Mixed opinion in France on EU Constitution rejection
Across Europe the French referendum against the European constitution sparks debate over the bloc’s future. Analysts warn only full ratification by 25 states can realize the treaty, while others call for adjustments to voting methods and a clearer European motor beyond Paris and Berlin. The vote highlights fears of economic strain and sovereignty as EU growth presses on.
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Asahi Shimbun
Tokyo
Europe
France
European Union
Nice
Great Britain
Washington Post
Germany
United States
Britain
Margaret Thatcher
Tears for Our Soldiers A Father’s Wartime Diary
Frank Schaeffer recalls his son Sgt John Schaeffer’s two Iraq tours and the shift in his views. He describes sleepless nights, near harm from cardboard tubes mistaken for RPGs, and the awakening to grief for strangers from Arlington to Farg o. He credits his son with uniting him to his country and to the families of the fallen.
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Frank Schaeffer
Marines
Iraq
John Schaeffer
Middle East
John
Boston
Washington
Kuwait
Genie
Dad
Arlington
Bozeman
Tampa
Fargo
Los Angeles Times
Culture of life debate and Bush remarks scrutinized
The piece critiques President Bush on the phrase culture of life used repeatedly in public remarks about Social Security and stem cell research. It contrasts his stance with civilian casualties in Iraq, cites death and injury estimates, and questions policy consistency and ethical boundaries. It also mocks the language around embryos and pro life versus gun lobbies, calling out political inconsistency.
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George Bushes
Bush
Greece
N.Y
Baghdad
Downing Street
Iraq
New York Times
Saddam
Critics Fire Back at Senate Bailout of Dems in NK Negotiations
The piece rails at Democrats for blocking Bush nominees and claims Republicans caved to minority rules after seven GOP mavericks signed a deal. It contrasts past partisan tactics with present brinkmanship, alleging a new norm where minority power stalls majority decisions. It references Bolton and notable senators.
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Gers
North Korea
Clinton
Senate Democrats
Senate
National Treasury
Bush
Trent Lott
Trivial Pursuit
Jim Jeffords
New York Times
John Bolton
Allet
Bassador
United Nations
Texas
Oklahoma
al Gore
P. Diddy
Bill Frist
Westphalia
Republic
Chuck Schumer
Lindsey Graham
Mike DeWine
John McCain
John Warner
Olympia Snowe
Susan Collins
Lincoln Chafee
Schumer
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Corriere Della Sera
Milan
Italy
Molly Ivins
Creators Syndicate
Ann Coulter
Universal Press Syndicate
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