It doesn’t take a lot of smarts to recognize that intra-party politics seems angry these days, particularly on the right (the left is hardly immune, but I’m going to focus on the right for now). One big reason is the … Continue reading →
For many years, the question of whether the Iraq War was an error or not was discussed on this blog very regularly, and a lively discussion it was. There is no question that people on the right differed and still … Continue reading →
[NOTE: Although I already speculated somewhat about this question in the addenda to the previous post, I felt the issue is so important it needs a post of its own.] What will happen now? To set the scene: it’s nine … Continue reading →
I’ve seen a number of articles recently about it, such as this: A prominent Democratic donor worried about the party’s chances of winning the presidency emailed dozens of fans of Vice President Joe Biden on Friday, urging them to remain … Continue reading →
[BUMPED UP: Even though it’s Sunday and I don’t often blog on Sunday, I have some new posts below for today. I’m bumping this one from yesterday up, though, because I want people to read it if they haven’t already.] … Continue reading →
Good insight here by David Harsanyi: American politics has become a giant appeal to the base emotions of envy and/or anger””depending on what party you happen to be in. That’s not to say that every member of the respective parties … Continue reading →
Bob Dole didn’t exactly endorse Trump, but he prefers him to the dread pirate Cruz. In the process, Dole (who is now 92) had this to say: “I question his allegiance to the party,” Mr. Dole said of Mr. Cruz. … Continue reading →
I’ve written a lot about Donald Trump on this blog. And when I write, I try to be clear. So I figure that those of you who are regular readers ought to know pretty well what I think about him. … Continue reading →
People don’t like to change their minds, and they particularly don’t like to have to reorder a belief system they’ve held for years or a lifetime. With increasing attacks of the Paris and San Bernardino type, liberals are faced with … Continue reading →
Unlike in Venezuela, the current French election hasn’t concluded, because it features several rounds. But in the first round, Marine Le Pen’s party has done very well: The triumphant leader of the far-right National Front (FN), Marine Le Pen, says … Continue reading →
The left’s approach is now two-pronged. To the old “never let a mass murder opportunity go to waste in promoting gun control even though it wouldn’t have prevented it” method we can add the new, agreed-on “we act in effective … Continue reading →
…for talking to your progressive friends and relatives who might want to stir things up with you at the Thanksgiving table. How to give offense without offense being taken. Easier said than done. At Thanksgiving, I just try to keep … Continue reading →