David Harsanyi

“It is easy to fall into the trap of believing that democracy will improve the function of policy.”

“Throughout the Old Testament, God warns his chosen people about the perils of assimilation, shiksappeal and false gods.”

“Let's be honest: nothing spoils 'The Walking Dead' quite like watching 'The Walking Dead.'”

“Few things trigger fear and misconception more than economic tribulation, and nothing prompts elected officials to react with more simplistic populism.”

“In summation, like your beloved pet rock, Twitter is useful only in your imagination.”

“Zero-tolerance on drinking and driving - meaning no drinking at all before driving - is a collective punishment that, in essence, only affects responsible adults who follow the law.”

“If the library's rarest frequenters are the ones we'd like to see in them the most, then libraries are failing.”

“When I was younger, I was drawn to Ayn Rand books and other works of fiction celebrating individualism.”

“Democracy allows rhetoric, false empathy and emotion to pummel rational thinking - so it's no wonder so many politicians thrive in it.”

“Health care in America, despite all you hear, still offers us citizens one of the most efficient and highest quality systems in the world. But it's expensive, and it's only getting worse.”

“A true fascist is anyone who wants to take away my air conditioning or force me to ride a bike.”

“If had to label myself, I guess classical liberal would be best.”

“Biblical movies need not sermonize, just be honest to the foundational story. As powerful as the message is for people of faith, it's really great storytelling.”

“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.'”

“Now, admittedly, Twitter can be entertaining on occasion, as it turns out that 140 characters offers a great chance to be misunderstood - and an even greater chance one will expose his inner troglodyte.”