OUR VIEW Sept 11 post mortems implicate bureaucrats
This editorial assigns blame to high level bureaucrats for intelligence and law enforcement lapses before Sept 11. It notes FBI and CIA field agents faced legal obstacles, delaying actions that might have halted the hijacking plot. It highlights missed warnings from Minnesota and Phoenix agents and warns that complacent leadership risks public safety.
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Texas Legislators and Officials Contact Details
Lawmakers State Officials Rep George E Buddy West Odessa TX district offices in Austin and Odessa plus other offices. Rep Tom Craddick Midland GOP mailbox in Austin. Sen Robert Duncan Lubbock and Odessa offices in Austin and Eighth Street Odessa. Sen Teel Bivins Amarillo district mailbox in Austin.
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Buddy” West
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Gore's 2004 bid on caution and waiting for UN support
Thomas Lowell argues Al Gore signals a 2004 run by framing Bush Iraq policy as premature. Gore favors waiting for UN votes and broader international backing, contrasting with a unilateral rush and echoing a Clinton style restraint to win Democratic support.
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New U S Strategy Shifts From Deterrence to Preemption
Cal Thomas outlines a shift from Cold War deterrence to a preemptive strategy against terrorism. The plan favors unilateral action if needed, seeks counterproliferation, and links security to economic growth through free markets. Thomas notes Bush’s goal to put America first and asserts the new defense posture is sound, despite implementation challenges.
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