Time to face reality signals waning Obama honeymoon
A Washington press conference for Barack Obama showed sharper questions, milder anger, and hints the president is no longer seen as a unifying figure. Polls reveal budget fears, GM bailouts unpopular, and health care debate weak in health policy clarity.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Promoted in 1988 Essay
A 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner is cited in a poem-like statement stressing personal freedom and self-control as the path to moral development. The piece argues freedom is a divine gift, not a political grant from anarchy, aligning with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
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Iran under a tyrant faces its own people in revolt
The essay argues Iran’s rulers act as conquerors over a restless population. It cites alleged ballot fraud around Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, references Guardian Council statements, and notes protests and arrests. It compares Iran’s regime to past autocrats who faced democratic pressure and emphasizes the crackdown on dissent and the loss of basic rights.
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Bond-like villains vex the messiah
Hart mocks Obama and global leaders, comparing Kim Jong Il and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to fantasy villains. He criticizes perceived reluctance to confront authoritarian regimes, jokes about pressuring Iran and North Korea, and argues for stronger backbones and clear democracy support. The column ends noting Hart’s contact as a Southern libertarian columnist.
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Larry Johnson Celebrity Golf Tournament supports Odessa College
Community athletes and donors cheered the Larry Johnson Celebrity Golf Tournament held to benefit Odessa College basketball. The event showcased local involvement and philanthropic support, inviting broader comment on public topics via onletters oada.com.
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