Mr. Obama seems to feel that a middle class lifestyle is a divine right.

American society - indeed, Western culture in general - used to be based on duty. Your primary duty was to your family and to then to society.

To keep the climate stable, earth has developed various adjustment mechanisms.

Why have the Chinese invested so much effort and resources winning influence with various African governments?

It's a federal crime to administer any medical treatment without FDA approval; this effectively outlaws any medical experiments that are too far outside the mainstream.

When in American history has a step backwards been viewed as progress?

When the space elevator is built, it won't be an American device.

Reality must take precedence over public relations.

You can't stop a natural disaster. You can avoid a disastrous response.

The EPA has done well to stop something bad.