1979 start of US war on militant Islam in Bowden view
Editorial on the 1979 Tehran embassy takeover as the start of a long war against militant Islam. Bowden argues the event launched a clash with radical Islamists, shaping U S Iran relations and fueling decades of conflict including 9 11 and the Iraq war. The piece cites Time Magazine reviewer and Bowden's Guests of the Ayatollah.
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Unity08 proposes a bipartisan 2008 ticket in a Web driven bid
Washington Post columnist David Broder reports Unity08 aims to form a bipartisan presidential ticket via an Internet nominating convention in 2008. Founders include Hamilton Jordan, Jerry Rafshoon, Doug Bailey, and Angus King with youth advocates Lindsay Ullman and Zach Clayton. The plan seeks to appeal to disillusioned voters, though mobilizing major candidates and ballot access in all states presents major hurdles.
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Clinton as politician defined by ambiguity and ambition
Cal Thomas surveys Hillary Clinton's public image, noting Dan Balz's front page characterization of a figure with deep experience yet unclear convictions. The piece discusses immigration, abortion, flag burning, the Iraq War, and Morris’s critique, arguing that character may outweigh policy in voters’ eyes and that Clinton is seen by some as a pandering candidate.
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Public Forum readers debate party loyalties and immigration
Reader Harold Piehler cites party shifts by Tim Shallenburg and contrasts Gerald Ford era views with today. He recalls the Trail of Tears and Black Hills treaties to argue for fair treatment of native peoples and lawful immigration. The Journal-World invites brief letters up to 250 words with contact details and editorial rights.
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