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The True Cost of a Golden Parachute

So Viacom chief executive Tom Freston is out — forced out, i.e., fired. But he leaves with a nice parting gift: about a hundred million bucks and at least that in un-used stock options. Which got me thinking: What keeps a hotshot executive hot when he has nothing financially to …

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Haters Need Not Apply

Here’s a question for you: Which president was hated more by his opponents, Clinton or Bush the younger? In just a few moments I’ll talk to President Bush about the personal attacks leveled against him, but my vote goes to Mr. Bush as enduring more vitriol, although it’s close. President …

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Is It Civil War in Iraq?

NBC News has declared that there is indeed a civil war in Iraq. Now that’s not shocking, because NBC is the most aggressive anti-Bush network these days, as they have made a calculated effort to woo left-wing viewers. The question is: Is NBC wrong about Iraq? The answer is yes …

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