Politics and media bias post mid-term chatter
In a pre mid term column, the writer critiques Bush's Iraq speech and network coverage, questions New Jersey election law handling, laments on political influence and polls, and notes media figures and opinions, ending with a reader contact. The piece reflects partisan views and media skepticism.
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Saddam
Bush
Fox
Cato Institute
United States of America
New Jersey Democrat Party
Torricelli
Lautenberg
New Jersey
U.S. Supreme Court
New Jersey Supreme Court
Hollywood Left
Ronald Reagan
Barbara Streisand
Richard Gephardt
Rob Reiner
al Gore
Charles Krauthammer
Cheney
Powell
Rice
Rumsfeld
United Nations
U.S
A&i
San Antonio Express-News
Carlos Guerra
Bain
Stockdale
c/o
Wilson County News
P.O. Box
Floresville
Wew-Online
Critics argue activists show indifference to human lives
An opinion piece accuses environmental activists and leaders of callousness toward people while contrasting their stance with historical use of DDT. It cites West Nile cases, EPA bans, malaria statistics, and quotes from Lynn Landes and Dr. Elizabeth Whelan, framing advocates as moral busybodies.
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Williams
New York
Green Party
East Meadow
Hempstead
N.Y
Nassau County
Lynn Landes
Centers For Disease Control
Environmental Protection Agency
Sri Lanka
Paul Muller
National Academy of Sciences
World Health Organization
Africa
C.S. Lewis
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Hold on to your wallets
A columnist revisits the meaning of federal dollars and budget surpluses, arguing the government does not earn money but redistributes taxpayers incomes. It notes surpluses vanished after 9 11 and warns of renewed demand for funds from the American working class.
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San Antonio Express-News
Clinton
Washington
Max B. Sawicky
America
Farmers Insurance exits Texas market amid homeowner shock
Texas homeowners scramble as Farmers Insurance pulls out of the Texas market after claims of deceptive practices and hefty refunds. The move follows state actions and a high rate of Lloyds firms gaining market share, with credit scoring and political ties adding to the storm.
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Texas
Farmers Insurance
Cognoscenti
Car and Health
Texas Department of Insurance
Lege
Lloyd’s
Lloyds
Houston
John Cornyn
U.S. Senate
Phil Gramm
Department of Insurance
Rick
Goodhair
Perry
Tony Sanchez
Sanchez
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Taxed and taxed by a weary voter letter
Raymond N. Mays of Adkins laments tax overload and political corruption. He argues regulators and lawyers throttle the public, cites numerous taxes, licenses, and charity requests, and criticizes media oversight and election campaigns. He urges integrity in leadership and warns of worsening tax abuse.
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Red Cross
Salvation Army
Good Will
United Fund
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Little League
YMCA
YWCA
Boys
Wilson County News Letters Policy Notice
The Wilson County News outlines letter to editor guidelines requiring letters be under 200 words and include the writer’s name address and daytime phone number for verification. The editor may edit submissions and letters do not reflect the paper’s official policy.
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Wilson County News
Wilsoncountynews.com
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Declaration Alliance
Ayn Rand Institute
Capitalism Magazine
Conservative Think Tank
Drudge Family Research Council
Freedom Forum
Frontiers of Freedom Institute
Government Accountability Project
League of Women Voters
MinuteMen
Media Reason Foundation
Texans For Lawsuit Abuse
Texas Democratic Party
Texas Public Policy Foundation
the Heritage Foundation
the Francis Report
Union of Concerned Citizens
By Elaine Kolodzie
Austin
By Molly Ivins
Raymond N. Mays
Adkins
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