Unconventional Wisdom

I remember 1987.

1987 was the last time that a Republican president was heading toward the completion of his second term.  I was heading toward my Bar Mitzvah, but I remember.

I remember that in 1987, there was serious doubt that Ronald Reagan could survive to the end of his second term. I remember that there was still talk in the air of impeachment and resignation. I remember that Gary Hart was the easy favorite to defeat the Republican nominee next fall.

I remember that in November 1988, everything seemed a whole lot different than it had in April 1987. The point is:  There's a long way to go. Everybody calm down.

Overheard... John Fund

WSJ columnist John Fund was talking very loudly on his cell phone this morning on his way to the Rosslyn Metro.

He spoke of Mitt Romney:  "Looks good, gives a great speech... But he's terrible in a crisis.  Look at the Massachusetts health care plan."

Romney can't be counted out, according to Fund.  Neither can Fred Thompson.

"We are Borg. Resistance is Futile."

A design expert on Bluetooth headsets:

"Much like eyewear or a sweater or shoes, it has a tremendous impact on how others perceive you as an individual."

How true.