Robertson Defends Call to Kill Chavez Sparks Backlash
Pat Robertson faced sharp criticism after suggesting the United States should “take him out” of Hugo Chavez. He later apologized admitting the statement was in frustration and insisted he did not mean assassination. Bush officials and Christian conservatives weighed in on the controversy.
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Notable quotes from Bush Sheehan and military official
President Bush warns insurgents will fail while addressing Idaho National Guard troops and families. Cindy Sheehan returns to Crawford after caring for her ill mother in California. Gen. Gary Heckman discusses large scale maneuvers in base-closing analysis. A 15 year old New Yorker Joshelyn Vivas recalls his family surviving a crash landing in the Peruvian Amazon with a baby nearby.
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The First Amendment Text Summary
The First Amendment prohibits government establishment of religion and protects free exercise freedom of speech press and assembly and petition for redress of grievances. It establishes core civil liberties and limits government power over expression and religious practice.
Budget headlines tilt as cuts hit rural America
Alan Guebert argues the Aug 15 CBO deficit figure masks deeper cuts. He criticizes lawmakers for using revised deficits to push entitlements caps and permanent tax cuts, warning rural Americans would face Medicare, Medicaid, farm programs, and food assistance reductions totaling trillions over a decade. He urges readers to see the broader political maneuvering.
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Roberts teen attitude fuels debate over Supreme Court pick
Columnist notes John Roberts' teenage writings show flirtation with single sex schooling and blunt humor on gender. Critics cite 1972 and 1985 memos as evidence of a provocative tone. Parker suggests the debate hinges on how humor and attitude shape views of gender equity.
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Powerless journalists question expertise and influence
Charley Reese argues journalists have no real power and should stop posing as experts. He praises Seymour Hersh as a rare truth seeker, notes that reporting rarely changes policy, and urges humility. He stresses journalists are observers not reformers, and calls for readers to act on facts.
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