Somehow, we have reached the point where we view democracy and elections as ends in themselves. But they aren't.

Leaders know that there's nothing as disruptive as information.

Contrary to Al Gore's predictions, our current lack of hurricanes is causing significant problems.

Are boaters deliberately trying to kill manatees?

It does seem slightly odd that the famous Nobel Peace Prize should go to someone who is famous, more or less, for talking loudly.

What does Mr. Gates plan to do with all the extra people that won't die from malaria now that his foundation has found a cure?

Virtually everyone who is anyone in American politics and media has roundly condemned any thought that Iran's President Ahmadinejad should be allowed to desecrate Ground Zero with his noisome presence. They are making a mistake.

China and India are adopting personal automobiles. If they follow our path, each country will put itself in a position of its entire economy being vulnerable to interruption of its oil supplies.

Now comes what may be the solution to the global warming hysteria, and from a most unexpected source.

The Romans understood nation building, an art we and the British have forgotten.