I'm fascinated by political enthusiasm. P. J. O'Rourke enthusiasmfascinatepolitical Change image and share on social
Affirmative action makes employers think, 'Black woman nuclear physicist? Hah! Probably let her into Harvard 'cause they were looking for a twofer. Bet she got C's in high school practical math. Give her a job in personnel.' P. J. O'Rourke actionaffirmativebet 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
There is no virtue in compulsory government charity, and there is no virtue in advocating it. A politician who portrays himself as 'caring' and 'sensitive' because he wants to expand the government's charitable programs is merely saying that he's willing to try to do good with other people's money. P. J. O'Rourke advocatecarecharitable share on social
Lack of romance is my real objection to writing on a computer. P. J. O'Rourke computerlackobjection Change image and share on social
The world is being run by irresponsible spoiled brats. P. J. O'Rourke bratirresponsiblerun Change image and share on social
Barack Obama is more irritating than the other nuisances on the Left. P. J. O'Rourke barackirritateleave Change image and share on social
Infant mortality and life expectancy are reasonable indicators of general well-being in a society. P. J. O'Rourke expectancygeneralindicator Change image and share on social