Unraveling of Sykes-Picot and Middle East Borders
Patrick J. Buchanan argues that Britain and France carved the Middle East in 1916 1917 shaping modern conflicts. He warns that Sykes-Picot fails Wilsonian democracy and predicts a widening Muslim Thirty Years War as borders erode and sectarian power realigns across Syria Iraq Lebanon and Turkey with U S restraint urged.
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Letters to Editor at The Pecos Enterprise
The Pecos Enterprise invites signed letters on any subject. Send to PO Box 2057 Pecos Texas 79772 or drop off at 324 S Cedar Street 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Email news@pecos.net with a verifiable phone number. the paper may edit for content and length.
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Constitutional Minute Promotes Reading the Constitution
Editorial urges every American to read the Constitution to understand constitutional law. It calls the document plain English, foundational to freedom, and stresses citizens should form informed opinions about court rulings. The page announces weekly Constitution excerpts to boost literacy.
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Constitution Amendment XII Choos ing the President Vice President
The fragment outlines the XII Amendment provisions for presidential and vice presidential elections. It covers elector meetings, distinct ballots for President and Vice President, certification, Senate opening and counting, presidential majority rules, House of Representatives choice by state, and Vice President selection by Senate if no majority, plus eligibility constraints for the Vice Presidency.
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The 12th Amendment reshapes presidential selection
Editorial explains Section 1 of Article II and the Electoral College. It notes the 1800 election exposed flaws when Jefferson and Burr tied, prompting Congress to adopt the 12th Amendment. The piece previews Article II, Section 2 in a future installment.
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Memorial Day reflection on war costs and education
Editor Smokey Briggs argues Memorial Day should honor the dead with lessons, urging avoidance of unnecessary wars. He recalls Vietnam and World War I, questions outcomes, and champions informed restraint over patriotic ritual. He notes personal enlistment to defend America, not to promote democracy abroad, and calls for educating citizens to prevent future misdirection.
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