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To life—and to cultural appropriation
I’m in New York for Christmas, and the other evening I went to see a production of “Fiddler on the Roof”—in Yiddish. No, I don’t speak Yiddish, except for the usual 100 words of insult that have somehow crept into … Continue reading →
Sweden’s two worlds
We’ve heard a lot about Germany and its immigration woes, but of all the countries of Europe that are having trouble with their unassimilated newcomers, Sweden just might lead the way: While much attention was focused on Germany during the … Continue reading →
Caroline Glick on Trump’s Syria pullout
Pros and cons. There are quite a few of each, so I suggest you read the whole thing. It ends this way: Time will tell whether Trump’s decision to remove U.S. forces from Syria was a prelude to disaster for … Continue reading →
Is John Roberts the new Anthony Kennedy—and if so, why?
There’s a lot of talk that John Roberts is taking up where Anthony Kennedy left off, as the new “swing” justice. This is based not just on the memory of his role in the Obamacare tax vs. penalty brouhaha, but … Continue reading →
The winter solstice is here
The winter solstice comes tonight and I, for one, am cheering. It may not be a holiday exactly, but winter holidays cluster around it for a very good reason: the beginning of the end of the dark days. Who wouldn’t … Continue reading →
Remember Carter Page?
Sharyl Attkisson does. And you should, too: If Carter Page isn’t the world’s most diabolical spy ever, then it could imply that the investigation itself has been diabolical. Well, Carter Page isn’t the most diabolical spy ever. Actually, he’s not … Continue reading →
The Mattis resignation
I think this is bad news: Trump tweeting that we are leaving Syria has rocked the world…there has been pushback to Trump regarding this decision. Syria, as we all know, has been a cluster from the get go. But now … Continue reading →
What’s up now with the wall?
The House has voted to approve 5 billion dollars for the border wall, but there’s basically no chance it will pass in the Senate. When that happens, and another funding bill is passed that doesn’t include the wall money, will … Continue reading →
Lately it may seem…
…that I’m becoming obsessed with James Comey Not really. At least, I hope not. But I’ve been focusing on him lately because he is an excellent example of the kind of person especially common in government these days. Call it … Continue reading →
Comey channels Alfred E. Neuman
James Comey seems to be in “what, me worry?” mode. Lat Monday’s statement of note from this wise public servant was as follows: Mr. Meadows: All right. So, when you saw [that the Steele dossier was funded by a private … Continue reading →
Whither the wall?
As presidents go, Trump is harder to predict than most. Will he veto the continuing resolution budget bill? The Freedom Caucus will support him if he does: …[W]e’re going to back you up if you veto this — back you … Continue reading →