Naftali Silberberg

Two critiques. One claims that the U.S. is too harsh. Another arguing that it is too soft.

We'll hear or see something, or someone fails to come through for us in a certain area, and we immediately draw conclusions, pronounce judgment, and already map a course of action to redress the perceived wrong—only to later learn of the larger context...

Was anything accomplished? Is there any point in agreeing on a goal, if there is no consensus regarding its implementation?

If it's true that it's the effort that counts, then BP should get a Congressional medal of honor. So, is what we've been told all along true, that effort is the main thing?

Deep, deep down lays the soul's oil well. When tapped, it has the ability to provide ample fuel and illumination for the entire world. But what happens when the oil isn't properly channeled? When the oil rig explodes?

While perusing the various news stories covering this monumental mess, three words keep on appearing: "Act of G‑d." Now, I ask, what do you think G‑d thinks of this expression?

Will it bring relief to the needy, or will it – as the Republicans claim – serve to bankrupt insurance companies and our nation, lead to a government takeover of the health care system, and cause a drastic decline in the quality of our medical care?

I called together a few people in the office for an impromptu football brainstorming session (a team game calls for a team effort...) Here are the results

Countries are up in arms—over what? Over the right to come to the aid of a poor and helpless nation that is of absolutely no strategic interest to anyone!

It seems to me that Republican Scott Brown's stunning victory in the Massachusetts special election has the potential to be a positive watershed moment for Mr. Obama's administration.