Belleville News Democrat: Opinion http://www.bnd.com/editorial/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Opinion 60 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:15:03 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Try being gracious http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/560903.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/560903.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:40 CST Republican Bob Gentsch once said that he dreamed of running for Congress, but knew it wasn't likely to happen: "I'm in the wrong political party to attempt to win St. Clair or Madison County voters." Commentary: Why Bill Clinton is smiling http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/561190.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/561190.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:58 CST Many observers use historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's term, "A Team of Rivals," to describe the cabinet that President-elect Barack Obama is assembling. Are savings on the radar? http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/559016.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/559016.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:17 CST We just re-elected the St. Clair County Board chairman and gave the Democrats a bigger majority on the County Board, so we can understand why they'd react with smug arrogance to any Republican proposal. This is no joke: State senate leaders must lead http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/558981.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/558981.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:48 CST Did you hear the one about the comedian, the grouch and the airhead who went into the state capitol? Guest view: Looking for a career? Consider health care http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/558954.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/558954.html Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:12 CST If you are looking for a safe haven in a challenging employment market place, health care may be a good option to consider. Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses Lincoln, Obama — and their ‘rivals' http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/556870.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/556870.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 02:13 CST Thousands of Americans have bought Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2005 book, "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," after hearing that it shaped President-elect Barack Obama's thinking. Many reasons to be thankful http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/556935.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/556935.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:03 CST While today is a traditional day of family gatherings and excessive eating, many metro-east residents might be wondering just what it is for which they are supposed to be thankful. Are we to be thankful for the array of dismal economic news that has battered us and our pocketbooks for the past several months? Commentary: Take heart — Grinch won't steal Christmas this year http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/555582.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/555582.html Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:49 CST Despite rising unemployment and a declining economy, take heart: The Grinch won't steal Christmas this year. Buried in shame http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/555263.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/555263.html Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:12 CST Arranging for your own funeral and burial must take a lot out of a person. Commentary: Big Three beggars in corporate jets http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/554192.html http://www.bnd.com/editorial/story/554192.html Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:54 CST If you're like most Americans, you probably weren't dabbing tears from your eyes while listening to the woeful pleas of Richard Wagoner, Alan Mulally and Robert Nardelli.