You want a political culture that works to create conditions under which an economy can thrive? Since signing the Oslo Accords with the Palestinians, Israel has spent two decades working to unshackle its economy from its socialist roots, with remarkable results.

Obama's presidency hasn't been dedicated to achieving economic growth in the short term, or about creating jobs.

Unquestionably, American political rhetoric can be repugnant, and the Right can certainly be as guilty as the Left.

That distinctive presidential conduct is now gone forever, banished to the snows of yesteryear by Barack Obama. From the beginning of his presidency to the present, he has spoken specifically and in unprecedented fashion of Republicans as his rivals, his stumbling blocks, the primary cause of his troubles.

Pop culture is a reflection of social change, not a cause of social change.

I think making a pretense of civility toward Eric Alterman is like making a pretense of civility to a scorpion.

Some candidates need to say provocative things that make noise to break through the media muffle and get themselves noticed.