There is no talent so ardently supported, nor generously rewarded, as the ability to convince parasites they are victims.

Many people, including some conservatives, have been very impressed with how brainy the president and his advisers are. But that is not quite as reassuring as it might seem.

If the battle for civilization comes down to the wimps versus the barbarians, the barbarians are going to win.

Politics is largely the process of taking credit and putting the blame on others - regardless of what the facts may be.

'Fair' is one of the most dangerous concepts in politics. Since no two people are likely to agree on what is 'fair,' this means that there must be some third party with power - the government - to impose its will. The road to despotism is paved with 'fairness'.

Would you bet your paycheck on a weather forecast for tomorrow? If not, then why should this country bet billions on global warming predictions that have even less foundation?

All of us should be on guard against beliefs that flatter ourselves. At the very least, we should check such beliefs against facts.