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 →
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 →
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 →
When Jenner came out as a trans woman named Caitlyn, the fawning attention was overwhelming. When Caitlyn mentioned that she’s a Republican, that dampened things a bit. In fact, Jenner at the time said that coming out as a Republican … Continue reading →
The Democrats are now bent on codifying at the federal level the so-called “Equality Act,” which if passed would do the following: This bill would require Americans to consider gender identity and even biological sex a personal choice, not an … Continue reading →
Nearly everything coming out lately about Cuomo’s nursing home decision is old news to the right. Only a few details are new. Until recently the story was only covered on the right. Now we have things like this in Newsweek: … Continue reading →
Here’s a little residual post-Valentine’s Day angst. I am struck by the similarity of the theme of both of these songs. I guess there are only a finite number of things you can say about heartbreak: Neil Young’s voice shouldn’t … Continue reading →
I haven’t written much about the Lincoln Project during the 2020 campaign. It always seemed to me to be a fake “Republican” NeverTrumper group of great use to the MSM in its propaganda efforts. So now we have the very … Continue reading →
Is he going to just let her walk away? Or is he going to plead with her to come back? Then again, maybe she’s been giving him mixed messages. This song, written by Bruce Springsteen, was popularized in a female … Continue reading →
You may have noticed I haven’t written a post about Biden’s foot that supposedly was broken while he was playing with his dog. That’s because the subject barely interests me, and that includes whether he actually injured it while playing … Continue reading →
A despicable but all-too-predictable accusation/excuse: [from various tweets] ABC’s George Stephanopoulos: “A lot of people were noticing some mansplaining going on tonight.” Jamira Burley “Every woman I know has given this look when some man attempts to mansplain or present … Continue reading →
…with this woman? And why does Stanford Law School tolerate her? It used to be that no professor would air this sort of language or these sorts of thoughts in public. There was some notion of dignity to uphold. Now … Continue reading →