Tuesday's Opinions [Dec 25, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Tuesday, December 25, 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 PostScript: E.J. Dionne and a governing cliff Rachel Manteuffel Readers respond festively to E.J. Dionne's column on Congress' stalemate Some Christmas inspirations E.J. Dionne Jr. Words from a few men of God on the meaning of the Christmas story. 'No desire' for latest Romney excuse Jonathan Capehart Turns out Mitt Romney really didn't want to run for president. 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