Word: opinionizing
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...this larger mission were to ultimately be successful. For some, Bush’s troubled relationship with the truth and his checkered past in the aforementioned regions are enough to destroy any faith they have in his intentions or willingness to carry out this plan. Such skepticism, in my opinion, is more than fair—but skepticism does not demand obstinate opposition, it merely demands vigilance on behalf of higher moral principles. Bush has taken the first step, and it was in the right direction. It is now up to those of us, red or blue, who are prone...
After 9/11, the U.S. government was criticized for not anticipating the lengths terrorists would go to in their efforts to hurt us. Since then, the Bush Administration seems unable to appreciate how simple words or careless acts can tip the balance of world opinion. The President's flatfooted response to the tsunami disaster is an example. Handed the perfect p.r. opportunity to demonstrate compassion for Muslims and other non-Christians in the developing world, Bush took his time before personally responding to the disaster. And when he finally spoke out, he was petulant about criticism of the U.S. for being...
...absence of reliable nationwide opinion polls, predicting a victor in the Jan. 30 election is a fool's game. Even if the Shi'ite slate lives up to claims by its leaders that it has the backing of 60% of the country, it's hard to know who would emerge as the candidate for Prime Minister...
...President has had to make. He sticks to his guns and does not retreat. Twenty or 30 years from now, he will be described as a man of vision and courage. He stands up for what he believes is right and does not ask the world for its opinion. Mark King Lyons, Nebraska...
...Rainbow Cabinet Columnist Joe Klein's "The Benetton-Ad Presidency" discussed the diversity of President Bush's choices for Cabinet posts [Dec. 27-Jan. 3]. But diversity is not merely a difference of color or ethnicity but also a divergence of perspective, opinion and experience. If the President is really interested in diversity, he will do well to name a Cabinet that sees things differently, challenges convention and perhaps even dares to disagree, instead of simply achieving a comfort level that feels good. That's true diversity. Terrence D. Samuel Jr. Gates, Oregon...