Monday's Opinions [Dec 24, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Monday, December 24, 2012 Jackson Diehl Action on Iran in 2013? Dennis Ross sees signs that Iranian nuclear crisis could come to a head. E.J. Dionne Jr. Our system on the cliff The current majority in the House can't — or won't — lead. Robert J. Samuelson Don't kill the boom Liquefied natural gas exports give the U.S. a boost. Max Boot Risks of an Afghan drawdown Steep cut in U.S. troops would be a major counterterrorism setback. Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Post Partisan Hey, liberals: Ignore the NRA for now Bernstein and Jonathan Bernstein The best strategy for addressing gun violence is to develop real proposals that can be enacted; winning an argument with a group that isn't arguing in good faith is a waste of time. PostScript: Krauthammer and liberties vs. safety Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond to Krauthammer's column on civil liberties and mass shootings The NRA's insane idea about more guns in schools Robinson and Eugene Robinson The organization has forfeited the right to be taken seriously on matters of public policy. 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