Opinion: Beirut, Vetos and Gambling: Thursday’s Page

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Thursday’s musings:

Brian Winter:Beirut’s Party Goes Poof
Just a few weeks ago, Lebanon’s capital was a post-apocalyptic playground for rappers and ravers. So long, 50 Cent.

Daniel Pipes: Israel Has a War to Win
White House needs to help its ally take a hard line against Hezbollah, Palestinians and Iran.

Patt Morrison: Tourist Photos? Get Me Security!
Taking pictures of public spaces is becoming illegal in downtown L.A.

Jonah Goldberg: The Great U.N. Delusion
Find another false idol to worship, multilateral fetishists -- the U.N. is a failure.

Editorials

A First Veto for This?
After six-plus years, the president finally finds his pen. Too bad it was for a good bill.

Europeans’ Same Old Tune on Mergers
There really is nothing much to fear in the Sony-BMG marriage.

All Bets Are Off(line)
Instead of hassling offshore gambling CEOs at airports, the feds should legalize online betting.