The bottom line is this: Miers is a disappointing pick.

Bullies: How the Left's Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences Americans

The bottom line is this: Miers is a disappointing pick.

In short, I don't root against President Obama because I hate America. I root against President Obama because I hate his vision for America.

Voluntary exchange is more moral than forced redistribution.

The story of Detroit's bankruptcy was simple enough: Allow capitalism to grow the city, campaign against income inequality, tax the job creators until they flee, increase government spending in order to boost employment, promise generous pension plans to keep people voting for failure. Rinse, wash and repeat.

Historically, defense spending cuts have preceded increased international turmoil as America's global enemies sense a failure of will.