41.   But history may well show that some recent presidents, like many of those in the more distant past, have done well by the country anyway.

42.   But history shows that presidents and Congresses are more willing to raise taxes in the event of a revenue shortfall than they are to cut entitlements.

43.   But history shows that they do.

44.   But history shows that whenever something goofy happens at Shea in October, the Mets win.

45.   But history already shows that it was a tragedy that the Vance-Owen peace plan was not allowed to stick.

46.   But history shows that once tax reductions are on the books, they are hard to eliminate.

47.   But history shows that smaller generations do better than larger generations.

48.   But history shows that when we leave matters in the hands of bureaucrats, the result is irresponsible finance.

49.   But history shows the rivalry between presidents and their one-time foes need not become permanent.

50.   But history shows there is no such thing as the ideal-sized bat.