| 1984 Republican Party Platform
This year, the American people will choose between two diametrically opposed visions of what America should be. The Republican Party looks at our people and sees a new dawn of the American spirit. The Democratic Party looks at our nation and sees the twilight of the American soul. Republicans affirm that now, as throughout history, the spiritual and intellectual genius of the American people will create a better nation and maintain a just peace. To Republicans, creativity and growth are imperatives for a new era of opportunity for all. The Republican Party's vision of America's future, the heart of our 1984 Platform, begins with a basic premise: From freedom comes opportunity; from opportunity comes growth; from growth comes progress.
London shares higher in early deals in thin trade, after late NY rally ...
The Financial Times reported today that fears of bleak trading on the high street look to have eased after a last-minute surge of shopping, although concerns over profits remain after widespread discounting of stock in the run-up to Christmas. Figures from Footfall, the Experian-owned market research company, showed an increase in shopper numbers of 6.8 pct on Saturday, climbing to more than 20 pct on Sunday as shoppers hunted for bargains, the newspaper said. However, the Guardian pointed out that the sales surge masks growing gloom over a New Year slump, according to an ICM poll conducted for the newspaper. Among the blue chip gainers, Marks & Spencer added 3-1/2 pence at 553-1/2, while Next gained 1 penny at 1,624, but Argos-owner Home Retail Group shed 1-1/2 pence at 327.
Independents Help McCain in Michigan
He pulled in more than 1,000 people at Clawson High School on Saturday , one sign read "Independents for McCain" , and another 1,000 on Sunday at the Crystal Garden Hall in Howell. One woman stood up and asked him why he has the reputation for being the "most liberal of all the conservatives." "I'm entertained by it. I will match my record with anyone. I am pro-life, pro-defense, anti-regulation, anti-taxes, by any conservative measure you have," McCain said. He then acknowledged instances when he's broken with the Republican Party. "There have been times where I put the country ahead of my party, and I will continue to do that as president of the United States." The line drew hearty applause. In Warren on Saturday, one couple , neither Republicans , stood on the edge of some 400 people at a banquet hall.
Views: ID theft; winter weather driving; BTN
I am happy to be able to go out for dinner or for a drink at my favorite bar and not have to contend with smoke from those with careless attitudes. I live in Madison and have become used to the absence of smoke. One think I do regret, however, is the accumulation of cigarette butts on Madison's new ashtrays, otherwise knows as the sidewalks. .
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