To explain the unknown by the known is a logical procedure; to explain the known by the unknown is a form of theological lunacy.
David BrooksPolitics is based on social identity, and so, again, there is going to be differences between rural and urban and between left and right.
David BrooksI could tell you that when you have trouble making up your mind about something, tell yourself you'll settle it by flipping a coin. But don't go by how the coin flips; go by your emotional reaction to the coin flip. Are you happy or sad it came up heads or tails?
David BrooksI do think economic and social anxiety is the number one issue. And I'm pretty confident Hillary Clinton will be really riding that train pretty hard.
David Brooks