BROOKS: A new kind of revolution for a new era
We are present again at one of those great unravelings.
David Brooks / New York Times Syndicate
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BROOKS: For young adults today, if it feels right …
It’s not so much that these young Americans are living lives of sin and debauchery, at least no more than you’d expect from 18- to 23-year-olds. What’s disheartening is how bad they are at thinking and talking about moral issues.
BROOKS: The historic opening blown by Republicans
For many legislators, the purpose of being in Congress is not to pass laws. It’s to create clear contrasts you can take into the next election campaign.
BROOKS: GOP is missing chance at political victory
If the Republican Party were a normal party, it would take advantage of this amazing moment.
BROOKS: Americans’ dark mood will lead to changes
Over the past months, we’ve seen a fascinating phenomenon. The public mood has detached from the economic cycle.
BROOKS: Paul Ryan’s enlightened moment of truth
Ryan leaped into the vacuum left by the president’s passivity.
BROOKS: The substantive case for a Daniels run for the presidency
The historic moment calls for someone who can restrain debt while still helping government efficiently perform its duties.
BROOKS: The wide ripples of the experience economy
In an affluent information-driven world, people embrace post-materialist mindset. They realize they can improve their quality of life without actually producing more wealth.
BROOKS: ‘Tiger Mother’ Amy Chua is really a wimp
I believe she’s coddling her children. She’s protecting them from the most intellectually demanding activities because she doesn’t understand what’s cognitively difficult and what isn’t.
BROOKS: Spending should pass achievement test
Unless something big and unexpected happens, 2011 will be consumed by a debate over the size of government.
BROOKS: Ben Franklin’s nation as a world model
In a world of relative equals, the U.S. will have to learn to define itself by its values.