Libby case on trial wobbly justice call for restraint
Our view questions the Libby perjury case as misguided. The piece notes Libby’s role as Cheney aide in Iraq war moves and the debate over pursuing charges for allegedly lying to investigators about the Valerie Plame affair. It argues investigations and politics, not criminality, drove the case and that justice was not served by filing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Lewis
Scooter
Libby
Dick Cheney
United States
Iraq
Valerie Plame
Washington, D.C
Associated Press
Joseph Wilson
CIA
Patrick Fitzgerald
Richard Armitage
Armitage
Republic
Congress
Texas lawmakers and officials contact list
A compiled directory lists U S representatives and senators including Rep. Mike Conaway of Midland Rep. Ciro Rodriguez and Rep. Steve Pearce with their office addresses in Washington D C and local offices in Odessa and Midland Also noted are Sen John Cornyn and Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison along with state officials Rep George West Rep Tom Craddick and Sen Kel Seliger with their Austin and Midland addresses and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Conaway
Midland
Sil Cannon
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
U.S
Ciro Rodriguez
Democrat
San Antonio
Rayburn House
Steve Pearce
Hobbs
N.M
Longworth
Washington D.C
John Cornyn
Hart Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington
D.C
George E
Buddy" West
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Freedom as a path to self control and human potential
The text argues that true freedom lies in individuals controlling themselves and their output. It asserts that only under self mastery can people develop to their fullest capabilities and promote freedom to others.
Critics and consequences of Iraq war policy analyzed
Critics of the Bush administration argue missteps in Iraq extend beyond military choices to political aims and peacekeeping limits. The piece contends Iraq voter turnout surpassed US levels, warns against rushing a quick fix, and emphasizes long term regional volatility tied to Middle East oil and nuclear risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Iraq
United States
John Kerry
Charles Rangel
Saddam Hussein
Middle East
Drive-in era shapes Odessa youth memories
In a three part guest column MIKE MOORE recalls Odessa’s drive in culture from 1958 to 1965 centered on Tommy’s Drive-In near Odessa College. The 1960s high school reunions highlighted how drive-ins like Tommy’s formed social life, with owner Tommy Lombardo remembered as mentor and friend to many teens.
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Mike Moore
Tommy's Drive-In
California
Robbie Reddy
Heritage of Odessa Foundation
Barn Door
Reddyart
Moore
Austin
Holiday Inn Holidome
Highway 80
Odessa
Drive-In
Tommy Lombardo
Day
Grant
Roy
Tommy
Odessa College
Andrews Highway
Endless Horizons
Lombardo
Odessa Junior College
Tommy’s
North Texas University
United States
Thumbs Up for UTPB Growth and New Student Housing
Odessa American endorses the university's ongoing growth and the start of another housing phase. The paper invites reader feedback on current topics with options to email comments and submit a thumbs nomination.
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UTPB
Odessa
Freedom
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Cheney
ELE “Public Forum
Dessa American Ui
Odess
Patrick Canty
Taura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Bill Salter
God
Lowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Pbs.org
Newshour
Middle
Singapore
Lee Kwan Yew
Round Rock
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