So many Americans, for one reason or another, they watch the news and it doesn't really give them the idea of the world. Or they don't read or travel. They have no idea that America is part of the world and not the world itself.

While I disagree with our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have nothing but respect and admiration for the men and women deployed in these places.

When she comes She pulls you close She breathes in short bursts Her eyes close Her head tilts back Her mouth opens slightly Her thighs turn to steel, and then melt She is perfect And you feel like you are everything.

It is only our humanity that can deliver us from the brutality of our achievements.

I don't mind bees and think we are all the better for having them around. I like the taste of honey.

I think Naomi Klein was very astute with her book 'Shock Doctrine.' We make money on disaster.

Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.