to it as a Ponzi scheme.

Does 'love thy neighbor' apply only to Christians?

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

Wouldn't it have been refreshing if Cynthia Stead's Aug. 26 piece on the Islamic center, instead of being the standard mantra of insensitivity in the war of fear, were a piece that Jesus could be proud of.

Gingrich's Nazi analogy works better with crucifix

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:10:00 -0400

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has suggested that building a mosque near ground zero is akin to putting a Nazi sign next to the holocaust museum.

Celebrate labor

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:05:00 -0400

Pause for a moment this holiday weekend, even if we're in the middle of a hurricane, and give some thought to what — and especially who — it's all about.

Perry stokes anti-immigrant fever

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

The race for the Republican congressional nomination for the 10th District features state Rep. Jeff Perry making the most of anti-immigrant fever. Perry is fashioning himself as a leader of the revolutionary tea party.

What's wrong with us?

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

You hear it a lot these days: What's wrong with us? With our country? With us as a people?

Always in public interest, never for special interests

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

Here is why, after serving this community for 30 years, I ask for your vote to be state senator from the Cape and Islands:

Lyons promises dedication to funding formula fairness

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

Democrats, we have an important choice on Sept. 14 as we nominate a candidate to represent the Cape and the Islands in the Massachusetts Senate.

Perry puts financial future of U.S. ahead of election

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

I moved to Massachusetts some time ago and I heard many of my friends characterize the state as "Taxachusetts," where the politicians overtax, write laws/programs with no funding sources, etc.

Heart, intellect, creativity are Dan Wolf's hallmarks

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

It has been my distinct pleasure to work on behalf of Dan Wolf in his effort to be elected our next state senator.

Preparing Earl-y

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:15:00 -0400

It's ironic that the political season often coincides with hurricane season, when howling blows from candidates and gusting winds from tropical storms often clear the air and change the political climate.

The faces of Islam on the Cape

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

It was the first few days of school that my 7th graders and I learned an airliner had crashed into one of the twin towers, setting it afire.

The fuzziness of polls

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

Whenever an important election approaches, hoary platitudes about democracy are trotted out, including untruths so entrenched they are accepted as facts — that the United States is a democracy, for instance.

Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 5-11

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

A few weeks ago I completed my 19th consecutive Falmouth Road Race, and while this wonderful event is always special to me, this year was particularly meaningful.

Dowses Beach staffers deserve recognition

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

I have visited Dowses Beach several times this summer. Every time I have entered I was greeted by staff member with a smile and sincere hello. The lifeguards were also very professional and very attentive to their duties.

Perry will halt expansion of the federal government

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

Based upon his history as a legislator in Massachusetts, Jeff Perry will work tirelessly to pursue his principled objectives as a member of the United States Congress.

Process seems meaningless for preservation appeals

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

I would like to bring out another important consideration that seems to have been lost in the coverage on the repair/reconstruction of the Mitchell River Bridge in Chatham.

Preserving quality of life is among Lyons' priorities

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

The Cape and Islands needs Sheila Lyons for our next state senator.

'Frankly, motorists, we don't give a damn'

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:20:00 -0400

A group of us were discussing the world and we got around to Delia Flynn's Aug. 31 letter on the waiting times experienced when calling the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

Cheers & Jeers

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:15:00 -0400

Equal pay for equal work

A sticker campaign for attorney general

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

Just because something has never been done is no reason not to try. Republicans are running a "sticker campaign" to get a candidate for attorney general.

Historic district purity: a pipe dream

Cape Cod Times Opinion — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:35:00 -0400

There is something terribly wrong when the owner of a historic property along one of Massachusetts' most iconic ocean-cliff blocks chooses to paint his home lime green and citrus yellow following a rebuff for a remodel permit from three years ago.

Wake up Washington by supporting Jeff Perry