Tapping reserve not a good answer in oil politics
Our view rails at Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi for proposing to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower pump prices. It argues such borrowing offers only a short-term fix, weakens US energy independence, and shifts wealth via taxes, with no long-term plan for repayment or sustained benefit.
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Publisher’s View on Freedom and Self Control
Editorial argues that true freedom comes from self control, not political power. It links freedom to moral guidelines including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote and preserve personal liberty.
Media crush on Obama across newsroom roles
Stephen Chapman argues the press shows bias toward Barack Obama, noting reporters’ admiration and the Obama campaign's counterclaims. He compares coverage dynamics with past candidates, discusses journalist subjectivity, and predicts coverage will evolve as the campaign progresses toward Election Day.
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Barack Obama
John McCain
Newsweek
McCain
John Kerry
George W. Bush
Kerry
al Gore
Hillary Clinton
Hells Angels
Wigging Out Over Big Hair in Eldorado Polygamist Community
Guest columnist Charlen a Chandler riffs on polygamist wives from Eldorado and their elaborate hairstyles. She wonders about hair training, fashion influences, and time spent on dos while noting contrasts with local teens. The piece oscillates between satire and light cultural critique set in West Texas. Chandler lives in Dryden.
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Charlena Chandler
Paris
Madonna
Jolie
Pitt
Eldorado
Katie Holmes
West Texas
Chandler
Dryden
Permian Grad Ross Forrest to Play in All-Star Game Thrill
Hadley Mann from Seminole joins Ross Forrest from Permian as selections for tonight's Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star football game. Readers invited to submit opinions via email at onletters freedom.com with thumbs nominations.
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Hadley Mann
Seminole
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