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."

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.

We have to increase regulation and government intervention of finance. Don't we?

There's just no pleasing some people!

Our civil forfeiture laws have resurrected what is known as a "tax farm."

Instead of a moral paragon, Google is becoming a moral lesson.

To our surprise, John McCain has made an excellent proposal which, unlike almost every other politically-inspired "solution" to our energy problems, would most likely work.