Wealth is not a ratchet, and in a free economy, it's not supposed to be.

Why the panic and fear on every side? This "recession" is nothing.

Russia has called the bluff of NATO, the "world's greatest alliance."

Time magazine gets a clue on welfare, and advocates "creating livelihoods."

Don't call back Congress; encourage them to stay out on vacation!

It is beautiful, shiny, and impressive, and not entirely valueless - but nothing like as glorious as it appears.

What if the stadium is empty? If there are too many empty seats on TV, I'll lose my head. What to do...?

Don't hold your breath.

Is Obama a good change, or otherwise?

Solzhenitsyn warned of "an atmosphere of moral mediocrity, paralyzing man's noblest impulses."