Opinion category, Page 689
Letter to the editor: Muslim-Christian connection
As a Muslim American, I wish my neighbors and the rest of America a very warm and happy holiday season. It’s a popular belief that Muslims are anti-Christian and that Christians are anti-Muslim. This notion is as bizarre as it is false. I admit, there are extremist elements on both...
Letter to the editor: Impeachment coup
In case you’ve been busy and have not seen the news, here’s a summary. For two months the Democrats concocting the impeachment of President Trump told us the reason for impeaching was “quid pro quo.” Then they discovered their base can’t grasp Latin, so they focus-group-tested “bribery” and fed us...
Tom Purcell: Amid such a clatter, here’s what really should matter
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through America, people were angry or delighted, and most uncomplimentary. Despite it being the time of the year to unite, gather and share good cheer, the president’s impeachment turned the country on its ear. “High crimes for certain,” his opponents did claim, “because...
Letter to the editor: Impeachment-crucifixion comparison blasphemous
While I appreciate that the Tribune-Review accepts divergent opinions, I believe Frank A. Novotony Jr.’s letter comparing the impeachment to the crucifixion (“Impeachment like crucifixion,” Dec. 18, TribLIVE) goes beyond the pale, and especially during the Holy Season is blasphemous. Unlike Jesus, President Trump was not tortured, beaten and put...
Letter to the editor: Questioning Mike Tomlin’s calls
An open letter to Steelers coach Mike Tomlin: Do you know which teams do not run the ball up the middle for the huge majority of first- or second-down plays? It’s the Super Bowl teams. Oh well, the only people who question your calls are the fans in the stands,...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 23
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Dec. 23....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 23
Editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 23....
S.E. Cupp: Roger Ailes, #MeToo & the cost of coming forward
Last Monday night, I went to a special screening of the new film “Bombshell,” which tells the true story of the downfall of late Fox News honcho — and verifiable sleaze ball — Roger Ailes. Having worked inside the corridors of Fox myself years ago, Jay Roach’s stylized, nuanced and...
Peter Morici: Giving the Fed better tools to manage financial crisis
Three times since August, the Federal Reserve has cut the federal funds rate — the rate banks charge each other for overnight loans and that strongly influences the short-term rates they charge businesses. However, Chairman Jerome Powell has made clear the Fed won’t lower rates further as long as the...
Editorial: Give gift of charity this holiday
It doesn’t matter what holiday you are celebrating. Knowing you have more people on your list than you can afford to gift is stressful. Now what if you weren’t looking at just your parents and your kids and your sister and your nieces and nephews and your friend at work?...
Letter to the editor: Westmoreland bus proposal
I congratulate the Westmoreland County commissioners on proposing to run their own bus system. This will be at least a two-year journey to save money for the county taxpayers. Two years, to give them a chance to work out the inevitable bugs, since county government has never operated its own...
Letter to the editor: Term limits, impeachment & lobbyists
I thoroughly enjoyed Lori Falce’s column “Term limits are half the story” (Dec. 12, TribLIVE). There are a couple of things she did not include but are, I believe, important. Considering the brevity of term for a representative, how can the House logically be the initiator of impeachment? Secondly: Adapting...
Letter to the editor: Abortion least of evils?
It is apparent to me that letter-writer John Watson believes he is a prophet from God, called upon to deliver his message against abortion (“Wolf’s veto of abortion ban,” Dec. 9, TribLIVE). He seems to think that God has told us that all lives must be preserved. This is written,...
Baruch Stein: A world without American aid to Israel
Several Democratic presidential contenders have discussed cutting aid to Israel if their demands are not met. The latest confrontation in Gaza provides an opportunity to understand what that means. Approximately 450 rockets were fired at Israel between Nov. 12 and 14. More than half landed in open areas between towns....
Steve Bloom: Protect taxpayers to fix ‘brain drain’
It’s a lovely family reunion. Dad and Mom — now Grandpa and Grandma — sit facing their kids, and their kids’ kids, reminiscing about old times and laughing about the trials of parenting. Then, in mid-sentence, Grandpa stutters and freezes — his face replaced by an hourglass on a black...
Joseph Sabino Mistick: Don’t mess with the Strip District
It is another wonderful Christmas in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, as thousands of daily shoppers pour into the mecca for ethnic food and sidewalk bargains. Whole families arrive together, as part of their holiday tradition. It should be a time of celebration for the merchants, too, but instead they have been...
Keith Williams: Contracts show fight for teachers’ rights isn’t over
Would you sign a contract you know is unconstitutional? How about one that violates teachers’ rights of free speech and free association? My guess is you wouldn’t. And that you’d be outraged if someone did. Well, that someone is in your backyard. More than 20 Pennsylvania school districts — including...
Sounding off: Impeachment hypnosis
The congressional impeachment hearings are the equivalent of the hypnotist’s shiny watch on a chain — going back and forth, while the not so calming voice of Adam Schiff hums in the background. Always making sure the attention of the wide-eyed, gullible citizenry is drawn away from the disastrous failings...
Editorial: Hanukkah lessons shine through
As darkness falls, lights shine to show the way. It happens every day. The headlights on cars. The streetlights along the road. The neon on a storefront. The light on your front porch that says, “This is home. This is where you belong.” Lights beckon us to come close. They...
Letter to the editor: Our politicians should all be independents
George Washington warned Americans about the evils of political parties and partisan politics in his Farewell Address to Congress. When I ran as a Libertarian candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, I did so because I saw how the two major parties and partisan politics were destroying our country,...
Letter to the editor: Holidays & homeless youth
The holidays are traditionally a time to socialize with family and friends, enjoy food and drinks, and celebrate the possibilities of the new year. However, for the 4.2 million young people who are homeless in the United States each year, the holidays may be challenging. At the National Runaway Safeline...
Letter to the editor: Inflation for Pa. officials vs. Pa. seniors
Seems members of our Pennsylvania Legislature and judges received a 1.9% cost of living adjustment but Social Security recipients only received 1.6%. Is inflation that much higher in Pennsylvania? Or do we have some clever mathematicians on the Pennsylvania payroll? Richard Herd Hempfield...
John Stossel: The case against socialism
Sen. Rand Paul just wrote a book, “The Case Against Socialism.” I thought that case was already decided, since socialist countries failed so spectacularly. But the idea hasn’t died, especially amongst the young. “Hitler’s socialism, Stalin’s socialism, Mao’s socialism. You would think people would have recognized it by now,” Paul...
Walter Williams: Gender battles corrupting our social norms
Here are several questions for biologists and medical professionals: If a person is found to have XY chromosomes (heterogametic sex), does a designation as female on his birth certificate, driver’s license or Social Security card override the chromosomal evidence? Similarly, if a person is found to have XX chromosomes (homogametic)...
Editorial: Giant Eagle’s plastic move challenging
Giant Eagle made a giant move this week, announcing a plan to eliminate single-use plastics by 2025. But is that even possible? Walk through a grocery store any day and see how much plastic you encounter as you wander from aisle to aisle. It’s a lot more than just the...
