https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/12/20/president-pac-man/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:35:46 -0400<![CDATA[When Rahm Emmanuel remarked that &#8216;one should never let a serious crisis go to waste&#8217; he meant never lose an opportunity to grab power. When people are grieving, poor or afraid, offer to save them. That&#8217;s the best way to get power. One such moment occurred during the financial crisis of 2008. Another such moment, Dana Milbank argues, is occurring now.]]>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:20:27 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/12/20/president-pac-man-n192307