Chinese economic development has cost many American workers their jobs. That's the price of progress. P. J. O'Rourke americanchinesecost Change image and share on social
Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power. P. J. O'Rourke alcoholdrugfundamental share on social
There is only one thing that gives me hope as a Republican, and that is the Democrats. It's going to be hard to do a worse job running American than the Republicans have, but if anybody can do it, it's the Democrats. P. J. O'Rourke americanbadlydemocrat share on social
Obama's space policy doesn't differ much from George W. Bush's. P. J. O'Rourke bushdiffergeorge Change image and share on social
I know quite a few fellow members of the news analysis and commentary business, and I have it from the highest-placed sources, on the record, that each and every one of our children is a genius. P. J. O'Rourke analysisbusinesschild Change image and share on social
A deadly sins addendum is long overdue. Life has changed since Pope Gregory the Great scribbled his initial list in the sixth century. P. J. O'Rourke addendumcenturychange Change image and share on social
Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke boycargive Change image and share on social
War expands government powers. The trouble is that, when the war goes away, the government powers do not. P. J. O'Rourke expandgovernmentpower Change image and share on social
The anti-individualist enemies that Ayn Rand battled are still the enemy, but they've shifted their line of attack. Political collectivists are no longer much interested in taking things away from the wealthy and creative. P. J. O'Rourke antiattackayn share on social
Voting has proliferated in the United States, and it has reached a point where there is now almost one vote available per citizen over the age of eighteen. P. J. O'Rourke agecitizeneighteen Change image and share on social
