Within the U.S., the Obama presidency will be mainly measured by the success or failure of his economic policies. And here, I fear, the monstrous stimulus package with which this administration stumbled out of the gate will prove to be Obama's Waterloo. Camille Paglia administrationeconomicfailure share on social
Primary-school education is a crock, basically. It's oppressive to anyone with physical energy, especially guys. Camille Paglia basicallycrockeducation Change image and share on social
No genuinely avant-garde artist should ever be on the government dole. Camille Paglia artistavantdole Change image and share on social
As a registered Democrat, I am praying for a credible presidential candidate to emerge from the younger tier of politicians in their late 40s. A governor with executive experience would be ideal. Camille Paglia 40scandidatecredible Change image and share on social
I regard affirmative action as pernicious - a system that had wonderful ideals when it started but was almost immediately abused for the benefit of white middle-class women. Camille Paglia abuseactionaffirmative Change image and share on social
Popular culture - above all rock 'n' roll, with its African-American R & B roots - did far more to radicalize us than did any feminist leader. Camille Paglia africanamericanculture Change image and share on social
I don't like reality shows and have never watched them, but I'm addicted to 'Real Housewives' because it's authentic old-time soap opera reborn! Camille Paglia addictauthentichousewife Change image and share on social
Our presence in Afghanistan is not worth the price of any more American lives or treasure. Camille Paglia afghanistanamericanlive Change image and share on social
The moment is ripe for an experienced businessman to talk practical, prudent economics to the electorate - which is why Mitt Romney's political fortunes are steadily being resurrected from the grave. Camille Paglia businessmaneconomicselectorate Change image and share on social
A lesser complaint: hair extensions. There are moments on 'All My Children' when half the women actors, young and old, seem to be afflicted by android Barbie creep. All those thick swatches of lifeless strands clustering lankly round ladies' necks! Like orange tanning spray, this is a fashion fad that should be put out of its misery. Camille Paglia actorandroidbarbie share on social