Texas views on Iraq troop withdrawals and Maliki leadership
The piece argues that despite volatility and insurgent activity, gradual troop reductions could occur. It notes Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki’s push to consolidate power, training of up to 250000 Iraqi troops and police, and ongoing cabinet challenges. It cites cautious optimism about possible U.S. and British force reductions and mentions seeking Shia willingness to negotiate with moderate Sunnis.
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Walter Russell Mead
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Dallas Morning
Space partnership to propel space exploration beyond NASA
Senate space subcommittee chair Hutchison urges greater private sector role in lunar and Mars exploration. She cites a four year gap between shuttle retirement and the planned CEV flight and supports private flight tech to bridge it. Burt Rutan’s SpaceShipOne critique signals demand for breakthrough tech over Apollo heritage. NASA backs prize contests and private tech, but a long range strategy with regulatory support is urged.
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Mars
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Texas
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Motto
The Odessa American Freedom page declares its mission to inform readers so they can promote and preserve freedom. It frames freedom as self-control aligned with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence and as a divine gift rather than political grant.
Haditha killings and media bias in Iraq debate
Charen argues Haditha may become the era’s biggest story while criticizing liberal presses for focusing on negative Iraq coverage. She highlights My Lai analogies, cites Amir Taheri on Iraq progress, and warns Western media downplay gains like refugee return, GDP rebound, and rising Iraqi institutions.
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Afghanistan
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Amir Taheri
Commentary Magazine
Saddam
Karbala
Najaf
Riaj
The Return of Chicken Little and Enron Scandals in Texas
Ivins argues for campaign finance reform linking Enron fraud to political influence. He cites Lay and Skilling, deregulation, and payoff politics, urging public funding to curb corporate power and protect democracy.
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Ken Lay
Jeff Skilling
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Fort Worth
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Skilling
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Pennsylvania
Brian Schweitzer
Montana
Bill Richardson
New Mexico
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Newt Gingrich
Tom DeLay
George W. Bush
Bush
Bush Cheney
Thumbs Up for Centennial Anthem at First Christian Church
Odessa American invites reader opinions on current topics including a thumbs up for Ronald Bennett who composed a centennial anthem for First Christian Church. Email onletters freedom.com with your thumbs nomination and note the topic you support or oppose.
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