34 Quotes by Kevin Drum

Obviously, the first big step was to get the courses open. We've got nearly 90 percent open. I have a big no vacancy sign on the second subject. Obviously, our big issue is rooms.

I feel very good about the future. My concern is this month and next month. Everything is positive about the future.

Let me say this flatly: Leaks are good. They are the way we hold paranoid and secretive governments accountable. Historically, leaks have virtually never harmed national security in even a minor way, despite plenty of shrill commentary to the contrary. Reporters should be allowed to print them without fear of being tossed in jail.

I've long believed that having multiple official languages makes it very hard to sustain a united polity.

Apple has never allowed ad-blocking software on the iPhone or iPad. This is one among many reasons that I ditched both. Not because I hate ads all that passionately, but because it's an example of the obsessive corporate control Apple maintains over its environment.

Apple is happy to allow users more control over their devices as long as it also happens to benefit Apple. If it doesn't, then tough.

They [Republicans] assume that military action always shows strength, while avoiding military action always shows weakness. That's just crazy.

Like it or not, war is not always the answer. The better part of wisdom is to stay out.

Donald Trump says he's going to change the no-guns policy at his resorts. I can't wait to see that.