Thursday's Opinions: Happy holidays, Donald Trump

Republicans always do what the Koch brothers tell them, right? Not this time.; Can Mattis make peace through technology?; James Comey's year of unintended — and ruinous — consequences; Germans face a new threat — and their democracy faces a test; The Trump family must make clear that influence is not for sale; Arlington offers a lesson in school diversity; Ryan’s disingenuous ‘repeal and delay’ plan for Obamacare; Happy Hour Roundup; Trump’s doctor pulls a Trump after media interview; The cowardly GOP; What the lynching memorial will force us all to face; Remembering Carl Sagan     Tannen Maury / EPA   E.J. Dionne Jr. Happy holidays, Donald Trump Long before Trump came along we were entirely free to say "merry Christmas" to each other. Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Latest Columns Charles Lane Republicans always do what the Koch brothers tell them, right? Not this time. GOP leaders are pushing a business tax reform plan in the House, but the billionaire bank-rollers of right-wing politics don't like it. Read more »     George F. Will Can Mattis make peace through technology? Technology has the potential to make deterrent strength less expensive and more achievable. Read more »     Dana Milbank James Comey's year of unintended — and ruinous — consequences Did the FBI director mean to become Trump's elector, and now his protector? Read more »   Editorial Cartoons Tom Toles Ann Telnaes What’s the problem with Trump playing the madman in foreign policy? Trump’s Camouflage & Cufflinks for Cash America first? Donald Trump's sons are planning a post-inauguration fundraiser where $1 million will buy you a private reception with the president and a hunting or fishing excursion with Donald Jr. and/or Eric Trump.   ADVERTISEMENT   The Post’s View Germans face a new threat — and their democracy faces a test Germans should not let the attack on a Christmas market in Berlin undermine democratic values. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   The Trump family must make clear that influence is not for sale They should enforce a high standard when it comes to the appearance of impropriety. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Arlington offers a lesson in school diversity A student questions the Arlington School Board's commitment to reducing economic segregation. By Editorial Board  •  Read more »   Latest Blogs Ryan’s disingenuous ‘repeal and delay’ plan for Obamacare Ryan needs to put his cards on the table or stop promising to replace Obamacare. By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   Happy Hour Roundup Our nightly wrap-up of news and opinion. By Paul Waldman  •  The Plum Line  •  Read more »   Trump’s doctor pulls a Trump after media interview Threatens reporter to whom he'd granted an interview. By Erik Wemple  •  Erik Wemple  •  Read more »   The cowardly GOP The cowering lawmakers who empower Trump By Jennifer Rubin  •  Right Turn  •  Read more »   What the lynching memorial will force us all to face "The story of the Negro in America is the story of America, It's not a pretty story." By Jonathan Capehart  •  PostPartisan  •  Read more »   Remembering Carl Sagan He'd have been a busy man these last 20 years By Joel Achenbach  •  Achenblog  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   PostEverything Sharp opinions and smart commentary by outside contributors, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Opinions:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Opinions. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071