You can't destroy America by destroying our elite. Think about America's elite. Think about it down through history. Destroy our elite, and about half the time, you're doing us a favor. P. J. O'Rourke americadestroyelite Change image and share on social
Horses and horsepower alike are about status and being cool. P. J. O'Rourke alikecoolhorse Change image and share on social
I have no idea if some societies, anthropologically speaking, aren't really suited for democracy. I don't think that's true. P. J. O'Rourke anthropologicallydemocracyidea Change image and share on social
The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgrass on your lawn. The Republicans are the party that says government doesn't work and then they get elected and prove it. P. J. O'Rourke crabgrassdemocratelect share on social
The problem, when comparing contemporary television to television in 1974, is that TV has become not just bad but sad. P. J. O'Rourke badcomparecontemporary Change image and share on social
Adam Smith's huge failure was the fact that he did not foresee the industrial revolution. P. J. O'Rourke adamfactfailure Change image and share on social
I'm fascinated by political enthusiasm. P. J. O'Rourke enthusiasmfascinatepolitical Change image and share on social
President Bush said that if illegal immigrants want citizenship, they'd have to do three things: pay taxes, hold meaningful jobs, and learn English. Bush doesn't meet those qualifications. P. J. O'Rourke bushcitizenshipenglish Change image and share on social
In its worse forms, conservatism is a matter of 'I hate strangers and anything that's different.' P. J. O'Rourke badlyconservatismform Change image and share on social
You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you where they're going. P. J. O'Rourke childgrowrefuse Change image and share on social
