http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/index.html en-us Copyright 2009 The Seattle Times Company Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:21 PST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:21 PST MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010320065_joni22.html?syndication=rss Three of Washington's veteran politicians now work in high-profile jobs in the Obama administration, while newer pols try on their training wheels in preparation for top local jobs. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010320065_joni22.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319888_guest21waldfogel.html?syndication=rss Tired of receiving gifts you don't value from family members who don't know you well? Guest columnist Joel Waldfogel offers a better idea — take the time to reach out to Grandma and other family members and nurture those relationships. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319888_guest21waldfogel.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:29:05 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319844_ryan22.html?syndication=rss The Obama administration ought to flex some regulatory muscle to protect the variety of media choice consumers enjoy, writes Editorial Page Editor Ryan Blethen. For starters, the administration should block the sale of NBC Universal to Comcast Corp. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319844_ryan22.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319831_guest22rubin.html?syndication=rss There is a way to circumvent the Karzai problem in Afghanistan, writes Trudy Rubin. It's a bottom-up strategy that deals more directly with effective governors and ministry officials in troubled provinces. Smarter diplomacy might even bring President Haqmid Karzai on board. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319831_guest22rubin.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319827_brooks22.html?syndication=rss The evidence of the past eight months suggests that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has been unfairly criticized, writes columnist David Brooks. The financial sector is in much better shape. TARP money is being repaid, and the debate now is what to do with the billions that were never needed. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010319827_brooks22.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:12:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/edcetera/2010301780_whysarahpalincontinuestomakeheadlines.html?syndication=rss Palin's memoir "Going Rogue: An American Life" hit stands Nov. 17, and it is already a best seller. Even better, if one book does not quench your Palin thirst, the 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate's novel has triggered everything from unauthorized biographies to coloring books slated for release in the upcoming weeks. Marisa Willis asks, why all this fascination with Palin, a caribou-hunting, Carhartt-wearing, homegrown Alaskan renegade? Ed cetera http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/edcetera/2010301780_whysarahpalincontinuestomakeheadlines.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:59 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2010317206_krauthammer21.html?syndication=rss Khalid Sheik Mohammed has been presented with the greatest propaganda platform imaginable, writes columnist Charles Krauthammer. The 9/11 mastermind gets a civilian trial in the media capital of the world, New York, from which to proclaim the glory of jihad. Editorials & Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/editorialsopinion/2010317206_krauthammer21.html?syndication=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:03 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/edcetera/2010312224_cogswells_screed_and_the_seatt.html?syndication=rss The Stranger's cover story, “Death to the Old Machine,” is a 5,200-word political screed—the equivalent of five pages of text—by Grant Cogswell. Ed cetera http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/edcetera/2010312224_cogswells_screed_and_the_seatt.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25:09 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311920_guest20bender.html?syndication=rss Washington labor leaders are changing the way they allocate campaign cash, now giving it to individual lawmakers who have records that champion labor issues rather than to partisan campaign funds. Guest columnist Rick Bender explains the change. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311920_guest20bender.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311916_will20.html?syndication=rss Democrats' health bills depend on forcing individuals to buy insurance or face fines, writes columnist George F. Will. So, he asks, could Congress tax persons who do not exercise or eat their spinach? Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311916_will20.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311913_kristof201.html?syndication=rss The heirs of those who opposed Medicare in the 1960s are conjuring the same boogeymen of "socialized medicine" and "deteriorating service," writes columnist Nicholas D. Kristof. Only this time they claim to be protecting Medicare. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311913_kristof201.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311910_egoodman20.html?syndication=rss Now, we have the rogue elephant book tour, starring Sarah Palin as she bashes McCainites and media, writes columnist Ellen Goodman. Palin's memory of the campaign fits a definition of political Alzheimer's: She has forgotten everything but the grudges. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311910_egoodman20.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311909_harrop20.html?syndication=rss How many American cities and towns have turned themselves inside out to attract and keep the big corporation? And how many later learned that their heroic efforts went largely unreciprocated? What municipal leaders often see as their economic salvation, writes columnist Froma Harrop, the corporation regards as but one piece on a global chessboard. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311909_harrop20.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:31:04 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311226_lynnevarnersalternativeadvicetomammograms.html?syndication=rss Northwest Voices http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311226_lynnevarnersalternativeadvicetomammograms.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:23:46 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311213_formersengortonstakeonhealthcarereform.html?syndication=rss Northwest Voices http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311213_formersengortonstakeonhealthcarereform.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:50 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311211_goodnewsforrealestatemarkets.html?syndication=rss Northwest Voices http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311211_goodnewsforrealestatemarkets.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:18:16 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311192_beingtoughoncrimewillcostyou.html?syndication=rss Northwest Voices http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010311192_beingtoughoncrimewillcostyou.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:16:59 PST http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311162_dionne20.html?syndication=rss Senate Republicans, writes columnist E.J. Dionne Jr., have hit upon what might be called the Beltway-at-Rush-Hour Strategy, aimed at snarling legislative traffic to a standstill so Democrats have no hope of reaching the next exit. Opinion http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2010311162_dionne20.html?syndication=rss Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:03 PST