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Washington Post (October 6)

2020/ 10/ 08 by jd in Global News

“Americans of all political stripes wished President Trump well in his battle with covid-19. Now he is repaying our compassion with reckless disregard and callous contempt for the well-being of anybody but himself…. A more selfish man has never occupied his high office.” He has even had “the audacity to tell Americans the virus is no biggie. No doubt the families of the 209,000 dead are greatly reassured.”

 

Washington Post (March 15)

2016/ 03/ 16 by jd in Global News

“The Obama administration is moving toward what could be a dangerous showdown with China over the South China Sea…. What makes this dispute so explosive is that it pits an American president who needs to affirm his credibility as a strong leader against a risk-taking Chinese president who has shown disregard for U.S. military power and who faces potent political enemies at home.”

 

New York Times (September 2)

2014/ 09/ 04 by jd in Global News

“More than anyone, President Vladimir Putin of Russia has set the agenda for NATO’s 65th summit meeting this week, which could well be the most consequential since the Cold War ended.” Ironically, his antics may serve to strengthen NATO. He “has forced on it a new and urgent purpose by effectively invading Ukraine and demonstrating his utter disregard for the international system.”

 

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