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December 30, 2005
Take Cheney away; and IBM's plans for the middle class
Jim Hightower
December 23, 2005
After five years as president, W. remains securely sealed in his political cocoon, void of real-life experiences, pure of any intrusion by the hardships of regular folks; and it's wrong to think that faith talk and photo-ops with evangelicals will be enough to convert people to the Democratic cause
Jim Hightower
December 16, 2005
Coming up with a timetable for leaving Iraq isn't unpatriotic or cowardly; and Bush's EPA proposes a new rule for testing toxic pesticides on humans, giving pesticide corporations clear-cut exceptions to the supposed federal ban on human testing
Jim Hightower
December 9, 2005
You don't have to be a gabillionaire to maximize your philanthropic impact; and White House's favorite government contractor mistreating foreign workers in Iraq.
Jim Hightower
December 2, 2005
Bush tries branding his critics as unpatriotic, wailing that it is 'deeply irresponsible' to question his motives
Jim Hightower
November 25, 2005
This basic human right gets short shrift in today's materialistic world; and Support Your Local Farmers
Jim Hightower
November 18, 2005
Leaked internal memo shows a company scheming to cut back on employee benefits; and winner of common-sense competition will get $100,000 smackers
Jim Hightower
November 11, 2005
The Pentagon spends more than a billion in tax dollars every day; and commercial soul, not corporate logos, is what counts
Jim Hightower
November 4, 2005
'If an ordinary American did to a 7-Eleven what
Halliburton routinely does to taxpayers, that poor soul
would be doing 25-to-life in state prison'; Domestic
oppression in the air?
Jim Hightower
October 28, 2005
Fifty percent of Americans say they want Congress to consider impeaching Bush if he lied about his reasons for invading Iraq; and while Big Oil gouges America, Congress gives refiners new tax breaks and anti-pollution requirement exemptions
Jim Hightower
October 21, 2005
Heretical entrepreneurs choosing community, quality of life over profits; and Perry comes to the rescue of our poor, hard-up judges, raising their pay to three times the average Texan's income
Jim Hightower
October 14, 2005
No Child Left Alone, er Behind, 'opt out' provision lets parents keep kids' names out of military recruiters' hands; and Big Oil rolling in the hurricane dough
Jim Hightower
October 7, 2005
Firefighters put to work as FEMA publicity agents; and poor, desperate Bushites look to the American people to pay for their mess in Iraq
Jim Hightower
September 30, 2005
New Georgia driver license law keeps poor folks down; and family-owned businesses put people ahead of profits
Jim Hightower
September 23, 2005
Media swallows 'Cowboy President' spin; and Big Brother keeping an eye on bookworms
Jim Hightower
September 16, 2005
Where's W.? Not on the Gulf Coast; and 'Thou shalt not kill' slips evangelist's mind
Jim Hightower
September 9, 2005
Support our indie coffee houses; and join the fight against library budget cuts
Jim Hightower
September 2, 2005
Standing up for working families, the middle class, and the poor; and National Guard preying on the desperate
Jim Hightower
August 26, 2005
Do we really mean the stuff we're sticking on our cars?; and smut goes corporate
Jim Hightower
August 19, 2005
Public utility watchdogs keep close eye on corporate executives' parties; become a head honcho and get rewarded for not producing
Jim Hightower
August 12, 2005
Bushites squelch negative Central American labor conditions report; and sustainable food program teaches students more than they'll ever learn in a sterile classroom
Jim Hightower
August 5, 2005
The Wal-Mart way in Latin America is a bad way, factory monitor learns; and economic theorists not thinking in real-world terms
Jim Hightower
July 29, 2005
The dark art of science twisting; and if you're in your fightin' prime, Uncle Sam is watching
Jim Hightower
July 22, 2005
Enlist the rich; and Supremes clear the way for government to turn your property over to companies that'll pay more in taxes
Jim Hightower
July 15, 2005
Even W wonders; and Bush's hatchet man thrives on attacking 'political enemies'
Jim Hightower
July 8, 2005
Corporations promising to relocate here and to create lots of jobs in exchange for tax breaks and other goodies are full of it; and Transportation Security Administration doing a lot more than making you take off your shoes
Jim Hightower
July 1, 2005
U.S. media establishment yawned at damming Downing Street Memo; and Merck launches advertising blitz to portray itself as 'huggable teddy bear of a corporation'
Jim Hightower
June 24, 2005
It's not easy being a CEO; and touch a football or feast on fried shrimp, and go to hell
Jim Hightower
June 17, 2005
The wrong side of democracy; and taxpayers' bucks fill corporate piggy banks
Jim Hightower
June 10, 2005
Norquist disowns stinky pal; and forget about a living wage
Jim Hightower
June 3, 2005
'Texas – Third World and Proud of It!' and a job-busting and environment-exploiting agreement
Jim Hightower
May 27, 2005
A Japanese, Chinese, and Canadian affair; and 'The Hammer' gets prayerful
Jim Hightower
May 20, 2005
Help save Mother Earth; and so much cash, so little time
Jim Hightower
May 13, 2005
Making America dependent on domestic oil instead of focusing on conservation and renewable fuels is an ass-backward energy policy; and the ridiculous notion that we should treat corporations like living beings
Jim Hightower
May 6, 2005
Sale: One new identity for $35, two for $50; and What legislators, cigars, Fleetwood Mac tickets, Starbucks, and limo rides have in common
Jim Hightower
April 29, 2005
Uncle Sam says 'tough break' to regular taxpaying citizens, 'anything for you, Lockheed'; and working stiffs sponge up the stress of globalization
Jim Hightower
April 22, 2005
Big Cendant is watching you; and honcho H. Lee Scott Jr.'s tantrum wins recognition
Jim Hightower
April 15, 2005
Senator takes pity on poor little CEOS; and Propaganda Rules!
Jim Hightower
April 8, 2005
Privatization hasn't been a rosy ride for others; and Bill Hammond crowned Gooberhead for job peddling for son in letter to legislators
Jim Hightower
April 1, 2005
Right-wingers seize upon Schiavo case; and white-collar hucksters enjoy their freedom
Jim Hightower
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