Humanism is not alive and well in Texas. Different colors and types of Texans do not like one another, nor do they pretend to.

Some days, I'd feel better with Punxsutawney Phil in the Oval Office - at least he doesn't lie about the weather.

With politicians, artful evasion is always preferable to the outright lie.

Texas is a fine place for men and dogs, but hell on women and horses.

Whenever you hear a politician carry on about what a mess the schools are, be aware that you are looking at the culprit.

Behind a smoke screen of high-profile female appointees and soothing slogans, George W. Bush is waging war on women.

nothing like a few restful weeks contemplating the decline of civilization to restore the humors. What I did on my summer vacation was listen to a lot of people talk about the decline of practically everything - you could call it the leisure of the theory class.