https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2012/12/31/incompatibility-of-obamanomics-and-happiness/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 07:38:10 -0400<![CDATA[As this ghastly year wobbles towards its sorry, cliff-surrounded end, most of us will be looking for little shreds of consolation. P.J. O&#8217;Rourke, writing in today’s Wall Street Journal, offers just what we’ve been looking for: some observations that are both funny and wise.  His piece is in the form of a letter to the president. I hope the Leftists and Progressives and Sentimentalists among you will not do yourselves the disservice of ignoring Mr. O’Rourke’s column simply because it contains some criticisms of the president. The piece also gives credit where credit is due.  For example, it offers thanks to President Obama for taking out (that is, for letting the Navy SEALS take out) Osama bin Laden.  It also, sincerely and enthusiastically, thanks him for not being Jimmy Carter.]]>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:57:10 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2012/12/31/incompatibility-of-obamanomics-and-happiness-n117263