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The Cheat Sheet

Talking Points from Dr. Spade

Security

 1) Get the loose nuclear material from the old Soviet Union into safe hands (ours) within three years.

 2) Expand talks with North Korea and Iran. Put no conditions on meeting: get to the table, then set conditions.

 3) FULLY fund security measures for our ports, airports, borders, and local police forces.

Security

Taxes, the Budget, and Social Security

 1) Let the Bush tax cuts expire and relieve us of another $1 trillion hole in the next ten years alone.

 2) Reduce or (as The Economist suggests) eliminate corporate welfare subsidies.

 3) Remove the salary cap on Social Security to cover payments for the next 75 years.

Taxes, Fiscal Irresponsibility, and Social Security

9/11

 1) Where was George? Really?

 2) Watch the outstanding videos at the bottom of these pages:

9/11 and Security

Iraq

 1) Provide sufficient troops, armor, and supplies for our soldiers.

 2) Set a timetable for withdrawal.

 3) Invest in infrastructure improvements. They pay off in peace.

Security

Evolution

 1) One time during the week, say, in SCIENCE class, ask students to let their observations influence their views rather than the other way around.

Evolution

The Clintons

 1) Apparently, conservatives don't like them.

 2) Few politicians -- few people, really -- can intelligently discuss so many subjects. Give credit where it's due.

 3) Their personal matters are... personal.

      While national voyeurism is clearly great fun, family matters should remain family matters. Stick to the game.

Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton

The 2000 Election

 1) We appointed as President the man who didn't win. Really.

 2) More Floridians voted for Gore than for Bush.

     Yep, that's according to the most comprehensive count ever, endorsed even by conservative papers.

 3) It is impolite to say "Ralph Nader" or "Katherine Harris" at the dinner table.

2000 Election

Values

 1) They'd be a wonderful addition to American politics.

Meet the New G.O.P.

Etiquette
 1) Arguments should be made about points, not people.

      It doesn't matter that Michael Moore is fat, nor that Bill O'Reilly has a splotchy face.

      No need to discuss Hillary Clinton's sexual preferences, nor even to pretend you know anything about them.

 2)  See #3 above.

 3)  Dr. Spade firmly believes toilet paper should be hung facing out.

Sources and Smackdown