Interview Imagines Jefferson on Modern Politics and Liberty
In a speculative interview, Thomas Jefferson II comments on today’s partisan divide, the Declaration and Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase, and modern freedoms. He cites debates, duels in his era, and warns of overreach while noting the Internet and technology as signs of progress. He praises liberty but doubts today’s media.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
U.S
Jefferson
T.J
American citizenship cherished as freedom and opportunity
Baxter Black reflects on July Fourth 2010 amid division and blame, arguing Americans across backgrounds value United States citizenship. He cites immigrant success stories, the melting pot, and the gift of freedom to pursue happiness, noting his own 30-year column since 1980.
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Taiwan
Brazil
France
O’malleys
Kellys
Kennedys
Liberia
Somalia
South Africa
New Delhi
America
Editorial and letters page policy notes
The page explains that editorials express the paper owners opinions and are unsigned. Letters to the editor may be published if signed and within 300 words and include city and daytime phone. unsigned letters or those to third parties will not be published. all letters may be edited.
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Quay County Sun
Freedom Communications Inc
Guest column submission contact details
Information for readers about how to submit guest columns. Provides editor contact David Stevens, phone number, and email address for submissions to QCSun Online.
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David Stevens
Dstavens
Qcsunonline
Freedom New Mexico Publisher Statement
The Quay County Sun in Tucumcari presents a statement from Ray Sullivan and David Stevens asserting personal and religious freedom as foundational to government, self control, and human development. The note emphasizes adherence to the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Karl Terry
The
Quay County Sun
Freedom New Mexico
Exit Strategy in Afghanistan Remains Priority Debate
The article notes Afghanistan becoming America's longest war surpassing Vietnam and questions the 2011 withdrawal plan. It cites Obama in 2009 promising transfer of responsibility to Afghan forces by July 2011 and current officials doubting or delaying that deadline. It mentions Gen Petraeus, Sec Gates, and Panetta discussing ongoing fighting, troop levels, and alternative approaches to counterterrorism.
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America
Afghanistan
Obama
David Petraeus
Senate Armed Services Committee
Fox News
Robert Gates
McClatchy
Barack Obama
U.S
Special Inspector General For
al-Qaida
Pakistan
CIA
Leon Panetta
Petraeus
New Mexico Lawmakers Contact Details
New Mexico lawmakers Sen. Jeff Bingaman and Rep. Ben Lujan list their Washington and state offices with phone numbers. Bingaman’s Washington line is 202-224-5521 and toll free 800-443-8658. Lujan’s Washington line is 202-295-6190 and state line 505-986-5047.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democrat
Washington
New Mexico
Bingaman
Senate
Tom Udair
Ben Lujan
Ujan
House
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Liberty
ELACO
Mazatlan
Michoacdn
Ciudad Juarez
Baxter Black
Baxterblac
Freedom
S. First St
Tucumcari
Ray Sullivan
Albuquerque
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