Once again the North Koreans, after much bluster, retreat from their rhetoric. The historic pattern continues, although some are still worried that it might not. I believe the Kim Family Regime that rules North Korea is not composed of stupid people. They know how to milk the system. Threats and provocative acts lead to bribes being paid.

Former NH Senator John E. Sununu writes about the Democrats who give the lie to fiscal horror stories.

Michael Barone writes about how Pelosi and Reid got mugged by public opinion. Elections have consequences.

Robert J. Samuelson writes about how public employee pensions and health care costs, a corrupt bargain between politicians and public employee unions, are poised to bankrupt the states.

Ed Driscoll writes about the changing demographics in the U.S. that will see more congressional seats allocated to Red States and fewer to Blue States.