Growing older, I have lost the need to be political, which means... the need to be left. I am driven read more

Growing older, I have lost the need to be political, which means... the need to be left. I am driven to grudging toleration of the Conservative Party because it is the party of non-politics, of resistance to politics.

It has been only three years, but after all that has happened it seems like a lifetime.

It has been only three years, but after all that has happened it seems like a lifetime.

They're an incredible live band.

They're an incredible live band.

Our seniors had a good couple of days, I'd like to congratulate them. And as for our underclassmen, it's time read more

Our seniors had a good couple of days, I'd like to congratulate them. And as for our underclassmen, it's time for them to start thinking about next year.

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas read more

A lot of middle-class black people think that the Democrats have nothing new to say about race, that their ideas are bankrupt, and that the party basically takes their loyalty for granted, ... Then the Republicans start coming around - and we're like the lonely girl standing against the wall at a dance. Even if you know it's lip service, you feel receptive, just because somebody has bothered to come over and pay attention to you.

There seems to be a strong consensus that the Fed isn't going to do anything.

There seems to be a strong consensus that the Fed isn't going to do anything.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

There's no question Blagojevich is vulnerable.

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

It was the most exciting match of the day.

It was the most exciting match of the day.