I OUR VIEW The president's alternate reality
Our view argues that five years into the Iraq war the president remains out of touch with reality. It criticizes a bubble of loyal aides, praises few dissenting voices, and questions the surge’s effectiveness and the push for political reconciliation. It urges meaningful troop withdrawals and accountability.
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Bush
Pentagon
Iraq
Pacific
U.S
David Petraeus
al-Qaida
Texas lawmakers contact list from Midland Odessa area
A compiled directory lists federal officials and district representatives. It includes U S Representatives Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer and Ciro Rodriguez with office addresses in Washington and local Odessa Midland offices, plus U S Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison and state reps Tom Craddick Kel Seliger with their contact details.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington
D.C
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
Washington, D.C
Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Stance 1988
The piece proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self-control guiding human achievement. It frames freedom as moral discipline aligned with the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. The editorial emphasizes responsibility and the blessings of liberty.
Wright Obama rift over race and leadership tested
The piece contrasts Jeremiah Wright and Barack Obama, noting Wright’s harsh views versus Obama’s aim for unity beyond race. It compares Reagan and Bush tactics of courting extremists to win, and argues Obama risks reputational fallout if Wright’s rhetoric continues to shadow his candidacy. Wright’s influence on Obama remains a pivotal, unresolved issue.
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Jeremiah Wright
Barack Obama
America
Wright
Lincoln
Minuteman Project
Obama
Hoover Institution
Shelby Steele
Ronald Reagan
California
John Birch Society
Dwight Eisenhower
Reagan
George Wallace
George W. Bush
Bob Jones University
Bush
Trinity United Church of Christ
Public forum urges parents to prevent teen drinking at events
Prom and graduation excite teens yet smart decisions are urged. The piece cites NAS and Roper Youth Report data showing parents strongly influence teen choices about alcohol. It promotes the Prevent Don’t Provide program and asks parents to discuss safe, lawful behavior with their children.
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National Academy of Sciences
Roper
Standard Sales Co
Familytalkonline
Retha Fortenberry Standard Sales CO
Basin PBS Quiz Show Nods for High School Students
Readers praise Basin PBS for a new quiz show aimed at high school students. The station invites ideas for both positive and negative comments on current topics and asks readers to email onletters link freedom.com with a thumbs nomination.
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PBS
Freedom.com
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Buddy” West
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Tom Craddick
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
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Laura Dennis
Ken Brodnax
Stephen Chapman
Wsj.com
Washwire
Chapman
The
Chicago Tribune
John Trever
Caroll Skaggs
C-Span
Washington Journal
Texas
Skaggs
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