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Monday, November 3. 2008

"Fines" on success

I very much enjoyed Sarah's speech in Nevada which we posted yesterday.

Two things stood out for me: First, that women create as many businesses in America as men. I didn't know that. Bravo!

Second, her using the term "fines" for taxes on business success. That is wonderfully Reaganesque.

Posted by The Barrister in Politics at 13:47 | Comments (3) | Trackbacks (0)

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GK Chesterton made this observation back in 1931:
"A citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter."
#1 Pajak on 2008-11-03 16:09 (Reply)
Today the news showed all the stump speeches, and as all four were out on the trail, I had a chance at one point to hear all four speak while I was not looking at the TV. What a difference there is in seeing a person speak and simply hearing them. Obama 'sounded' like a cheat. I heard no sincerity in his voice, and his pauses and "umms" nearly drove me crazy. Biden was not bad although he sounded too angry. Palin - well, I have to say it: I almost turned off the sound. I find her voice very annoying and felt like a traitor for my feelings as I admire her deeply. This morning I heard McCain and he sounded exhausted, but by mid-day, he was up and running. There was no question about the sincerity in his voice, and he spoke without pause and maintained his enthusiasm and optimism with much grace.

What a schedule McCain has today, and Cindy is with him all the way. That's kind of cool. She is a very graceful woman.
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#2 Meta on 2008-11-03 19:36 (Reply)
BO's "Umms" drive me nuts too. Public speaking 101 - avoid saying "umm" because you will sound stupid and / or insincere.
#2.1 NJSoldier on 2008-11-04 08:25 (Reply)

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