https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/07/09/why-we-are-the-way-we-are/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 09:27:28 -0400<![CDATA[When I read Mickey Kaus, a man I know and like, was voting for John Kerry, a man he pretty much despises, in the coming election, I was reminded again what painful times we live in (sometimes even more painful than most of us realize). And, yes, I know politics is about compromise (triple duh with a brass ring on top!), but the compromises people are making now are of a substantial nature.]]>Fri, 09 Jul 2004 09:00:21 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/07/09/why-we-are-the-way-we-are-n204072