Opinion category, Page 707
Letter to the editor: Trump’s interference with Navy is dangerous
As a former Navy enlisted and officer, I am highly concerned with the commander-in-charge-of-White-House-chaos’ interference in Navy matters. The commander-in-charge-of-White-House-chaos overruled the Navy’s decision to demote Chief Petty Officer and Navy Seal Edward Gallagher. Gallagher was convicted of posing with a dead detainee. President Trump’s rationale was that he was...
Letter to the editor: Look beyond division at U.S. economy
American history has had several momentous conflicts that divided its people. The American Revolution divided Tory against Patriot ideals. Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” swayed many to advocate for independence. The Civil War divided Union against Confederate ideals. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” swayed many to choose Union ideals. The...
Jonah Goldberg: Nostalgia is the ace up Biden’s sleeve
I like the word malarkey, consarn it. It’s the bee’s knees. Sure, the youngsters might say, “OK, Boomer” on hearing Joe Biden utter the word, but if you think he’s all wet for using it, you can take your phonus bolonus and tell it to Sweeney. Biden has never really...
Tom Purcell: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
We could use a good snowstorm right about now. I love a good dusting of snow. I love how it disrupts our routines and throws everything out of whack. I lived in Washington, D.C., for nearly eight years. It delighted me how that city went into a panic every time...
Editorial: Traffic fine alternatives a good idea
In Pennsylvania, a driver’s license is often a lifeline. The state Legislature’s Center for Rural Pennsylvania puts the number of residents who live in rural areas at 27%. That’s definitely not the majority. But those 3.5 million or so people are scattered over the largest part of the state. Not...
Letter to the editor: Charter school misinformation
In the article “Freeport’s cyber charter school is helping district save money, officials say,” Freeport Area School District Superintendent Ian Magness said, “In an outside cyber charter setting, there is very little accountability, and that is common knowledge across the commonwealth.” This is a common misconception, but it’s not true....
Letter to the editor: Wolf’s veto of abortion ban
Gov. Tom Wolf on Nov. 21 vetoed a bill, passed by the state Legislature, that would have prohibited abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. I believe that any abortion, with the exception of saving the life of the mother, is out-and-out a murder. Not only are Wolf’s statements...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 9
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 9....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 9
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Michael Butler: Gas & solar together benefit Pittsburgh Airport
The decision to marry solar energy and natural gas to power the Pittsburgh Internationl Airport with a self-contained “microgrid” is the rarest kind of union: one where the partners together create something bigger than the sum of the individuals. Too often, natural gas and renewable energy like solar are presented...
S.E. Cupp: What unites Trump & Bloomberg
Tell me if this sounds like someone you know: Brash New York businessman with a history of scattered political affiliations and controversial ideas jumps into crowded primary, spending his own money on long-shot presidential bid. Of course, that accurately described Donald Trump in 2015. But in 2019, it also fits...
Editorial: Peduto should sign gator law
Lock up your gators. Or at least tell people you have them. Pittsburgh City Council took a bold stance against modern-day dinosaurs last week when passing an ordinance that requires dangerous reptiles be registered. It might seem ridiculous in a city north of the Mason-Dixon line, a community with cold,...
Letter to the editor: Trump a disgrace
“Bone spurs” draft-dodger. Failed marriages. Numerous bankruptcies. Operated corrupt university. Used his charity foundation money for his campaign. Tax evader. Admirer of dictators. Owes hundreds to unpaid contractors. Ridicules Mexicans, immigrants, the handicapped, women, Gold Star parents. Is Putin’s “lapdog.” Purveyor of 13,000-plus cataloged lies. Reads nothing but knows everything...
Letter to the editor: Wile E. Coyote Democrats
The Democrats’ newest made-for-TV investigation into President Trump is turning into another Wile E. Coyote cartoon, this time starring Adam Schiff. The Dems spends most of their time plotting some way to capture Trump, and it seems every one of their schemes blows up in their faces. This is the...
John Warren: One nation under God?
“I had no idea how critical religion is to the functioning of democracy.” So said a Marxist economist from China conversing with Harvard professor Clayton Christensen. This Chinese communist supposed that American democracy has worked because “most Americans, most of the time, follow the rules, not just because they are...
Paul Schemel: Statute of limitations ‘window’ wrong path for past abuse cases
The Boy Scouts of America recently announced that next year the annual dues for Scouts will increase by 80%. According to the Boy Scouts, the reason for the increase is the growing cost of legal settlements relating to old claims of child sexual abuse by Scout leaders who served decades...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: George Washington’s warning
There have been some great speeches made by presidents of the United States, and Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is at the top of most lists. On his train ride to the bloodied Civil War battlefield in central Pennsylvania, Lincoln wrote 272 words that continue to inspire and serve us. Franklin...
Tony Crisci: Every Bottle Back aims to keep empties out of waterways
Pittsburgh is the hub of economic activity for Western Pennsylvania. The abundance of natural resources offers opportunities for jobs, manufacturing and growth. But with these opportunities comes the obligation to protect and preserve our environment for future generations. Beverage companies are part of the story of economic growth and the...
Sounding off: On impeachment, no courage in the Senate
The authority of the U.S. Constitution fades as sections dealing with impeachment are ignored by President Trump and his Republican allies. Trump gets away with abusing power by ordering witnesses with firsthand knowledge of his impeachable acts — Bolton, Pompeo, Mulvaney, McGahn, Giuliani — to ignore subpoenas by smearing those...
Editorial: Russian hacks demand allied response
We no longer defend simply against nations. We fight factions. We are attacked by ideals and ideologues. We also fight against a deadly sin that has driven more war than politics and pride — greed. On Thursday, federal authorities announced the indictment of two Russian nationals in Pittsburgh. Maksim V....
Letter to the editor: When will political correctness end?
The Associated Press article “Pa. school district can keep ‘Redskins’ name, but logos might go” reported that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission has ordered the Neshaminy School District in Bucks County, whose sports teams’ nickname is the Redskins, to get rid of all logos and imagery that “negatively stereotype Native...
Letter to the editor: What if Hillary had won?
I have seen many letters to the editor about President Trump concerning all the bad things he is doing. I just wonder what the letters would be like if Hillary had won? Lou Gregovits North Huntingdon...
Letter to the editor: No comparison to Jesus
You can’t compare a person (all sinners) with Jesus (without sin). We should thank Jesus for providing people who do note hate and are trying to make us a Christian nation with much opposition, and ask for more help. Dave Bastl Manor...
Letter to the editor: Musicians share gifts to help others
On Nov. 27, local musicians gathered for the annual Joyce and Bill Toms Thanksgiving Benefit Concert. For the past 14 years the Toms family has organized an evening of great music and fellowship to raise awareness and thousands of dollars in support of local charities serving people in need. This...
John Stossel: Hollywood socialism
Hollywood is now obsessing about increasing ethnic and gender diversity. Good. There’s been nasty racial and gender discrimination in the movie business. Unfortunately, Hollywood has no interest in one type of diversity: diversity of thought. In most every movie, capitalism is evil. Greedy miners want to kill nature-loving aliens in...
