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OPINION: White House associates with rapper Common

Once again we have an association controversy at the White House. This week, a rapper who calls himself “Common” was invited by Michelle Obama to read some of his “poetry” to a hand-picked audience in the “People’s House.”

OPINION: US can shoot a terrorist in head, but it can’t waterboard?

Frustrating! That’s the appropriate word for what is happening in the wake of the Bin Laden raid. Besides the precision of the Navy SEALs, the big story to emerge from the action is that coerced interrogation gave the CIA vital information used to track Bin Laden to his lair. That has been confirmed by current CIA chief Leon Panetta.

Opinion: Leadership will be key factor in 2012 election

This time next year, we could have the two presidential candidates in play. Only God knows who the Republicans will decide upon, but President Obama is a lock on the Democratic side. The big issues that will most likely decide the election of 2012 will be the economy and leadership. And now there’s new data on the leadership front.

Opinion: It’s now time for the president to decide on Libya

President Obama is a dispassionate guy; a man who likes to analyze problems without emotion. He also likes to take his time while making important decisions. To some, this is an effective way to govern. To others, it is dithering. But one thing is certainly true: being indecisive while people die is no virtue.

Opinion: Charlie Sheen a natural for cable networks

We live in strange times, and cable news is in business to chronicle that. As you may know, there is big money in the cable news universe, but two of the big players, MSNBC and CNN, are having major ratings problems. Last month in primetime, the Fox News Channel was the second-highest rated cable channel in the United States behind the USA network. MSNBC came in 26th, CNN 29th. Not good for them.

Opinion: Union power is damaging U.S. economy

In order to form a more perfect union, many of my ancestors joined one. My maternal grandfather was a train conductor, my paternal grandfather a New York City police officer, my uncle a fire captain in the Big Apple. Around my dinner table as a kid, working people were revered, evil corporate bosses vilified. Unions were big in Levittown, N. Y.

Opinion: We’re on the same page about future

Finally, an issue all Americans can rally behind: Winning the future. Surely most of us would like to be victorious down the road. The alternative is losing the future, and that doesn’t sound very good, does it? If the future is lost, then what will become of us?

Opinion: It's time to show me the money, Haiti

So now we’re back to ground zero, literally. A few weeks after the attack on 9/11, actor George Clooney and a bunch of celebrities fronted a television telethon to raise money for the families of the victims. It was a well-intentioned project that raised about $150 million.

Opinion: Current, former president are polar opposites

America is a fascinating country, and if you don’t believe me, consider this: In the space of just 10 years, we have elected two men to the presidency who could not be more opposite. That fact was clarified for me last week when I spent some time with George W. Bush.

Opinion: Why are we funding NPR?

One of the big reasons the Democrats may get hammered on Tuesday is that under that party’s Congressional leadership, the nation has run up an astounding $5 trillion in new debt over the past three years. And what do we have to show for all that deficit spending? Nancy Pelosi flying home to San Francisco in a private jet?

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O'REILLY: Semper Fi, unless it’s not convenient

Jon Hammar saw combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, but his most brutal foreign experience was in Mexico. In August, the 27-year-old former Marine corporal was incarcerated by Mexican authorities for trying to register an antique shotgun with customs agents.

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O'REILLY: Christmas Why: does the day offend?

Anyone offended by public displays of Christmas needs to see a psychiatrist.

• Bill O'Reilly

O'REILLY: James Bond 50 years later

If you really want to understand the vast changes that have occurred in America over the last 50 years, all you have to do is watch James Bond. Back in 1962, the first Bond movie, “Dr. No,” was released — catapulting Sean Connery to international stardom. Even President Kennedy expressed admiration for Ian Fleming’s fictional British Secret Agent.

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O'REILLY: A personal note to President Obama

You must be tired. Please take some time off.

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O'REILLY: Sandy’s lesson

Here’s the big lesson from mega storm Sandy. Mother Nature sneers at high tech, mocks modern convenience and couldn’t care less about what kind of person you are - she will smack you if she wants.

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O'REILLY: Mitt’s missed opportunities

Here’s the good news for Mitt Romney. In the first two debates, he has established himself as President Obama’s equal on the events of the day.

O'REILLY: The Obama challenge

President Obama is in trouble. Poll after poll shows Mitt Romney gaining ground almost everywhere.

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O'REILLY: Caught in the net

When I was a kid back in the Paleolithic Age, we used to play sandlot football after school. My group of thug friends chose sides, and the mayhem began.

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O'REILLY: Left behind

According to a new poll by The Hill newspaper in Washington D.C., 54 percent of likely voters believe President Obama does not deserve another term based on his economic record.

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O'REILLY: You might be a bad citizen

If an American does not pay attention to events or educate himself enough to know the basics about how the USA works, than he or she is a bad citizen.

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