Quote of the Day on journalism arrogance
David Broder of The Washington Post in 2003 criticizes big-time journalism for arrogance. He argues the field assumes omniscience and stops listening to criticism, warning against dismissive attitudes toward feedback.
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Editorial questions Bush Iraq intelligence after Kay and Tenet
The Guest Editorial argues Bush should answer for faulty intelligence and ill conceived doctrine. It notes Kay and Tenet undermined the pre emptive war rationale, questions manipulated or lied about intelligence, and warns of shifting goalposts as Powell cites intent and capability. The piece stresses inquiries by Australia and critiques allied missteps.
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Hussein
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Kofi Annan
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Pakistan
India
Libya
North Korea
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Blair
John
Howard
Christchurch
New Zealand
Guest editorials present reader opinion variety
Editorial note states guest opinions are published for reader interest and not necessarily reflecting The Herald or its editor. It clarifies views may differ from the newspaper’s stance and invites diverse perspectives from contributors.
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Topeka tale features bans and political tension
A Kansas House session covers a motorized skateboard ban on streets and sidewalks, laughter over ice littering, and Governor Sebelius urging activist engagement. It notes talk of a gubernatorial bid, a public records measure, and heated debates on abortion clinic rules, same sex marriage, and concealed guns.
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R-Salina
House Transportation Committee
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John Q
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Kansas Aarp
Topeka Ramada Inn
Ward Loyd
Garden City
House
Loyd
Garden City Telegram
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Federal and State Affairs
Bill Mason
R-El Dorado
Dirty Deed Rewriting Pollution Rules by Bush Era EPA
Critics charge the Bush administration and EPA rewrote mercury emission rules to favor coal plants. They contend 2018 targets delay protections, aided by Latham & Watkins in drafting language. Campaign to fight the rule seeks public pressure and calls for reform.
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Bush and Company
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Bush
EPA
Latham & Watkins
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Wfw.org
Cleantherain
Jim Hightower
Viking Press
Gimhightower.com
Readers Forum guidance for Ottawa Herald letters
The Ottawa Herald invites Readers Forum letters under 400 words and requires the author to include name, address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. One letter per sender per month is allowed and form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
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