Common sense on Iran situation in OUR VIEW
The piece weighs a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iran's nuclear program against prior assessments, arguing the latest report reduces the chance of a U S military strike. It notes NIEs reflect cautious language and internal bias, lauds the pushback against neoconward aims, and asserts the plan to attack Iran would have destabilized the region and harmed the U S. welcome but imperfect.
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Commentary Magazine
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American Enterprise Institute
Weekly Standard
National Review
U.S
United States
Israel
Middle East
Iraq
William Fallon
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CIA
State Department
Saddam
Freedom and self control in moral guidance
A passage argues freedom as a divine gift tied to self-control rather than political power. It emphasizes personal responsibility, ethical conduct, and alignment with commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as foundational truths.
College growth sparks debate on education value
The piece cites Stanford economist Thomas Sowell and others arguing that expanding admissions at Stanford Yale and Princeton risks diluting education. It draws on Sowell's views from a syndicated column and Vedder of Ohio University, noting that many students seek college as a social scene rather than learning.
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Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Stanford
Yale
Princeton
Richard Vedder
Ohio University
Center For
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Vedder
Max Weber
Cornell
UCLA
Douglass College
Howard University
Amherst College
Learning how to live at the top in Permian football
Richard Dickson recounts junior and senior years at Permian High School, detailing playoff battles, JV-to-varsity transitions, brutal off seasons, and personal lessons. He notes the physical toll, the rallying culture, and his later move into law enforcement, ending with his career in narcotics work.
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Panthers
Permian
Texas
Permian High School
Wilkins
Dickson
Rankin Red Devils shine in six man playoffs for title
Thumbs up to the Rankin Red Devils for a strong run in the six man football playoffs as they chase a state title. Readers may email comments on current topics with thumbs nominations to freedom.com and note their support.
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