THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: The anti-everything party

Can we all agree that the political left has become anti-everything, with nothing positive to offer beyond attacking the messenger? Just when we thought this was bad enough, the "progressives" show up. Published April 16, 2019

EDITORIAL: Snowflakes must learn that ‘politics ain’t beanbag’

It was not, to put it mildly, elegantly stated. In a speech in California to the Council on Islamic-American Relations (CAIR) not long ago, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a Democrat, dismissed the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade Center in New York City as merely "some people did something." Published April 15, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: U.S., Taiwan strategic partners

"Taiwan marks an anniversary" (Web, April 11) correctly points out that the enduring Taiwan-U.S. partnership under the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) framework has proven the linchpin of our bilateral relations. While China's malignant intention to subvert Taiwan and other democracies has drawn the grave concern of the United States, Taiwan has grown into a full-fledged democracy that shares core values with the United States and has enjoyed strong, consistent, bipartisan and bicameral support in Congress for the past 40 years. Published April 15, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Leadership sorely lacking

Over the past 11 years the House has been in session (i.e., to work) 142 days a year. That's 223 days off. The Senate has averaged 162 days of work a year, which is 203 days a year off. Published April 15, 2019

EDITORIAL: Confusion in the Caribbean invites meddling in Venezuela

The rogue regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela has raised the ante against the United States and the majority of Latin American states which have recognized Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela. The Venezuelan constitution stipulates that the president of the National Assembly can take up presidential powers on an interim basis when there is a question of the legitimacy of the president. Published April 14, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Resign now

Though President Trump has been cleared by the Mueller report of any wrongdoing, the House and Senate are still causing problems, including mishandling the border crisis and continuing to go after the president and our allies. This country has real issues that won't be solved by the current Congress. The 535 members of both houses should make history and resign en masse, letting all new members fix the border crisis. Prior to resigning, all current hearings should be cancelled. The American people don't want the dysfunctional distraction that is our current government. Published April 14, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ‘Health care for all’ a lie

"Waiting for surgery and medical treatment" (Web, April 11) is another so-called health-care-country comparison that completely misses the point. Whether it is Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia or any of a number of socialized-medicine countries, all are abject failures when it comes to public health. Published April 14, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Barr doing his job

We finally have an attorney general who is standing up for the spirit and letter of the rule of law as required by the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. Nancy Pelosi and the unhinged Democrats are wrong when they say the William Barr is acting to protect the president and not the country. By protecting due process and the rule of law he is protecting the country and every citizen from the overreach and extra-constitutional behavior of the Justice Department, FBI and the national intelligence agencies and their political enablers. Published April 11, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Clean house in 2020

Congress must stop throwing away taxpayers' money. Lawmakers have carelessly driven us into $22-plus trillion (and growing) of debt while ignoring Congress' primary duty to secure the safety of the American people. Published April 11, 2019

EDITORIAL: Taiwan has been a faithful U.S. ally for 40 years

China, the ancient "Middle Kingdom," continues to be one of the greater ironies of our fiercely shattered times, when the unexpected is often the barely believable. For decades, the United States recognized the Republic of China, sited on an island off the coast of China, and threatened by the vastly larger government in Beijing, as the actual ruling government of the world's most populous country. Published April 11, 2019

EDITORIAL: President Moon Jae-in arrives determined to kick-start suspended diplomacy

The histrionics over the fate of the Korean Peninsula are about a roller coaster ride with no brakes. A new round begins Thursday with the arrival in Washington of President Moon Jae-in of South Korea. Despite the drama, a rekindling of attention toward the on-again, off-again dialogue between the United States and North Korea over denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula is more than welcome. Without the efforts of the central players, the nuclear threat posed by the North will keep the sword borrowed from Damocles hanging over the entire Pacific Rim. Published April 10, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: No more talking

Members of Congress have excelled in rhetoric over the need for a comprehensive border policy. The press has been collaborative in affording members free reign for discourse, but the time for action has long past. No member of Congress should be given consideration for rhetoric on the border unless he or she is willing to pledge actionable legislation in a bill. Published April 10, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Netanyahu victory a win for Trump

With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu owing election victory to a coalition of conservative parties, the question of continuing settlements in Judea and Samaria has been resolved in the favor of continuation of this activity ("Netanyahu secures path to victory in Israeli election, although corruption allegations remain," Web, April 10). Whether the decision will sit favorably with the Trump administration and its support for Israel will become the uppermost concern that remains to be seen. Published April 10, 2019

EDITORIAL: Beto and the mayor

Bubbles are fragile things in politics, and the Beto bubble has already burst. Published April 9, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: U.S. not world’s piggy bank

So Democrats claim aid will solve the illegal-immigrant issue. How much would have to be spent to bring all of the third-world economies up to American standards? Published April 9, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Let Venezuela be a warning

Venezuela is in crisis. Under the socialist regimes of Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, a nation that in the 1950s was the wealthiest in South America, with vast oil reserves, is now in total poverty. Published April 9, 2019

EDITORIAL: The Gasoline-tax folly

Surprises by definition are sudden, but the stuff of surprises can creep up slowly from behind. That's what has happened with the gradual escalation of gasoline prices, which are once more pinching wallets and making them cry. Washington officialdom in its genius has chosen this time to start working up support for an increase in the federal gasoline tax. With Americans already paying more to keep their cars on the road, if there is ever a good time to raise that tax, it's not now. Published April 8, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ‘Medicare for all’ a scam

Thank you for listing the "Medicare for all" perpetrators in Monday's editorial ("Angling for a rematch," Web, April 7). I call them perpetrators because they're stealing the investment I've made in Medicare throughout most of my working life, as well as the good services I continue to pay for. The perps use the experience of the real Medicare to bribe younger voters into voting for the shoddy care and long waits that come with socialized medicine. Of course, the perps hide what their program will cost individuals and the taxpayers. Published April 8, 2019

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Leading done from the front

Former President Barack Obama "led from behind" because while he loved the trappings of leadership, he lacked the courage to stand up and show everyone which side of an issue or battle he was on. While a senator, Mr. Obama spent the better part of his career declaring himself "present," which he was, much like the drapes in the room. Published April 8, 2019

EDITORIAL: Donald Trump is baiting another try to repeal Obamacare, but nobody’s biting

Politics is a lot like fishing. Getting the best catch requires the right bait. Democratic candidates for the 2020 election have been trolling for popular support with easy promises of some version of socialized medicine. Observing their enthusiasm success, President Trump baited his hook with the health care promises he couldn't deliver in 2017. Published April 7, 2019