Afghanistan troop surge and public split in US
The Columbus Dispatch frames Obama’s plan to add manpower in Afghanistan as a tough choice amid a divided public. It argues a stable Afghanistan is essential to curb terrorism and influence Pakistan, while urging leaders to build capable security forces and suggesting a shrinking presence could spur that development. The Orlando Sentinel weighs Tiger Woods’s fall, noting his admission of letting his family down amid intense media scrutiny. It questions privacy, sponsorship impacts, and public nostalgia for Woods’s former athletic prowess.
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Views by Floyd Lawyers on 48 Hours Coverage
Dan Monnat and Kurt Kerns argue CBS 48 Hours exploited the Floyd case for ratings. They say Kansas dismissed charges after two trials and that TV sensationalism harms justice and the Stanton County community.
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Reid Attacks Show Divides on Health Care Debate
Cartoonist Mike Reagan condemns Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid for what he calls a crass attack on Republicans over the Obama health care proposal. Reagan asserts Democrats could pass a reform bill unaided and urges accountability, asking Reid to apologize and propose a real solution.
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Karzai's Reform Claim Under Fire in Afghanistan
Hamid Karzai faces sharp criticism over corruption and manipulation in Afghanistan's 2009 election. Critics say US leaders back a flawed government, arguing higher costs in lives and treasure without real reform or stability. Jim Hightower notes the contradictions in endorsing a system tainted by vote rigging and bribery.
The Boring Barack Obama Era in Public Life
National Review critic Rich Lowry argues that Barack Obama has become a tedious public figure. The piece likens his exposure to celebrity culture, criticizing his speeches as repetitive and self-referential, while noting limited progress on policy goals. It contrasts Obama unfavorably with historic leaders and calls his presidency overly exposed.
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