Opinion
Shock Value: Happy Anniversary, Tasergate
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 16, 2008Admittedly, we don't have the best memories.
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Middle class needs more than just money
By Sterling Davenport | Sep. 16, 2008While Nick Fitzpatrick's Tuesday article makes some interesting points, he seems to have missed a few fundamental ones. Obama's tax plan calls for lower taxes on the middle class than does McCain's plan.
Opinion
Global warming is real
By Lindsay Feinberg | Sep. 16, 2008When will people realize global climate change is not just a ploy made up by crazy liberals to gain power and freak out the world just for kicks? Yesterday in class I was shocked to hear a classmate refer to global climate change as "that stupid global warming thing." Seriously?
Opinion
McCain represents Conservative value
By Andrew Fells | Sep. 16, 2008Every morning when I get to campus, I find an Alligator newspaper and thumb through it. I am never surprised to find this liberally biased newspaper having some type of derogatory editorial referencing Sen. John McCain, Gov. Sarah Palin or the Republican Party.
Opinion
Gator Party not just for Greeks
By Jim Martz | Sep. 16, 2008The allegations that the Gator Party is actually the "Greek Party" are ridiculous. As a Gator Party senator, I can say with absolute sincerity that this is not true. The Gator Party prides itself on enlisting qualified and outstanding leaders from different organizations at UF, many of whom have no Greek-based involvement.
Opinion
Barr should withdraw from race
By Ben Sarbey | Sep. 14, 2008It is a travesty that Rep. Bob Barr really doesn't stand a chance in the national election. His beliefs more closely coincide with mine; however, I am still convinced that a vote for Barr is a vote thrown away. I refuse to stoop my vote down to the level of mere symbolism. I crave real world results, and I truly want what's best for my country. Thus, I must decide who is the lesser of two evils - McCain or Obama?
Opinion
Bringing Sexy Back
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2008While tuning in to see Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's acceptance speech, we are almost positive that everyone was hanging on her every word, transfixed by her persuasive political statements and promises of change.
Opinion
GOP represents middle class
By Nick Fitzpatrick | Sep. 14, 2008Andrew Coffey asserts that the Republican Party doesn't represent middle-class voters. Does he think Democrats do? Or is he just too politically biased to see reality? Liberals paint the Republican Party as out-of-touch because they know Democrats will lose on the issues. The price of energy is a huge drain on the economy. It is the Republicans, not the Democrats, who want to take actions to immediately reduce the price of energy. Americans want jobs. The Republicans understand small businesses create jobs and support policies that give incentive for creating growth. It is the Democrats who vilify businesses, tax them until it is unprofitable to operate in the U.S. and then complain when they leave.
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Barr deserves attention
By Rob Scherban | Sep. 14, 2008My compliments to Neal Conner, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Alachua County, for his opinion piece entitled "Libertarian Party Stands for Change" on Friday. What a breath of fresh air in this otherwise discouraging election between two candidates who are very close on issues. I can't tolerate another minute of more of the same. Barr is coming to Gainesville soon, and I want to hear what he has to say before I throw away my vote one more time.
Opinion
SG’s party system needs revamping
Sep. 14, 2008Change is clearly the most powerful bipartisan player in this election cycle. It is joined by the call to throw entrenched special interests out of government.
Sports
Tebow at home in Knoxville
Sep. 14, 2008Sometimes it's easy to forget Tim Tebow is just a junior.
Opinion
Power struggle: McCain pulls ahead in Florida
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2008A lot can be accomplished in six weeks. If you are a registered Democrat living in Florida, then you'd better hope that about 4 percent of a state's popular vote will change in a month and a half.
Opinion
Libertarian Party stands for change
By NEAL CONNER | Sep. 11, 2008Kyle Robisch missed the very point of voting in a constitutional republic in his Tuesday editorial titled "Libertarian candidate has no chance."
Opinion
Sept. 11 should be a national holiday
Sep. 10, 2008Sitting quietly in biology class, my eyes were transfixed on the screen in front of me.
Opinion
U.S. can’t afford passive stance
By Knute Nathe | Sep. 10, 2008In Wednesday's paper, Rafael Sabbagh suggested that America should exercise a "humbler" policy regarding Russia's invasion of the sovereign republic of Georgia.
Opinion
New Cold War rhetoric only serves to distract Americans
By Johnathan M. Alba | Sep. 10, 2008First, I want to say I agree with Mr. Sabbagh's Wednesday column because the United States is on hard times.
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Digital Dominance
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2008Our prayers have been answered.
Opinion
Choose the candidate who reflects your beliefs
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2008Earlier this week, we published an opinion column about Libertarian candidate Bob Barr's chances of being elected - rather, the lack thereof.
