https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/05/22/the-ideology-of-greed/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-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 00:23:27 -0400<![CDATA[Those of us in the seemingly growing ranks of liberal apostates, like the eloquent Mr. Thompson below, frequently find ourselves under assault by our former friends who, at least in my case, often tell me smugly that sooner or later I will return to the fold. Since I have the normal level of insecurity, I sometimes think &#8220;what if they&#8217;re right?&#8221; and start gaming out my mea culpa. But always I come to a confused stop. What&#8230;exactly&#8230; am I supposed to return to? It&#8217;s very hard to figure out since the soi-disant liberal media and politicans have offered virtually nothing of a positive nature other than a tentative backing of gay marriage (somthing I already support and Kerry backed off even that), since 9/11.]]>Sun, 22 May 2005 15:52:25 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/05/22/the-ideology-of-greed-n208140