Monday's Opinions [Nov 19, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, November 19, 2012 Andrew G. Biggs and Jason Richwine The truth about federal pay Public employees aren't underpaid. Fred Hiatt A scandal we can't love No enjoyment from the travails of Petraeus, Allen. Robert J. Samuelson 'Fiscal cliff' deal we need Despite brinkmanship, outlines of plan are clear. E.J. Dionne Jr. Restoring hope at home Obama must overcome our feelings of decline. Tom Toles Tom Toles cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Post Partisan Not the talking filibuster again! Jonathan Bernstein Why it wouldn't help. PostScript: Robinson and listeners Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond to listening column Friday's p-Op quiz Jonathan Capehart Who said that a man of 60 who has no body fat is not to be trusted? 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