Our View on Iraq War Lesson Year One
The piece weighs the Iraq war and occupation, noting Saddam’s ouster and some infrastructure gains but citing high American casualties and ongoing danger. It argues against preventive war, urges clarity on postwar governance, and highlights public opinion splits in the United States and Iraq about democracy and future military action.
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Basra
Baghdad
Falluja
Baquba
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
U.S
Gallup
ABC News
Texas lawmakers and officials listed with contact addresses
The list names Rep George E West of Odessa Rep Tom Craddick of Midland Sen Robert Duncan of Lubbock Sen Kel Seliger of Amarillo Gov Rick Perry provides multiple mailing addresses in Austin and local offices in Odessa and Amarillo for outreach and correspondence.
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George E
Buddy” West
Odessa
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Robert Duncan
Lubbock
E. Eighth St
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Why do they hate us and what it means for nations
Thomas Lowell argues that reversals of fortune shape relations between civilizations, noting how the Islamic world once led in science and learning but now lags behind the West. He highlights disparities in books, translations, patents, and oil, and warns that demagogues may exploit perceived inferiority. He concludes that the Western answer may be to hate or to self-critique, and identifies Lowell as a Hoover Institution senior fellow.
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China
Europe
Africa
Middle East
West
Japan
Lowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Politics as strategy and Kerry flip flops
Cal Thomas argues politics is an art of deception. He cites John Kerry’s shifting positions, referencing a Washington Post editorial noting Kerry’s lack of bedrock principles. He contrasts Kerry with Bush and notes Dean’s criticisms amid campaign ads. Thomas closes with his Fox News host role.
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Tiffany & Co
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Wal-Mart
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Post
Howard Dean
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Dean
Tim Russert
Meet the Press
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Washington
John Kerry
Iraq
The
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Killmore
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