We know - or should know - what lies at the end of the road of racial polarization. A 'race card' is not something to play, because race is a very dangerous political plaything.

Time was when people used to brag about how old they were - and I am old enough to remember it.

Some of the biggest cases of mistaken identity are among intellectuals who have trouble remembering that they are not God.

You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible.

Actually lowering the cost of insurance would be accomplished by such things as making it harder for lawyers to win frivolous lawsuits against insurance companies.

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.

Most variables can show either an upward or downward trend, depending on the base year chosen.