compromise

No wonder the American people are confused — about the economy, the nation, the Middle East, the onrushing election, and everything else. People keep feeding them bad information.

For example, how many times have you heard a commentator say that the mess in Washington is the fault of both parties because neither party will compromise? I'm guessing…many.

It's not true, not even a little bit.

It's easy to find someone to wish you a Happy New Year. Strangers do it. Even people who don't like you do it. It's far more rare is to find someone who will tell you how to achieve it.

I am that rare someone. I intend, before this column ends, to present you with the secret of happiness. Call it a New Year's gift.

But first let me tell you about happiness's evil twin -- unhappiness. Unhappiness is New York City after an 18-inch snowfall.