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P.J. O’Rourke Response: Thank you from a 73-year-old not-quite-retired-till-I-put-the– last-damn-kid-through-college. I appreciate what you said about humor. It’s an important aspect of my perspective and ideas. Some people think humor just means making wisecracks, but a key definition in Webster’s Third is “constitutional or habitual disposition.” I’m a strong Constitutionalist, and I enjoy pointing out how our politicians – with their habitual disposition to be fools – make a joke out of it. Trish Regan Response: Many thanks. I’m actually a retired musician myself! I was an opera singer. (And even a bit of a jazz pianist as a kid.) I’m so glad you’re reading, and I appreciate the compliments. Just read you for the first time. I like your views. The way you put the whole mess together without sounding like you have not thought your articles through with grace. Keep writing! – Joyce P.J. O’Rourke Response: Welcome to our pages, Joyce. And good point about “thinking through with grace.” It’s like a drive off the tee in golf. We try to avoid journalists whose “swing stops at 6 o’clock.” That kind of writer hits his or her point – “socialism is bad” or “free markets are good” or whatever – and thinks a good shot has been made. But there’s always more to an idea than just whacking it. Watch a real pro’s follow-through! Trish Regan Response: Thank you, Joyce. We appreciate that. And we will!
Re: Love us? Hate us? Trish and P.J., you are both the voices of reason we so badly need right now. What’s needed is a calm, but spirited, discussion of the issues confronting us right now. Thank you and Ron Paul for your input. – Stephen M. P.J. O’Rourke Response: Can’t speak for Trish or Dr. Paul, Stephen, but I find the best way to stay “calm but spirited” is scotch and soda. And – as for discussion – it puts my mouth in gear too! Trish Regan Response: Thank you so much, Stephen. It’s disappointing that it’s become so crazy out there, but opinion makers that are thoughtful, calm (yet still spirited!), and have huge faith in the American people are such a vital part of our democracy. I am thrilled to work with such a talented group of writers and I can promise you, we will do all we can to look out for America’s future. But we need your help. Please spread the word! I’ve been receiving your e-mails for a while now but I’m really enjoying them a lot of late. PJ was my initial attraction as my reading him goes back to the Rolling Stone days. I love his writing perspective & ideas with a fair amount of humor sprinkled in. And Trish Regan is also a huge addition. Quite the smart lady indeed. FOX’s Business channels loss. Love you guys more & more. – A 72-year-old retired salesman & musician
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