EDITORIAL: The negative Obama factor

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EDITORIAL: Obama has a 'Pet Goat' moment

Cool, calm and unconnected

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Hours after the Fort Hood massacre, a grieving nation looked to the president for consolation and leadership. Instead, it got light banter and a "shout-out" before President Obama read a perfunctory statement. The president has always had a reputation for coolness, but in this case, he was utterly detached. He can't blame the scriptwriter for his astonishing lack of empathy.

EDITORIAL: Too scared to recognize terrorism

Ignoring facts isn't sensitive; it is suicidal

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was declared "not a terrorist" before the facts were out - even before officials were sure whether the attacker was alive or dead. Failing to honestly name a terrorist attack despite the evidence is as destructive and dishonest as leaping to call an attack terrorism without the facts to support that.

Taking a drive down memory lane

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Inspired by "Hawaii Five-O," Annandale resident Jeff Weatherholtz bought a 1978 Mercury Grand Marquis to take a spin down memory lane.

Dodge Challenger taps into nostalgia

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The 2009 Dodge Challenger delivers the best of modern American muscle-car characteristics: unmistakable design, world-class handling, powerful engines and technology.

Manual an option for 2010 Acura TL

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Acura takes performance to the next level and aims straight at the heart of the enthusiast driver with the addition of a manual transmission model to the TL lineup for the 2010 model year.

Turning exhaust into energy?

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

The day is coming when the heat from your car's engine exhaust is captured and converted to mechanical energy capable of powering your vehicle's stereo, power seats and air conditioning.

GM highlights progress of business plan

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

GM has outlined progress it has made toward reaching commitments in its business plan, including a leaner structure, stronger brands, and changing the company culture.

EDITORIAL: The grass roots keep growing

Democratic agenda riles up large and angry protests

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Tens of thousands of people from across the country made a "House call" on the west side of the Capitol yesterday. These Americans traveled to Washington to register their objections to the mammoth government health care bill that Democrats are rushing through Congress. The size and spirit of the rally were a testament to the explosion in grass-roots activism opposed to the expansion of government under President Obama's and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's watch. The silent majority is silent no longer.

Mopar to offer live TV in Chrysler vehicles

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

Life is getting lots more like "The Jetsons" with Mopar offering live TV into Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge car and Ram truck vehicles.