Opinion category, Page 689
Letter to the editor: Socialism & communism
This is a quote for the Democratic/socialist/communist party and to anyone who believes socialism is the way of the future: “The goal of socialism is communism” (Vladimir Ilyich Lenin). Words from a man who should know. Steven Ignatz West Mifflin...
Letter to the editor: US needs secure borders
I believe secured borders would help reduce corruption in the country. Border security would help control the goods that come in and go out of the country. As a result, many people would feel secure because they will be assured that anything they are interacting with came into the country...
Letter to the editor: Attacks on Trump outrageous
Every day the left becomes more outrageous in its attacks on President Trump. Last month two of the top ISIS terrorist leaders died in a brilliant military operation without any loss of life for American forces. While The Washington Post described the dirtbag Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an “austere religious...
Letter to the editor: Trump deserved World Series boos
Congratulations to the Washington Nationals on their exciting first World Series win. And an even bigger congratulations to the fans in Washington for their response to President Trump’s presence at Game 5. The long, loud boos and chants of “lock him up” were inspiring. I hope it was a sign...
Pat Buchanan: Will ‘sexist’ white males derail Elizabeth Warren?
After celebrating last week’s takeover of Virginia’s legislature and the Kentucky governorship, the liberal establishment appears poised to crush its biggest threat: the surging candidacy of Elizabeth Warren. From the tempo and tenor of the attacks, establishment fears of Warren’s success are real — and understandably so. The danger for...
Reps. John Joyce and Abby Finkenauer: Rural broadband key to 21st-century success
When was the last time that you unfolded a map for directions before a road trip or required a postage stamp to send a photograph to a friend? More likely than not, you have turned to a phone, tablet or other device to complete these simple tasks. In the 21st...
Editorial: Write-in votes shouldn’t be wasted
Your vote is a valuable commodity. It’s the difference between being a victim or a volunteer. It is participation. It is involvement. And that’s all serious business. Voting for Porky Pig? That’s really not. In every election, there are people who exercise another right: the ability to disregard the options...
Letter to the editor: Exhausted by Trump
Even when presented with evidence to the contrary, President Trump’s supporters continue to hold to their opinions. You cannot reason with an unreasonable attitude, position or person. But the facts about this amateur president are clear. In my opinion, Trump is the living embodiment of the seven deadly sins, pride,...
Letter to the editor: Let’s take care of special-needs kids, adults
Policies put into place by Pennsylvania government will eliminate free choice for disabled and special needs citizens who work, children and adults alike. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs policies threaten programs like Clelian Heights and the Westmoreland County Blind Association workshops. These policies will push people...
Letter to the editor: Apologies for being old, white, straight, conservative, Christian male
The guilt is just too much for me to take, so I need to confess. I humbly and contritely apologize to all for being an older, white, straight, conservative, Christian male … the current most reviled creature in America. I apologize for working hard over the past 40 years, obeying...
Tom Purcell: Driving an ‘underwater car’ no fun
What’s the best car on the road? One that’s paid off. That’s what my father loves to say. Regrettably, too many Americans aren’t heeding his advice. What’s worse is that they’re taking on “underwater” loans that far exceed their cars’ value. The Wall Street Journal recently featured a 40-year-old electrician...
Jonah Goldberg: Warren, Trump may have a lot in common
Culturally, Elizabeth Warren is a lot more like Donald Trump than you might think. Hold on. I know: Going by their personal lives, their demeanors and their ideological agendas, they’re apples and oranges. But apples and oranges actually have a lot in common: They’re both fruits, they’re round, and they...
Editorial: Slip kindness on like a comfy sweater
Some things shouldn’t need a reminder. Don’t speed through a work zone. Don’t deliver a bomb threat to a school. Don’t drive the wrong way down a one-way street. But sometimes we need a gentle prod — like a mom nudging a kid to prompt a “please” and “thank you.”...
S.E. Cupp: Did Democrats get a blueprint for defeating Trump?
While Democrats are celebrating a number of significant local electoral victories in unlikely places, Republicans are left struggling to keep the political shrapnel from grazing their cult commander, President Trump. And not doing it particularly well, either. Don Trump Jr. was on Fox News Tuesday night working hard to insist...
Letter to the editor: Our leaders are failing us
For the past several months, I have been reading articles that are very confusing to me. Are we not a country built on a foundation of truth and honesty among us? In the past decade, our morals and standards have taken a turn in reverse. Politicians have greatly failed in...
Letter to the editor: Green spaces important for our well-being
My parents have started the process of selling their home in Squirrel Hill, which is only about a block from Blue Slide Park. They’re hearing from potential buyers and neighbors about the benefits of having a home near parks and open green spaces. Apparently, realtors believe it can add financial...
Letter to the editor: Pennsylvania Turnpike’s cashless ‘brainstorm’
Driving over 30,000 miles a year and a significant portion on Pennsylvania toll roads, plus having my E-ZPass credit bill to prove it, I have to opine concerning the brainstorm of totally cashless. 1. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is following the lead of the finely run states of New York...
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 11
Mallard Fillmore cartoons for the week of Nov. 11....
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11
Editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11...
Colin McNickle: Wolf spins tangled overtime threshold web
“Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive” was the admonition of Sir Walter Scott in his 1808 poem “Marmion.” Change the word “deceive” to “intercede,” and the quote becomes most apropos to describe Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to increase the threshold for which...
J. Matthew Landis: Don’t thank me for my service; serve with me and defend DACA
I proudly served my country for 10 years in the Army, first with the field artillery and later as a helicopter pilot, serving two tours in Iraq. I come from a family with a long military history, and I am proud to have put my life on the line to...
Editorial: In service and honor of veterans
On Armed Forces Day, we honor those who serve. On Memorial Day, we honor those who fell. And on Veterans Day, we honor those who wore the uniform, gave their service and came home. We honor them because they honored us all by stepping up. We honor the sacrifice they...
Letter to the editor: Stop wasting resources on addicts
Regarding Narcan: It’s good to read that so much is being done to help citizens in our region get much-needed antidotes for the condition they have. Taxpayer funds are being used to educate, increase awareness and above all destigmatize their condition. All of this is nothing more than a snow...
Letter to the editor: Trump’s reactions
As impeachment progresses, President Trump reacts. His reactions seem to be aligned with the steps of impeachment. Eventually they will converge. At that point the president may believe that he has to undertake a very dramatic step to stave off the inevitable. What that final reaction is can be very...
Letter to the editor: Destruction of ‘public good’ continues
The article “EPA proposes eased Obama-era regulations on coal-ash pollution” (Nov. 4, TribLIVE) detailed the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to roll back regulations on coal-based power plants that would allow them to once again pour waste into our nation’s waterways, affecting the health of millions of Americans. This makes no...
