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White House gives shifting explanations for Libya attack
If Mr. Romney has been vague about his tax plan, Mr. Obama has been similarly vague about foreign policy initiatives for a second term.
Palm Beach Post
Freedom of Expression and the Muslim Presence in the U.N.
Both rebutted President Obama’s defense of freedom of expression, arguing that cultural limits on rights like freedom of speech had to be respected.
Diario Las Americas
Don't be goaded into attack
Iran and Israel are playing a dangerous game of "chicken."
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Ambassador journal should have been cited by CNN
CNN revealed Friday it had used U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens’ journal, found by a reporter, as a source.
USF Oracle
On Mideast, Obama strikes a balance
President Obama struck the right balance Tuesday between criticizing Islamic extremism and an approach toward improving relationships with Arab world.
Tampa Bay Times
U.S. should reject Netanyahu’s demand for ‘red line’ on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking for a commitment that makes no diplomatic or military sense.
Palm Beach Post
Pitts: Teaching Muslim world about freedom
It is apparently an article of faith for many in the Muslim world that the film represents a U.S. government attack upon Islam.
Miami Herald
As Bibi speaks out, Obama plays dumb
Netanyahu shot back, "Those ... who refuse to put red lines before Iran don't have a moral right to place a red light before Israel."
Biz Pac Review
Ware: Criticize at your own risk
Freedom of speech? What freedom of speech?
Sebring News Sun
Iran, not Jerusalem, is the real Israel issue
One election prediction: The next president of the United States will not move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Palm Beach Post
Hillsborough football fraud and accountability
The principal and football coach also share the blame, and they should not have gotten off so easily.
Tampa Bay Times
Generals put Egyptian democracy at risk
The same military that ushered Hosni Mubarak from power is now threatening Egypt's revolution just as it gets off the ground.
Tampa Bay Times
Chapman: We should resist the temptation to invade Syria
Sometimes leadership lies in knowing what not to do — and then not doing it.
Northwest Florida Daily News
Tria: No middle ground to be found
Once again, our "friends" in the Middle East have demonstrated their contempt for the U.S. in its mission to bring freedom to that part of the world.
Hernando Today
Egypt's future hangs in the balance
The Obama Administration should be prepared to respond smartly to events and an election outcome it can't predict and certainly cannot control.
Tampa Bay Times
Tria: Is SOFA good for the U.S.?
As a nation, we are almost bankrupt. Can we afford to fund Afghanistan at the expense of the American citizens?
Hernando Today
Obama undercuts his achievement in bin Laden capture
President Barack Obama went to Afghanistan, but the import of the moment was undercut by his campaign video.
Naples Daily News

Letter To The Editor

Extremists on all sides get the headlines

 

What drives...

Tampa Bay Times
Obama's foreign policy puts America at too much risk

Amateurish, incompetent and...

Bradenton Herald
Iran

Say no to war.

Florida Times-Union
Bring US troops home as soon as possible

Let’s get our own backyard in order before we try to change the rest of the world.

Florida Today

Op Ed

Powell's mea culpa — and a nagging question

It's sobering to read the chapters on Iraq in Colin Powell's new book, to ponder the waste of soldiers' lives that resulted from...

Tallahassee Democrat
Hard questions remain about when it will be time to leave Afghanistan

Trying to democratize that tribal nation is a foolish goal. We ought to bring all our troops home now.

TCPalm
Hope is dim for Palestinian-Israeli peace talks

There is little wonder why the Palestinians refuse to return to peace talks with the Israelis, as long as Israel continues to expand its...

St. Augustine Record
Iran talks are vital to the world – and the gas pump

The recent run-up in prices at the gas pump is in part tied to increased concerns about another war in the Middle East — this time with Iran.

Tallahassee Democrat
Ros-Lehtinen opposing Christian tourism to Holy Land

Bizarrely, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Miami, denied use for trade facilitation, tourism promotion, scholarships for Palestinian students and...

Palm Beach Post
Local security starts with foreign policy

With U.S. troops finally out of Iraq and our involvement in Afghanistan perhaps coming to a close, our nation begins a new chapter in its...

Tallahassee Democrat
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