Monday's Opinions [Aug 6, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, August 06, 2012 Robert J. Samuelson Generation Squeezed Those under 40 face two threats to their living standards. David Ignatius Is Saudi Arabia on the edge? Saudis seem to be preparing for regional conflict. John McCain, Joseph I. Lieberman and Lindsey O. Graham Risks of inaction in Syria The U.S. is squandering a strategic opportunity. Jackson Diehl The forgotten Afghan war Obama and Romney ignore the conflict. Post Partisan Article 1, Section 8 Jonathan Capehart The enumerated powers of Congress don't mean anything without compromise. Perry nails the veepstakes Jonathan Bernstein It really doesn't matter too much. A Churchillian heroine Charles Lane Gabby Douglas never gave up. Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy