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80The Poor Get Poorer, And Poorer
by William F. Torpey
A few decades ago, songwriter Gus Kahn penned the phrase, "There's nothing surer, the rich get rich and the poor get poorer" as part of the lyrics of "Ain't We Got Fun." The phrase is now just another cliche,... published 3 weeks ago
79Dollar Coin: Three Strikes You're Out
by William F. Torpey
Whenever I see a report about the (re)current idea of replacing greenbacks with new $1 coins I suffer a mild case of deju vu. Don't you? published 5 months ago
77Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks?
by William F. Torpey
Financial pundits can tick off dozens of strategies for winning in the market. Such advice ranges from the astrological alignment of the stars to environmentally correct stocks or mutual funds. I say, if you have spare funds, take the plunge -- but be careful! published 5 weeks ago
76Enforce Law With a Little Compassion
by William F. Torpey
A California mother faced serious criminal charges recently after her 680-pound, 13-year-old daughter died "on a filthy bed sheet, surrounded by empty food cartons, feces in the folds of her body." Why do we wait for tragedy to strike before taking legal action? published 2 weeks ago
75To Any Dog That Bites: Bite the Dust
by William F. Torpey
It's a rare bird indeed who doesn't like, or love, domesticated animals, especially pets. But, naturally, animals sometimes behave like animals. Incidents of dogs biting people have created calls for some kind of action. published 4 months ago
75Oak Hills: A Bogie or an Eagle?
by William F. Torpey
Oak Hills, the city of Norwalk's municipal golf course, was created in the 1960s when a few community leaders pressed for a public golf course. Scandal and poor management soon followed, but it appears now the bogie phase has passed and today the course is under par. published 5 weeks ago
73Preserve Our Constitution
by William F. Torpey
Why is it that so many of us feel that the rights and responsibilities we inherited from our forefathers may be, despite our reverence for the U.S. Constitution, in serious jeopardy? published 8 months ago
72Gosh, I Hope I Never Get To Be Too Rich
by William F. Torpey
Wealthy people often say that money isn't everything; that money can't buy happiness. Strange as it may seem, I agree. I wouldn't want to be one. In fact, I actually look upon rich people with pity; I feel sorry for them! published 6 months ago
72The Two-Party System
by William F. Torpey
The two-party system is not a one-party idea, contrary to popular belief. One does not have to go to France or Italy, or to myriad South American countries that have multiple factions, or parties, to find an example of how coalitions can lead to inaction and disaster. published 8 months ago
72Hi, Friend; I've Got My Eye On You!
by William F. Torpey
It isn't until your brow begins to wrinkle with age that you realize how fast the news of the day becomes history. And, as an ancient expression goes, the older you get the faster the time goes. We were just kids during WW II. To a man, though, we were patriotic, almost jingoistic. published 4 months ago
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