Published Sunday, September 21, 2008
THE TRIBUNE'S VIEW
The timetable
By HENRY J. WATERS III, Publisher, Columbia Daily Tribune
The presidential campaign will continue to feature more or less worthless carping about when troops should be removed from Iraq.
JOHN DARKOW CARTOON
OPEN COLUMN
McCain abandoned his positions with Palin pick
Editor, the Tribune: The choice of Sarah Palin exposes John McCain for the cynical politician he has become. If one considers the common good of the people of the United States, there can be no rational argument that Palin is the best choice for vice president.
OPEN COLUMN
Chris Kelly deserves
your vote in November
Editor, the Tribune: I was elated when I learned that Chris Kelly filed for state representative for the 24th District.
OPEN COLUMN
Waters’ writing captures state’s hypocritical stand
Editor, the Tribune: Hank Waters has eloquently captured the philosophy of many people in his editorial on Tuesday ("The Election: Nixon versus Hulshof").
OPEN COLUMN
A vote for Republicans means more of the same
Editor, the Tribune: I’m disturbed by the latest poll results showing the John McCain/Sarah Palin ticket ahead. I know polls can be weighted to show whatever results are desired, so I haven’t lost hope yet.
OPEN COLUMN
Economy in free-fall, but big execs still aloft
Editor, the Tribune: The world has changed.In 1929, when a company bit the dust, the executives jumped out of 20-story windows.
OPEN COLUMN
GOP nominee hardly a maverick from party
Editor, the Tribune: John McCain’s self-proclaimed image as a straight-talking maverick made him a celebrity. But in reality, he’s not what he says he is.
HOT FLASHES
Doctors must dig dull décor
By SHARON HARL
I wonder how many hours I have spent in waiting rooms killing time until my name or the name of the person I’m with is called. I figure the average wait is anywhere from 10 minutes (those were very few) to my all-time high of an hour and a half.
Everyone has an interest in sustainability
By NICK PECKHAM
Sustainability is a funny word. It has one meaning to a nation, another meaning to a neighborhood. Sustainability concerns change with age and experience; it waxes and wanes with the economy and with the state of war and peace.
Divided government is better government
By GEORGE WILL
Conservatives, who reputedly have lumps of coal where their hearts should be, have fallen in love. So have many people who are not doctrinal conservatives. The world is a sweeter place because Sarah Palin has increased the quantity of love, but this is not a reliable foundation for John McCain’s campaign.
Wall Street creates problems for McCain
By DAVID BRODER
Someday, we will learn. When it’s September and important issues cry out for attention, but we seem consumed by trivia - watch out.
As election looms, Sudan changes tune
Barack Obama says that if elected president, he’ll make ending the genocide in Darfur a priority. In a recent interview with the Inter Press Service, Obama spoke of raising international awareness, pressuring Sudan’s government, holding it accountable
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Rangel can’t be trusted as tax panel chief
U .S. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., should step down or be removed as chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
