One of the frustrations about the modern world is that we don't even have a good vocabulary to describe our state. The word sentiment sounds mushy. [...] Sentiment is not mushy.

The moral foundation of the society, the way we interact with each other is more fundamental than the Supreme Court.

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Donald Trump's world view is that it's a dangerous, miserable place, people are out to get him, and he needs to strike them first.

Certainly, the country can't have two presidents at once, so the tradition has been to hang back if you're the president-elect and wait for your time in office. [Donald] Trump is not a hang-back kind of guy.

Palin is smart, politically skilled, courageous and likable. Her convention and debate performances were impressive.

Just, as I have traveled around from school to school, whether it's project-based learning or an outward bound curriculum, it's very hard to tell the difference between charters and public anymore. There's no fine line.