Our View on the New Terrorism Challenge and Policy
In our view seven years after 9 11 the nation still misreads the terrorist threat and relies on illusions of security. The piece argues for a police-like, targeted multiagency approach including intelligence, surveillance, and diplomacy, plus withdrawing U S forces from Muslim lands to curb recruitment and reduce violence. It notes Iraq deepened jihadist inspiration and critiques Iraq invasion logic. The piece calls for discreet, multifaceted tools over broad military action, with a candid Iran–style warning on empire building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World Trade Center
Pentagon
America
Indiana
Lee Hamilton
United States
al- Qaida
Afghanistan
Taliban
Morocco
Indonesia
al-Qaida
U.S
Osama
bin Laden
Iraq
al-Qaida Central
Spain
England
Lawmakers and Federal Officials Contact Details Listed
A brief directory lists U S representatives and senators with their district and Washington offices in Midland Odessa Lubbock and Washington D C. It includes U S Rep Mike Conaway U S Rep Randy Neugebauer U S Sen John Cornyn and U S Sen Kay Bailey Hutchison with office addresses and phone numbers.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
W. Eighth St
Odessa
Desta Drive
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Cannon
Let peace begin with me editorial statement
The piece by editor Ken Brodnax proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self control. It asserts that true liberty comes from personal restraint aligned with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Obama Palin contrasts spur debate on readiness for presidency
Stephen Chapman argues that Bush remarks highlight doubts about Palin and Obama as presidential material. He notes Palin's limited executive experience versus Obama's broader, proven legislative record, while questioning McCain's choice and voters' grasp of Palin's policies and readiness.
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John McCain
Bush
Washington, D.C
McCain
Texas
White House
McCain and Co
Democratic Party
Sarah Palin
William Kristol
New York Times
Barack Obama
Obama
Rudy Giuliani
Palin
Alaska
Giuliani
Illinois General Assembly
U.S. Senate
Hillary Clinton
Capitol Hill
Washington
Oval Office
Fred Thompson
Chris Dodd
Senate
Nowhere
Dan Quayle
George Bush
Telling the tale of two states
Randy Jones argues Texas and California show contrasting economic paths as California faces deficits and higher costs while Texas grows jobs and attracts business. He cites tax, regulatory, and spending differences, noting Texas added hundreds of thousands of jobs while California shed them, and urges fiscal discipline and fewer regulations to sustain growth.
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Randy Jones
Texas
Ohio
Wall Street Journal
California
America
Texas Public Policy Foundation
Golden State
Jones
The
Texas Association of Business
Miss Permian Basin Fair 2008 Nomination Acknowledged
Notes praise for Nicole Miller as Miss Permian Basin Fair 2008 and invites readers to submit comments on current topics through email, asking for nominations.
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Nicole Miller
Freedom.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Federal
Patrick Ganty
Ken Brodnax
Laura Dennis
Stephen Chapman
Chapman
Chicago Tribune
Newsweek.com
Gary Brookins
Wade
Sys
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