https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2013/03/01/putting-1-trillion-in-perspective-recalling-senator-dirksens-lament/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 04:22:46 -0400<![CDATA[The zero is a wonderful thing. Back when the Arabs were clever, they gave the world this potent intellectual lever, and what a lever it has turned out to be!]]>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:36:25 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2013/03/01/putting-1-trillion-in-perspective-recalling-senator-dirksens-lament-n117401