Self-reliance

For years, GOP leaders have talked about the potential for making inroads among black voters, many of whom are culturally conservative. In polls, large numbers of blacks voice support for issues often identified with the GOP. Many black voters are anti-abortion, favor school choice and back efforts to pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news.../washpost/20050126/pl_washpost/a35238_2005jan25

In a speech marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Wednesday that the world “didn’t lift a finger” to stop the Holocaust.
“The state of Israel has learned this lesson, and since its founding, it has defended itself and its residents, and provides safety to Jews everywhere. We know that we can only rely on ourselves,” he said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6870869/
I guess relying on yourselves includes the billions of dollars the U.S. sends Israel.
http://www.aish.com/jewishissues/middleeast/U.S._Aid_To_Israel.asp

A dozen Republican and Democratic senators want to put nonprescription cold medicines that contain pseudoephedrine, the main ingredient used to make meth, behind the counter. Consumers would have to talk to a pharmacy worker and show photo ID before purchasing Sudafed, Tylenol flu medicine or other popular remedies.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory?id=443323

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