Israel is our strongest, most reliable ally in the Middle East. Of course, we're their most reliable ally, too.

We are mortgaging ourselves to foreigners on a scale that would make George Washington cry. Every day - every single day - we borrow a billion dollars from foreigners to buy petroleum from abroad, often from countries that hate us. We are the beggars of the world, financing our lavish lifestyle by selling our family heirlooms and by enslaving our progeny with the need to service the debt.

Yes, Americans can still get credit for cars and trucks and refrigerators, and those businesses are doing well. But just try to get a home loan now.

Somewhere there is a map of how it can be done.

I am scared of getting old. I am scared of being ill.

I'm not a Mensa member. I have no idea where that rumor came from. I never have been, and I doubt if I ever will be.

It's a lot better to hope than not to.