https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/01/11/pessimism-sells/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 01:17:42 -0400<![CDATA[James Wolcott has said a fair number of snotty things about me lately. I won&#8217;t link all them because, well, I&#8217;m a sensitive guy. [No, you&#8217;re not. You&#8217;re just too lazy to look them up.&#8211;ed. Okay.] Anyway, before I was so rudely interrupted, I have always been an admirer of Wolcott&#8217;s. He&#8217;s a witty writer and deserves his lifetime gig at Vanity Fair.]]>Tue, 11 Jan 2005 08:31:55 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/01/11/pessimism-sells-n206357