Every election, a presidential candidate inevitably proposes a new cabinet agency. The idea is that this is the only way to solve a particular problem. Just create more government. Christopher Buckley agencycabinetcandidate Change image and share on social
I cast my first vote on my father's lap in 1960, for Richard Nixon, in the voting booth. I was 8. Christopher Buckley boothcastfather Change image and share on social
I am a small-government conservative who clings tenaciously and old-fashionedly to the idea that one ought to have balanced budgets. Christopher Buckley balancebudgetcling Change image and share on social
The tradition of putting candles on Christmas trees actually began in Germany. The person who came up with the idea is thought to have been Martin Luther, father of the Reformation. Christopher Buckley begincandlechristmas Change image and share on social
If the question is, 'Do I wish I made thirty million dollars a year,' the answer is, 'You bet.' If the question is, 'Do I wish I could write like Tom Clancy,' the answer must remain, 'No.' Christopher Buckley answerbetclancy Change image and share on social
'Catch-22''s first readers were largely of the generation that went through World War II. For them, it provided a startlingly fresh take, a much-needed, much-delayed laugh at the terror and madness they endured. Christopher Buckley catchdelayendure share on social
I don't think I ever once heard Mum utter a religious or spiritual sentiment, a considerable feat considering that she was married for 57 years to one of the most prominent Catholics in the country. Christopher Buckley catholicconsiderablecountry Change image and share on social
I was an only child who had every advantage, every blessing, absolutely. Christopher Buckley absolutelyadvantagebless Change image and share on social
I've lived in Washington since 1981 and have been a faithful reader of 'The Washington Post' ever since. Christopher Buckley faithfulhavelive Change image and share on social
