THE WASHINGTON TIMES

EDITORIAL: Imposing economic sanctions is complicated, but sometimes they work

There's a fierce war going on out there, but it usually gets scarce attention because the weapons don't make much noise. It's a war of economics, and noise or not, it raises wide-ranging issues with America's European allies. Published November 18, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ‘Diversity’ shouldn’t rule energy

"Benefitting from a diverse energy sector" (Web, Nov. 14) jumps on the diversity bandwagon, but then places bets on losers with the statement that "new renewable energy sources [are] becoming more commercially viable each year." Wind and solar, the major renewables today, generate only about 10 percent of the electricity generated by coal and natural gas. Coal and gas serve demand 24 hours a day every day. Wind and solar only serve demand on average about 12 hours a day, and only on days when the sun shines and the wind blows (but not too hard). Published November 18, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Resist more ‘Californication’

A.J. Rice did a nice synopsis of the political peril facing Republicans in Virginia, but I disagree that Northern Virginians "vote their interests" ("The 'Californication' of Virginia," Web, Nov. 13). Published November 15, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Left forgets Golden Rule

The Golden Rule tells us, "Do unto others as you woud have them do unto you." Given the Democrats' finding of now Associate Justice Kavanaugh guilty of abusing women before any real facts were in, let us see what they want done to them. Published November 15, 2018

EDITORIAL: Restoring trust in the press

Reporting the news is difficult and expensive. Grandstanding is more fun and everyone has an opinion. That's why reporters were once taught, often by a stern taskmaster, to leave opining to the columnists and the editorial page, and save their opinions for after work in the bar across the street. This particular affliction — grandstanding rather than reporting, advocacy rather than observing and distilling those observations before passing them on to press and tube, is the affliction of the modern media. And why not? Talking is cheaper than reporting. Published November 15, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Amazon move just cash grab

Shame on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos for taking billions in "incentives" (the impolite would say bribes) from Virginia taxpayers as part of the deal state officials offered the company to locate its new facility in our fine Commonwealth ("Amazon ends suspense over HQ by picking New York, DC suburb," Web, Nov. 14). That is money that could otherwise go toward our schools, roads, social programs and other needs properly funded by state government. Published November 14, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Equivalent is fair

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman's resignation over the response of Israel to massive Hamas rocket attacks was well overdue ("Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman resigns over Gaza cease-fire, making early elections likely," Web, Nov. 14). Published November 14, 2018

EDITORIAL: Shifting demographics must not destroy the exceptional nation

It's difficult to deny the ring of truth in certain platitudes. Heads nod in agreement with the wisdom of "change is the only constant in life," often attributed to the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. But 23 centuries later, French journalist and critic Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr similarly nailed it again with his observation that "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Common sense is a convenient tool for sorting out life's inconsistencies and forming a suitable resolution. Some things change, but not everything, nor should it. Published November 14, 2018

EDITORIAL: The Middle East waits for Donald Trump’s ‘peace of the century’

The Israel-Arab peace effort is suddenly awake again. Whether this movement will redeem the Trump administration's promise "of a peace of the century" is another matter. But we'll soon see. Published November 13, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Show ID or don’t vote

There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution that deal specifically with the privilege of voting. These are the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th. The first section of each of these reads: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged ... " It is therefore obvious that the privilege of being an elector (voter) is reserved for citizens of the U.S. Published November 13, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Remember Jonestown

Nov. 18 will mark the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown, Guyana, tragedy in which 900 Americans lost their lives. Published November 13, 2018

EDITORIAL: There’s villainy aplenty to mirror Florida in a handful of states

This sounds elemental, as it ought to be. Every legitimate voter — from new immigrant to descendant of the Mayflower voyager — is endowed with exactly the same electoral value, one vote and each voter entitled to cast it only once. Citizens one and all, they settle their differences on Election Day. Or so they think. Then cries and shrieks split the morning-after calm, pleading that the tally is unfinished, incorrect, illegitimate. Published November 12, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Fleeing failed socialism

There has never been an instance of migrants and caravans fleeing a capitalist country to seek refuge and asylum in a socialist country. Most migrants who crossed our border left corrupt socialist regimes. Yet they enthusiastically denounce capitalism and label the wealthy "rich fascist pigs." Their demands for entitlements and subsidies are echoed and supported by progressives, liberals, socialists and college students calling for open borders. Published November 12, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Time to repeal Obamacare is now

President Trump has done a number of great things, and the economy, military and our foreign relations show it. There is, however, one important item on his agenda that has yet to be fulfilled. That is the repeal of Obamacare, and now is the time to do it. Published November 12, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: ‘Success’ at the expense of others

Kneeling when the national anthem plays means disparaging the essence of America ("NFL television ratings see increase for most packages," Web, Nov.9). This country enjoys glorious freedoms and does not suffer injustices demanding the offensive behavior endorsed by the NFL. Published November 11, 2018

EDITORIAL: Getting electoral reform right in Florida will be a good place to start

Electoral reform is no longer a matter of good government, but self-preservation for those, whether Democrat or Republican, who understand it's important to hold honest elections. Until now the focus of reformers has been on preventing fraud at the polls by requiring voter identification and tightening registration rules. But that's only half the battle. Published November 11, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: No good deed goes un-Democrat

Well, the 2018 midterms are over and once again the voters have shown how much they appreciate a hard-working president who has turned in an amazing performance on their behalf — in spite of constant attacks from a biased mainstream media and an opposition party that both despise the ground he walks on. They hate him because first, he defeated Hillary Clinton, second, he is not a part of their establishment, and third, he is making great strides to undo the horrible damage the Democratic-socialist agenda had done to this country. Published November 11, 2018

EDITORIAL: President Xi talks of reducing trade restrictions and expanding imports

Americans up to their elbows in election alligators might have missed it: The great wall of Chinese trade just cracked. While voters were busy recalibrating the balance of power in President Trump's Washington, China pledged to make its markets more accessible to international business. Promises made are not always promises kept, but this may signal that the president's hard-nosed method of dealing with the most stubborn of global competitors is paying off. If daylight seeps through China's formidable trade barriers, it would be good news for Americans and, ultimately, the global economy. Published November 8, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Nuclear weapons belong in past

Robert Monroe's desire to turn back the clock three decades is terribly irresponsible and would make more likely that which he claims to want to avoid: Losing America ("Resuming U.S. nuclear weapons testing is crucial," Web, Nov. 6). Published November 8, 2018

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Pillars of society under attack

Love breeds love. Hate breeds hate. Never before are these maxims more apparent than today. This nation is in distress because of an unprecedented level of hatred bordering on paranoia toward a sitting president. No longer is a president evaluated by his accomplishments, but by his manner of speech. This hatred is manifested in many ways, something our Founding Fathers never envisioned. Published November 8, 2018