Campus conservatives…
…are bullied into the closet at an elite liberal college that prides itself on its atmosphere of civilized discourse—as long as you toe the party line.
Continue reading →Category Archives: Liberals and conservatives; left and right
“It’s not the GOP’s fault it’s useless but it’s useless”
You may be heartily sick of the topic by now, but I thought this article was a very good treatment of it (although I don’t agree with the next-to-last paragraph). Read the whole thing, but here’s an excerpt: It’s simply … Continue reading →
The fiscal cliff deal—so far
If you want to read at length about the latest in the fiscal cliff negotiations and legislation, go to Memeorandum and get cracking. But here’s my shorter two cents: After doing a lot of reading on the right side of … Continue reading →
Louis Michael Seidman: the con law professor v. the Constitution
Yesterday there was a big brouhaha over an op-ed of Louis Michael Seidman’s that appeared in the New York Times. It was the type of piece that, on first reading, appears to be some sort of ironic Onion-esque parody—but sadly, … Continue reading →
About fighting the leftist domination of education
I think most of us are in agreement that the fight against the leftist domination of education from the primary grades right through the university is one of the most important fights of all right now—and that, although an ounce … Continue reading →
How about our very own Gramscian march through those universities
Here’s an organization that sounds like it has some promise. Something to think about and support if you like what you see: Apgar Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation) makes grants to undergraduate programs that increase knowledge of and exposure to aspects … Continue reading →
Income inequality: left and right
It’s a topic you hear a lot about these days, especially from the left: the growing gap in income inequality, and what it means for the country. If you’re interested in reading a fascinating perspective on the concept from the … Continue reading →
Robert Bork, dead at 85
Former federal judge Robert Bork has died today of heart disease. His name was made into a verb, “to bork,” as in this: Following Bork’s nomination to the [Supreme] Court [by Reagan in 1987], Sen. Ted Kennedy took to the … Continue reading →
The GOP’s Southern Strategy and race
Recently commenter “Christopher” recommended this 2004 article by the Claremont Institute. It’s about allegations that the GOP purposely appeals to racism, and that racism is somehow inherent in conservatism. Well worth reading.
Continue reading →Racism is only racism…
…when it’s perpetrated by Republicans (or pretend Republicans). Or when it consists solely of (quelle horreur!) criticism of Obama or Susan Rice. When it’s at the hands of union thugs—well then, it’s crickets chirping.
Continue reading →I’ve got a question
I’m still relatively new to intense focus on this political game, especially the conservative side of it. So I’m asking you older hands a question: what is it about Republicans that makes them so unable to fight for what they … Continue reading →
Two great articles by Jay Nordlinger
Read this one first (and by the way, this foundation that he mentions sounds like a very worthy cause, and should be more well-known). Then take in this one. So much to think about there. But the following quote had … Continue reading →