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Fred Hof: “I was wrong”

The New Neo Posted on October 27, 2015 by neoOctober 31, 2015

First, let’s take a look at Fred Hof’s resume. Here’s an excerpt: Frederic C. Hof is a senior fellow with the Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East. On March 28, 2012 President Obama conferred on Ambassador Hof the rank … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Obama, People of interest | 50 Replies

Those “Downfall” videos

The New Neo Posted on October 24, 2015 by neoOctober 24, 2015

Here’s a meta one: A comment I saw from an article about Downfall spoofs as a whole has this to say about why they are so funny: Taking two polar opposites and joining them seamlessly is a standard source of … Continue reading →

Posted in People of interest, Pop culture | 10 Replies

Jacques Brel: lost in translation

The New Neo Posted on October 23, 2015 by neoOctober 23, 2015

One evening a while back, I began looking at old videos of Jacques Brel. The last thing I imagined was that the question of politics would rear its ugly head. What an arresting guy! I became curious (as I often … Continue reading →

Posted in Language and grammar, Music, People of interest, War and Peace | 15 Replies

Knave/fool redux: back in March of 2009…

The New Neo Posted on October 22, 2015 by neoOctober 22, 2015

…Richard Epstein, who had known Obama at the University of Chicago, had Obama’s number to a great extent. At the time, Epstein was also one of the few people who could be said to have “known” Obama at all, although … Continue reading →

Posted in Liberals and conservatives; left and right, Obama, People of interest | 12 Replies

An old animus

The New Neo Posted on October 21, 2015 by neoJanuary 27, 2016

I have an article up at Weekly Standard today entitled “Trump vs. the Bush family: an old animus.” Take a look, but if you want to comment, you have to come here.

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Posted in People of interest, Trump | 15 Replies

Bush Derangement Syndrome: left, right, and Trumpian

The New Neo Posted on October 16, 2015 by neoJanuary 27, 2016

Commeter “Eric” writes: Molly NH: “Bush derangement syndrome is a *chronic illness*” It’s a fundamental cornerstone of [the leftist] Narrative. That’s why for Republicans, it’s vital to vigorously rehabilitate [George W.] Bush’s image ”“ even now ”“ by at least … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, Iraq, People of interest, Trump | 110 Replies

Some advice for Marco Rubio

The New Neo Posted on October 12, 2015 by neoMarch 9, 2026

I think some of it is good advice. Kurt Schlichter wrote it, and it goes this: I would be supporting you today except for the amnesty thing. There are a lot of Republicans like me. Here’s how you win us … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, Immigration, People of interest | 30 Replies

The Middle East…

The New Neo Posted on October 12, 2015 by neoOctober 12, 2015

…according to Obama’s mentor and spiritual guide Jeremiah Wright.

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Posted in Middle East, People of interest | 10 Replies

Peter Singer and the trap of logic: Part III

The New Neo Posted on October 5, 2015 by neoNovember 3, 2023

[NOTE: To make sense of this post, it would help to have read Part I and Part II.] In Parts I and II I wrote about Peter Singer’s strange and ultra-“logical” ideas about the value of human life and of … Continue reading →

Posted in Academia, Getting philosophical: life, love, the universe, People of interest | 36 Replies

Carson the knife

The New Neo Posted on October 3, 2015 by neoOctober 3, 2015

Ben Carson is a candidate who has surprised a lot of people. He’s surprised a lot of liberals and leftists who buy (and/or spread) the meme that Republicans and conservatives are racist, because his popularity has been growing and he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, People of interest | 49 Replies

More From F. L. Lucas: on style in writing

The New Neo Posted on September 29, 2015 by neoSeptember 29, 2015

[NOTE: I wrote previously about Lucas here and here.] Here’s a quote from F. L. Lucas that remains all too true. In fact, I believe it’s only become more true since he wrote it. Although I’m not sure when that … Continue reading →

Posted in Literature and writing, People of interest | 10 Replies

Calling all Trump supporters

The New Neo Posted on September 28, 2015 by neoJanuary 27, 2016

I’m curious what you think of his “60 Minutes” appearance. Some excerpts: Scott Pelley: You say you’re gonna lower taxes on the middle class, what are we talking about? Donald Trump: Well, we’re talking about numbers that will be announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Election 2016, People of interest, Trump | 39 Replies

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