A bomb pilot ready to beat hell to defend country
Bob Greene interviews Paul Tibbets, the Enola Gay pilot, about the Hiroshima mission, secrecy, and the price of war. He reflects on aging, changing national culture, and the unlikely continuity with his grandson Capt. Paul W. Tibbets IV while expressing willingness to fight again if needed.
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Clinton impeachment trial deemed effectively over says Robertson
The Los Angeles Times editorial argues that Pat Robertson’s stance reflects reality as Clinton’s impeachment trial falters. It notes rising public approval for Clinton after the State of the Union, the defense’s effective rebuttals, and hints that the Senate may not reach the 67 votes needed to convict, urging a swift end to the process.
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Public shapers miss happy signals as Clinton frames the good news
Washington Post columnist Geneva Overholser notes a growing media shift toward acknowledging improving national conditions. She cites drops in teen pregnancy and crime, rising incomes, near full employment, and the balanced budget, while lamenting how the political class and press may overlook broad well being in favor of scandal-focused narratives.
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