The political left has been weak on protecting society from criminals for more than two centuries.

All the political angst and moral melodrama about getting 'the rich' to pay 'their fair share' is part of a big charade. This is not about economics, it is about politics.

Wal-Mart has done more for poor people then any ten liberals, at least nine of whom are almost guaranteed to hate Wal-Mart.

If you don't control the borders, it doesn't matter what immigration laws you have.

Lofty talk about 'social justice' or 'fairness' boils down to greatly expanded powers for politicians, since those pretty words have no concrete definition. They are a blank check for creating disparities in power that dwarf disparities in income - and are far more dangerous.

You have to have a sense of humor if you follow politics. Otherwise, the sheer fraudulence of it all will get you down.

Being willing to donate the taxpayers' money is not the same as being willing to put your own money where your mouth is.