The notion of political correctness has ignited controversy across the land. And although the movement arises from the laudable desire to sweep away the debris of racism and sexism and hatred it replaces old prejudices with new one. It declares certain topics off-limits, certain expressions off-limits, even certain gestures off-limits. What began as a crusade for civility has soured into a cause of conflict and even censorship.

A campaign is a disagreement, and disagreements divide. But an election is a decision, and decisions clear the way for harmony and peace. I mean to be president of all the people.

Competence is a narrow ideal. Competence makes the trains run on time but doesn't know where they're going.

Communism didn't fall. It was pushed.

You have to understand that people that are hurting are going to criticize.

No, I don't know that atheists should be considered as citizens, nor should they be considered as patriots. This is one nation under God.

We're enjoying sluggish times, and not enjoying them very much.