Democrats came together, holding hands and making nice. Sweet words flowed midst patting, kissing, raising arms. She built a bridge to unity. He helped, but added graffiti. Bragged his universal health insurance would be optional. Republicans scoffed, but cable news seemed satisfied the speeches and choreography could fuel weeks of wild speculation.

Customer service people we can’t understand enhance efficiency. Business calls layoffs productivity improvements. Higher co pays for doctors are cost reductions. Foreclosures serve to clean up the balance sheet. Free trade rewards us with cheap products at Wal-Mart Pumping our own gas is the first step toward energy independence.

Cable news switched to Washington for a news conference they thought would be super delegates declaring. Turns out it was just senators talking about a bill to slow global warming. “Sorry,” the anchor said, “we’ll watch this, and return if they get around to super delegates.” Judicious editing and concentration on the important explains why [...]

With hindsight one could see “hard-working white men” might vote for a black man rather than a white woman. Is it safe to assume the same guys will choose a black man over a white man? Remember, they gave Bush a second term. Barack might win if Hillary runs for vice president and wives and [...]