If we've learned anything from the Great Recession, it's that you don't need a bunch of rules and annoying paperwork getting in the way of noble business people when they're just trying to make the economy better for everyone. Future President Rick Santorum gets this, and in an edifying Q&A with the Times, he explains how we have capitalism to thank for all the righteous, ethical decisions that business leaders have made over the years. Everybody take a knee and enlighten yourself with the wisdom of Santorum: more ›

It goes without saying that John F. Kennedy's missile was never in crisis (ZING). The 35th president has a long and storied list of not-Jackies that he bedded and his quicksilver loins are ensconced in American political lore. But a new autobiography written by JFK's 19-year-old White House intern, Mimi Alford, makes the man look less like a smooth operator and more like a garden-variety pervert. Using an excerpt of the book obtained by the Post, we've determined these moments to be JFK's creepiest. more ›

The Chronicle of Higher Education released its annual salary survey of the heads of educational institutions and the value of a college education is evidenced in the paychecks being cashed by institutions' presidents. More than a dozen heads of private universities took home more than $1 million during the 2005-06 school year. According to the New York Post, the dean of higher earning was Donald Ross, who took home $5.7 million--most in deferred compensation after... more ›