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For the president, unutterable words
By The Washington Times
As evidenced by his recent Oval Office speech on Iraq, President Obama has trouble using the word victory ("How Obama lost Iraq," Commentary, Friday). History has shown if you can't declare victory after ending combat operations in a war, at some point your enemy will, much as in Vietnam. Published 6:29 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
Ignoring Azerbaijan could cost the U.S.
By The Washington Times
Tensions between Azerbaijan and neighboring Armenia on the fate of the Nagorno-Karabakh region are reaching dangerous levels. In the past year, the Azeri enclave in the South Caucasus, which Armenia has occupied since 1992, has been the focus of increased violence. Just last month, six people were killed in an exchange of fire across the temporary line that separates the two sides. Published 3:42 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
Keeping kids in school aids economy
By The Washington Times
Each year, more than a million students drop out of public high schools. That's roughly one in three - a staggering number. Published 3:42 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
With current partner, peace talks will fail
By The Washington Times
Most commentators offering opinions on Middle East peace assure us that the Palestinians want a peaceful two-state solution ("Obama opens talks on Mideast peace," Web, News, Wednesday). But just what Palestinians are they talking about? Those in Hamas-controlled Gaza who make no secret of their desire to destroy Israel, or Israel's interlocutors in the West Bank who refuse to include Israel on maps of the region because they consider Israel illegitimate? Published 3:42 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
The Pew Center's fuzzy math
By The Washington Times
In the accounting profession, there is an adage that says "Figures don't lie but liars can figure." Needless to say, Congress must be littered with accountants ( "Survey charts 'sharp decline' in illegals," Page 1, Thursday). Published 6:29 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
Human rights report is self-flagellation
By The Washington Times
The Obama administration is in deep admiration of the illiberal values that stir the radical left ("Obama administration indicts America," Comment & Analysis, Aug. 26). The administration's brazen attempt to reinvent the relationship between government and the governed will go down as one of the darkest moments in our republic's history. Published 6:29 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
Traficant's delusion
By The Washington Times
If a person robs a bank, it would be ludicrous to think the bank's management would permit the criminal to return. How is it, then, that former Ohio Rep. James Traficant can mount a viable run for the House seat from which he was ejected so he could serve time in prison for corruption? Published 6:29 p.m. September 3, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama's extremist energy czar
By The Washington Times
Energy czar Carol M. Browner was an official member of the Commission for a Sustainable World Society until last summer. It is a well-known socialist group whose position is, in short, that rich countries must shrink their economies in order to address and reduce purported global warming. Published 6:58 p.m. September 2, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Operation Iraqi Freedom was worth it
By The Washington Times
My memories of Operation Iraqi Freedom are vivid and laced with contrasts. I remember on March 22, 2003, crossing into Iraq as a young captain with gas mask in hand as Tomahawk missiles screamed above our heads en route to their targets. Since that night, I have witnessed acts of destruction and reconstruction, acts of violence and acts that have improved peace and stability. I have seen evil and have been humbled by genuine human compassion. Published 6:58 p.m. September 2, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama refuses to compromise
By The Washington Times
To date, all of the Obama administration's attempts to create jobs have failed. The claim that their actions saved millions of jobs is safe enough to make because it cannot be challenged with verifiable economic statistics. Thus, their guess is as good as anybody's. Published 6:58 p.m. September 2, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who's liberal now?
By The Washington Times
I noted a strong contrast between the crowds that attended President Obama's inauguration rally and the "Restoring Honor" rally on the Mall ("Mall rally sends message of anti-Washington unrest," Politics, Monday). Published 5:33 p.m. September 1, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Burning Korans doesn't solve anything
By The Washington Times
Gainesville, Fla., Pastor Terry Jones thinks burning Korans will help his cause ("Towering debate," Inside the Beltway, Wednesday). But what is he trying to accomplish? As the present khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community recently said, "The world needs peace, love and brotherhood. The world needs an end to wars. Instead of walls of hatred being erected, we need peace to prevail and for this to occur, people of all faiths must join together." Mr. Jones' goal, it seems, is the exact opposite of this. Published 5:33 p.m. September 1, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why should Palestine exclude Jews?
By The Washington Times
On the eve of direct talks between the Israeli and Palestinian leaders this week, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Jews living in Judea and Samaria - which he calls the West Bank - to pack up and leave. Published 5:33 p.m. September 1, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Say no to embryonic stem cell research
By The Washington Times
President Obama's executive order to lift restrictions on embryonic stem cell research showed a complete disregard for the dignity of both human life and U.S. law. Thankfully, U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth exposed this corruption in his ruling last month ("Judge puts Obama stem cell policy on hold," Page 1, Aug. 24). Published 5:33 p.m. September 1, 2010 - Comments
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rallying against our entitlement problem
By The Washington Times
Everyone is in a tizzy over former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson's e-mail to a seniors advocate ("Social Security advocates having a cow," Page 1, Monday). Well, good for Mr. Simpson. Of course, I imagine his days are numbered on the august National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform; he violated a cardinal rule in entitlement politics, which is to keep lying through your teeth long enough to make it to the end of your political career. Published 7:53 p.m. August 31, 2010 - Comments
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