In 1979, China instituted its one-child policy for population control, and enforced it with draconian measures. It’s an example of the impulse to centralized control by leftist states, and also the cruelty, unforeseen consequences, and ultimate failure of such control. … Continue reading →
From commenter “Barry Meislin”: One might wish to believe otherwise, but intelligence is no guarantee against believing—and holding fast to—the most absurd and pathetic falsehoods. In fact, it seems as though the opposite is the case; i.e., the more intelligent … Continue reading →
Leonard Cohen the standup comic:
Continue reading →For over a year the left promoted the idea that COVID emerged accidentally in the wild, and called every challenge to that notion a debunked and ridiculous conspiracy theory. But recently – for reasons that remain someone obscure but about … Continue reading →
…with Black Lives Matter:
Continue reading →From the incomparable Mark Knopfler:
Continue reading →This literal video version of “Total Eclipse of the Heart” came up in the comments yesterday, and I figured why not have another go-round with it? If you don’t know what a literal video is, this will show you:
Continue reading →In this video, composer Jim Steinman talks about the genesis of his song “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad.” It was suggested by the wife of a friend, and he originally conceived it as a country song: So here’s Elvis … Continue reading →
There’s always been something “off” about Biden. But the Democrats and the press have continually treated his offness as an endearing eccentricity. As he gets older and becomes more addled, his creepiness gets worse. For example, this happened yesterday: President … Continue reading →
Recently there’s been a big brouhaha about whether Philip Roth was a misogynist and/or a sexual predator, and whether his latest biographer is a sexual predator as well. As part of this kerfuffle, a new lengthy Roth biography (over 800 … Continue reading →
The headline reads, “It’s not just Arizona: Push to review 2020 ballots spreads.” Could have been an interesting and informative article. But the AP, under the guise of news, has published a piece that basically says, “A bunch of right-wing … Continue reading →
The extraordinary creative literary world of the Bronte children began with a gift of tin soldiers, but it didn’t end there:
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