Political correctness is one of the engines of nannyism. Allowing and even encouraging 'offensive' ideas is vital for the intellectually health of a free society. David Harsanyi allowcorrectnessencourage Change image and share on social
We need a smaller, leaner Washington. It won't happen if we raise taxes without any coinciding reform and serious slashing of spending. David Harsanyi coincidehappenlean Change image and share on social
Democracy is just a reflection of our morals and the things that we believe. David Harsanyi democracymoralreflection Change image and share on social
A boatload of government money is indeed a gift. Unless, I suppose, you're one of the saps paying for the cargo. David Harsanyi boatloadcargogift Change image and share on social
Aside from the occasional genocide, oppression, evil and torture, etc., it is inarguable that public policy could be implemented more rapidly in an autocracy. David Harsanyi autocracyevilgenocide Change image and share on social
The crusade to convince us that global warming can only be dealt with by wealth destruction and higher energy prices began with an effort to 'raise awareness,' which turned into some delicate nanny-state prodding before efforts to artificially inflate prices. David Harsanyi artificiallyawarenessbegin share on social
You'll often hear the left lecture about the importance of dissent in a free society. David Harsanyi dissentfreehear Change image and share on social
As with most people, my ideology and my attitudes about life were informed by parents and family. David Harsanyi attitudefamilyideology Change image and share on social
If progressives were interested in mitigating inequality, they would support the dynamism of free markets to allow the merit of ideas, products and services to win the day rather than stifle companies and pick winners in the name of imagined 'progress.' David Harsanyi companydaydynamism share on social
It's difficult for democracy to function properly under the most favorable circumstances, but it has no chance at all when millions of voters are divorced from objective reality and incapable of understanding what is going on in Washington. David Harsanyi chancecircumstancedemocracy share on social