PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2008/11/01/commander-in-chief-vs-nanny-in-chief-or-two-cheers-for-selfishness/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 07:58:03 -0400Commander-in-chief vs. Nanny-in-chief, or two cheers for selfishness<![CDATA[When he looks back on campaign 2008, what will Obama most regret? I suspect it will the same thing John McCain most appreciated: the now-famous off-hand comment to Joe the Plumber. It&#8217;s not, said Obama, that I want to punish success. I merely want to &#8220;spread the wealth around.&#8221;]]>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 07:16:47 -0400<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2008/11/01/commander-in-chief-vs-nanny-in-chief-or-two-cheers-for-selfishness-n115344