This was no mandate — it was more like a phew. A weak candidate almost took out the president. I suggest that President Obama come back humble and reject his policies of division. “Restraint” would seem to be the operative word.
James Salerno, Plantation
Between the horrific shooting in Connecticut and the devastating tornado in Oklahoma, schools, tragically, have been at the epicenter of the carnage. In both cases, teachers put their lives on the line to protect their charges, innocent children, by placing themselves between the kids and harm’s way.
The lawmakers are acting shamefully and viciously against our president and Americans.
The Pentagon wants $450 million for improving and maintaining the Guantánamo Bay prison. President Obama has made a promise and wants to close the facility that houses cq166 prisoners; however, he has faced opposition from Republican and Democrats in Congress.
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