Capitalism defended by a Bluefield columnist
James H. "Smokey" Shott of Bluefield VA argues that capitalism fuels prosperity and political freedom, countering anti business campaigns by Democrats. He contends profits sustain firms, oil taxes raise prices, and subsidies for alternative energy should not undermine oil firms. He cites Friedman and Rand to defend market vitality.
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United States
Europe
Soviet Union
Winston Churchill
America
Energy Information Administration
Adam Smith
Ayn Rand
Milton Friedman
James H. “Smokey” Shott
Bluefield, VA
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Roles and Quote
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas Colley as Executive Editor with roles for News Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry Managing Editor and City Editor. The page includes a Bible verse from Psalms 144 3 4.
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William ‘Randy’ Deason
Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Health Right clinics face drug distribution cut by new rules
West Virginia lawmakers approved SB 722 to regulate free clinics but new rules would force clinics like Mercer Health Right to hire a pharmacist at up to 100000 dollars annually. Critics warn the cost may force clinics to stop dispensing life saving medications and push patients to emergency rooms. Senator Chafin pledged to resolve the issue and urged constituents to contact legislators and the Board of Pharmacy.
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West Virginia
Mercer Health Right
Mercer County
Senate
Board of Pharmacy
Debbie Enigk
Daily Telegraph
Secretary of State
Enigk
H. Truman Chafin
D-Mingo
Chafin
West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Abortion debate letter argues laws cannot solve problems
The letter contends the author contradicts himself by asserting laws cannot solve problems while noting laws enabled abortion. It argues abortion is unnatural and scripture supports natural law, claiming legalizing it creates the real issues and overrules nature. The writer asserts man made laws reinforce natural law and challenges the opposing view.
Saddleback forum sparks debate on church and politics
Star Parker of CURE criticizes Pastor Rick Warren for hosting a presidential candidate forum at Saddleback Church. The piece calls out the mingling of religion with public policy, warns of relativism, and argues political neutrality is not a pastor’s role. It notes Warren’s high book sales and the broader cultural concern over celebrity influence in politics.
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McCain
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Barbra Streisand
Rick Warren
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SNL
Lou Dobbs
Brit Hume
Pastor Warren
John McCain
America
Warren
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National Right To Life Committee
Star Parker
Cure, Coalition On Urban Renewal and Education
Urbancare.o.g
Parker
Urbancure.org
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