To add to what I wrote yesterday— Perhaps the large size of the “No” vote in the referendum represents an amalgam of interests. There are some on the left who want to play chicken with the EU and perhaps force … Continue reading →
From an article by Howard Slugh in the National Review: In Obergefell, Justice Kennedy made it clear to lower courts that, after he eliminated [the precedent of] Glucksberg, the only remaining limit on new judge-made rights is a judge’s imagination. … Continue reading →
Greece just said “no” to the bailout, in a landslide. That’s a victory for the socialist Greek government, which had urged a “no” vote. But is it a Pyrrhic victory? They seem to think this will strengthen their hand vis … Continue reading →
The Fourth isn’t just about barbeque, although I defer to no one in my regard for barbecue. It’s about liberty. As the years go by, I appreciate that fact more and more, and sense that our liberty is more and … Continue reading →
For the Fourth of July, courtesy commenter “mezzrow”: I saw that film on TV maybe 30 times when I was a child. Loved it, and in particular loved the idea that James Cagney—whom I already knew as a tough old … Continue reading →
To get your mind off the death of the republic (for a moment, anyway) and into some Fourth of July Americana fun, visit the Goldenrod in York Beach, Maine. Do you like to watch taffy being made? It sure beats … Continue reading →
…on the Iran negotiations. I found it in the comments section here. It amused me, in a bleak sort of way: We have nothing to offer them. They have nothing to offer us. I do not believe a thing they … Continue reading →
Peggy Noonan observes: Not fully acknowledged in the past days of celebration on one side, and profound reservation on the other, is that the court in Obergefell v. Hodges was split 5-4 on same-sex marriage, and that the dissenting opinions … Continue reading →
Here’s the latest example of the tedious, ignorant, offensive and yet often-effective mindset of the left. Actor George Takei, a gay man who recently married his longtime partner, and who played Sulu on the original Star Trek, has said some … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Recently I came across an old post of mine on Orwell and decided to repeat it in edited form, because I think it’s still interesting and timely. So here it is.] Commenter “Nick” wrote this about Orwell and Animal … Continue reading →
The left? They’re about power. Everything else is just a pretense. Please read it. Oh, and by the way, the left wants you to give up in weariness and despair. A similar idea to Greenfield’s, but expressed in a much … Continue reading →
You can’t say Trump isn’t getting press. That’s his thing, in addition to making money: attention-getting. Why is he #2 on the Republican candidate list? Because a lot of people like his big, brash mouth, and because there are so … Continue reading →