Another day, another poll. This time it is the new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. This one finds a majority of Americans do not support cuts in Social Security or Medicare to deal with the deficit.

Fareed Zakaria says America may be in decline. Here is a rebuttal to that view. I retain my optimistic view of America as a whole, but I am worried about how our political system functions.

Nile Gardiner says America must work to avoid Europe's doomed path.

The NFL is headed for a fall.

Victor Davis Hanson says President Obama is caught in a Middle East minefield.

Public employee unions are not going to the mattresses over wages, benefits, or even collective bargaining rights. They are fighting to retain their ability to raise money through the forced collection of dues. They use that money to support Democratic politicians. It is the basis of their power and influence. Without it, they will fade away, and they know it.