The thing is, Obama is right that it would be a calamity for the government to default on its debt by not meeting its obligations. Such a thing has never happened and can't be allowed to happen.
John PodhoretzWhat people adore about superhero movies is the signal quality of the Christopher Nolan films - their complete lack of irony when it comes to the portrayal of heroism and the need for heroes to confront evil.
John PodhoretzSome candidates need to say provocative things that make noise to break through the media muffle and get themselves noticed.
John Podhoretz