…is a weak argument, one I read sometimes on this blog and read quite often elsewhere. To my way of thinking, one of the most suspect arguments about anything political and/or historical is that “it’s not debatable” – unless the … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →Dickinson’s hard to love, although she’s easy to admire immensely. Don’t get me wrong; I like certain of her poems. But the more inaccessible ones weary me, although I usually tend to have patience with difficult poetry if it really … Continue reading →
Case in point: University of New Hampshire physics professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein took to Twitter on New Year’s Eve to explain why anti-Semitism is exclusively a “white” problem, and why it is inappropriate to discuss anti-Semitic acts committed by black people. … Continue reading →
One aspect of Suleimani’s killing is what it says about the extent of our intelligence about the Iranians’ coming and goings. Someone – or some technology – had to have had “eyes” on Suleimani and been able to pinpoint his … Continue reading →
From Trump: ….of PROTESTERS killed in Iran itself. While Iran will never be able to properly admit it, Soleimani was both hated and feared within the country. They are not nearly as saddened as the leaders will let the outside … Continue reading →
We all knew the name of Osama Bin Laden. He was really a household word in the US, because of 9/11. But it appears that in terms of geopolitical influence and scope, Suleimani was much bigger, and his takeout might … Continue reading →
Old and busted: “austere religious scholar” New hotness: “revered military leader” And garbage journalists wonder why so many Americans view them as a hostile enemy force. https://t.co/kRcmt3e7UF — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) January 3, 2020 The media continually makes choices about … Continue reading →
SCOOP: Senior US government official confirms to CBS News the strike was in response to active threat to US interests in the region personally overseen by GEN Suleimani. Official made clear US prepared to take further action if diplomats, soldiers … Continue reading →
Realizing that human institutions are made up of frail people is part of growing up; to be humble before the self-knowledge of our own defects. Only the stupid believe they can bestride the world like conquering colossi. But God knows … Continue reading →
…Nikki Haley? Ted Cruz? There are members of Congress who also have caught my eye – such as Elise Stefanik, who certainly isn’t an old man, if the GOP wants to try to get into the identity politics game. Same … Continue reading →
…when you can teach children a higher truth, and especially one that makes them hate the US and its Founders? The better to delegitimize the Constitution, right? The NY Times is in the education business: The NYT has long tried … Continue reading →