Yearly Archives: 2016

A Curiel Turn of Events

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Trump’s comments on the judge in the Trump University case are curiel indeed. He leads with his chin, making the most of the fact that Curiel is “Mexican”.  That allows the mainstream press to pummel him.  Curiel is … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Rides

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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“The Roosevelt Myth”

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I had a good time reading John T. Flynn’s “The Roosevelt Myth.” Even many of Roosevelt’s fans will admit that his administration was, well, a little bonkers. But Flynn presents it as nothing short of revolutionary … Continue reading →

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Naked Ladies of the Week: The Work of Alfred Cheney Johnston

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: How to describe the the erotic photos shot by Alfred Cheney Johnston during the second and third decades of the twentieth century? It seems to me they intentionally dodge easy categorization. Cheney plays with classical ideas … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Lies

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Juxtaposin’: Dreams

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Whisky Live

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I was hesitant when I purchased my $99 tickets for Whisky Live Canberra: Would it be worth the money? I was mindful of the fiasco that was the recent Australian Barbecue Festival in Sydney and set my … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Irony du jour 1. Irony du jour 2. Meet the inventor of the selfie. Why do our elites cling to liberalism as if it were a religion? Jim Kalb has some hunches. Tyler Cowen’s recent conversation with … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Candy Loving

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: As far as I can tell, Candis Loving is her authentic, bestowed-at-birth name, and not a cheeky, Bond-inspired jape. Well, it’s a name that suits her just fine. Or maybe she suits the name? In 1979, … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Let’s Get Lost

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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