Throughout the Old Testament, God warns his chosen people about the perils of assimilation, shiksappeal and false gods.

A true fascist is anyone who wants to take away my air conditioning or force me to ride a bike.

Aside from the occasional genocide, oppression, evil and torture, etc., it is inarguable that public policy could be implemented more rapidly in an autocracy.

The realization that you can't predict the future -- and mold it -- could only come as a shock to an academic.

The Founding Fathers worried that some common impulse of passion might lead many to subvert the rights of the few. It's a rational fear, one that is played out endlessly.

In summation, like your beloved pet rock, Twitter is useful only in your imagination.

Obama acknowledges his overreach openly every time he argues that he intends to do the job of an obstinate Republican congress.