Basically, global capitalism, basically to support it, or is it to be opposed? Is international order to be supported, or is it to be opposed? Republicans have taken a very clear line. Democrats can have a different version of the line, or they can just say, no, we are the party of international peace and activism, and we're the party that's going to have a civilized capitalism.

Those cultural wars, Sexual Revolution issues are fading from the scene, and the coming generation has basically settled them.

We have the choice to choose how we're going to educate our emotions.

If you're cutting deals with one company or another, eventually, there's going to be a quid pro quo. There's going to be a bribe. There's going to be something.

It's hard for parents just to measure schools.

The ugliness can sometimes be super ugly, but also a warning sign of something down below.

I wasn't born with a tie or with Mark Shields stapled to my left hip. I have another life.