They've been unwilling to sell to date, and I don't see what would have changed their mind at this point read more

They've been unwilling to sell to date, and I don't see what would have changed their mind at this point in the game. You could make the argument that they are in turnaround, and selling now might be at the bottom.

On an ongoing basis, manufacturers are raising prices because they can. It enhances profitability, largely because there are few incremental read more

On an ongoing basis, manufacturers are raising prices because they can. It enhances profitability, largely because there are few incremental costs, and consumers' response to a higher price is relatively modest.

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they read more

In prior years, saddled with heavy incentives and a sagging economy, industry executives pushed profitability out as far as they could. Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.

Everyone started shooting, and they had their caribou. They came to us.

Everyone started shooting, and they had their caribou. They came to us.

Courage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding.

Courage is just fear, plus prayers, plus understanding.

Why have we given George W. Bush such an easy ride when-until now, that is-when actually his qualifications are questionable?

Why have we given George W. Bush such an easy ride when-until now, that is-when actually his qualifications are questionable?

Obviously, it's a lot of bodies in a classroom, but we don't have any choice, ... We just have to read more

Obviously, it's a lot of bodies in a classroom, but we don't have any choice, ... We just have to kind of make do.

The strategy is to frustrate the other team by trying to make them play in front of you, by not read more

The strategy is to frustrate the other team by trying to make them play in front of you, by not giving them holes and by being as compact as possible. You have to move the ball even quicker than when you have 11 men because they are going to try and pressure you. There are opportunities to get at them but they did a good job of closing us down. But I think we did an equally good job of holding on to the ball when we did have possession.

It's preposterous, but [director Doug] Liman gives it such a seductive, playfully hip texture that you happily embrace the fantasy. read more

It's preposterous, but [director Doug] Liman gives it such a seductive, playfully hip texture that you happily embrace the fantasy. ... Brad and Angelina are the whole show here. They bring out the best in each other.