Wednesday's Opinions [Dec 26, 2012]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Norman J. Ornstein Huntsman for speaker! If Boehner is toppled, the House should look outside its ranks for a leader. Henry Allen Guns are part of our culture The issue is far more complex than demagogues who rail against firearms can admit. Ruth Marcus Inflation 'adjusted' — poorly A clumsy measure is costing the country money when we can least afford it. Kathleen Parker Things better left unsaid 'Man up,' 'hot' and other phrases that should be left behind in the New Year. Richard Cohen Headed for a debacle Boehner's bad math and Obama's muddle. David Ignatius Reasons to hope for peace Encouraging signs in Afghanistan. Michael Gerson Joy shadowed by sorrow The hope of Christmas is broad enough for both. Minky Worden A text message from Big Brother The latest indignity for Saudi women is SMS tattling at the airport. Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Post Partisan The tea party: 'Deficits? Never heard of them.' Jonathan Bernstein Why don't supposed deficit hawks want to go over the fiscal cliff? 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. 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