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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong Mitt Romney鈥檚 economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several 鈥渉eavyweight鈥� economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveGlimpses of heaven: from grief to comfortA 海角大神 Science perspective.
Jobs report: 3 views on the best way to create jobs in the US The Labor Department reported Friday that the economy added 171,000 jobs in October, while unemployment rose to 7.9 percent. As the eighth and final installment of our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on the best way to create jobs in the United States.
The Monitor's ViewThe steady gain of humanityBeyond alarming headlines, a deeper look reveals progress 鈥� and the prospect of even more if we address the big challenges ahead.
OpinionLack of US, Western intervention in Syria helps jihadistsHillary Clinton heads to Doha, Qatar next week to push for a shakeup in the Syrian opposition. The West must step up its game by providing advanced weapons to Syrian rebels. Fears of such weapons aiding jihadist fighters are overblown, even as Western hesitancy strengthens jihadists.
OpinionTo fight Taliban, US must give Afghanistan schoolsPresident Obama and Mitt Romney both pledge to leave Afghanistan in 2014. But neither discussed the importance of establishing schools for the children of a war-torn nation where nearly half the population is under the age of 15.聽The Taliban are most scared of books, not bombs.
OpinionNo mandate for either Mitt Romney or President ObamaMitt Romney and President Obama want a strong mandate from voters to support their governing approach. They won't get it. Given the enormity of America's challenges, it might not be such a bad thing if the winner of this election emerged with humility instead of hubris.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveWhich candidate do you love more?A 海角大神 Science perspective: In an atmosphere teeming with opinions, perhaps our biggest contribution can be a peaceful acknowledgment of divine Love, God鈥檚 power beyond the power of people, a heart that sees ourselves and those seeking election ultimately as equal rays of a powerful center, Love itself.
The Monitor's ViewWhen tweets repeat a lieSocial media sites spread a lot of misinformation on superstorm Sandy. But they also helped keep people informed 鈥� and even corrected their own mistakes.
OpinionWhat if neither Mitt Romney nor President Obama wins on Nov. 6?What if we wake up on Wednesday, and find out that in several states the outcome is in doubt, and neither President Obama nor Mitt Romney is the clear winner? America could be heading for court battles that will make Florida in 2000 look like a tussle at the local PTA.
OpinionLiving in a swing state like Ohio is good for your self-esteemI live in Ohio, the swing-state capital of the Midwest. Sure, people complain about the incessant political ads, the traffic when Mitt Romney and President Obama are moving around town, and the perpetual knocking on the door. But it's a small price to pay for all this attention.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveHelp after hurricane SandyA 海角大神 Science perspective: After the massive damage from hurricane Sandy, what can help the clean-up and restoration process and provide courage and strength to move forward?
The Monitor's ViewAfter superstorm Sandy, is there really a Romney-Obama feud over FEMA?Sandy reopened a debate over government response to disasters. But FEMA and states know their roles pretty well by now 鈥� compassion in a crisis is best directed locally, with FEMA as backup.
Global ViewpointEurope must overcome the politics of fear around the debt crisisAs the former prime minister of Greece, my experience with the debt crisis confirms my belief that this is a political crisis more than a financial one. We have adopted a passive, almost defeatist attitude in Europe. We must break this cycle of fear and mistrust now.- Global ViewpointEurope must overcome the politics of fear around the debt crisisAs the former prime minister of Greece, my experience with the debt crisis confirms my belief that this is a political crisis more than a financial one. We have adopted a passive, almost defeatist attitude in Europe. We must break this cycle of fear and mistrust now.
OpinionThe aftermath of superstorm Sandy and the land of opportunityPredictions abound: Will superstorm Sandy help or hurt President Obama look 'presidential'? The bigger question is what Washington can do to help the neediest Americans, when a hurricane blows through 鈥� and when it doesn't.- A 海角大神 Science PerspectiveIf the Bible could tweet on the US election campaignA 海角大神 Science perspective: How to recognize an America full of people each potentially open to God's grace, irrespective of who is in power.
OpinionChina isn't a threat to America. It's an opportunity.President Obama and Mitt Romney both say it鈥檚 time for the US to get tough with China. They have it wrong.聽China's rising middle class provides a ready consumer market for savvy American companies, while Chinese infrastructure projects increase demand for US construction goods.
OpinionI'm a young, Mormon woman from a swing state. Here's why I'm an undecided voter.My state of limbo has less to do with Mitt Romney's and President Obama's political platforms and more with the growing distance and animosity between their two parties. These two campaigns have spent millions on defamation rather than educating voters about the issues.
The economic impact of hurricane SandyGauging hurricane Sandy's ultimate impact on the US economy is far more complex than merely adding up insurance payouts and uninsured losses. Disasters can give the ailing construction sector a boost, and unleash smart reinvestment that improves stricken areas.
