America’ idealog and chief - Said Bush, we know by “ history and logic” that “ promoting democracy is the surest way to build security. ” But history and logic teach, rather, what George Washington taught: The best way to preserve peace is to be prepared for war and to stay out of wars that are none of the nation’s business. More black gold - The United States consumes some 20 million barrels of oil each day, and the amount grows every year. World demand, led by China and other rapidly industrializing countries, is rising faster than America’s. Capitol Hill didn’t spotlight that inconvenient truth after the Chevron announcement. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N. M., and others called for new exploration and drilling anywhere black gold might be coaxed from the Earth. But oil hawks should also get behind new, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

-Why we can’t send more troops now - The United States consumes some 20 million barrels of oil each day, and the amount grows every year. World demand, led by China and other rapidly industrializing countries, is rising faster than America’s. Capitol Hill didn’t spotlight that inconvenient truth after the Chevron announcement. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N. M., and others called for new exploration and drilling anywhere black gold might be coaxed from the Earth. But oil hawks should also get behind new, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

Candidate forum results from pact - The United States consumes some 20 million barrels of oil each day, and the amount grows every year. World demand, led by China and other rapidly industrializing countries, is rising faster than America’s. Capitol Hill didn’t spotlight that inconvenient truth after the Chevron announcement. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N. M., and others called for new exploration and drilling anywhere black gold might be coaxed from the Earth. But oil hawks should also get behind new, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.

Grand Times - Last Sunday, the Northwest Arkansas Times published a story detailing how nearly 70, 000 grandparents in Arkansas have stepped back into the roles of primary caretaker for their grandchildren. It’s a growing trend, according to the folks at the Center for Effective Parenting. Sadly, experts note that the No. 1 reason people end up taking in and caring for their grandchildren is drug abuse by the children’s parent. It’s yet another demonstration of how drug use is so harmful to far more than just the addict. Lives are ruined and children are deprived of parents who otherwise would likely be the most special people in their lives.

 All me are created…equal? - Last Sunday, the Northwest Arkansas Times published a story detailing how nearly 70, 000 grandparents in Arkansas have stepped back into the roles of primary caretaker for their grandchildren. It’s a growing trend, according to the folks at the Center for Effective Parenting. Sadly, experts note that the No. 1 reason people end up taking in and caring for their grandchildren is drug abuse by the children’s parent. It’s yet another demonstration of how drug use is so harmful to far more than just the addict. Lives are ruined and children are deprived of parents who otherwise would likely be the most special people in their lives.