Monthly Archives: March 2018

Jefferson on Judicial Review

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: You seem … to consider the judges as the ultimate arbiters of all constitutional questions; a very dangerous doctrine indeed, and one which would place us under the despotism of an oligarchy. Our judges are as honest … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Politics and Economics | Tagged judicial review, Supreme Court, Thomas Jefferson | 1 Comment

What I’ve Been Watching

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Minimalist movie notes on the last 10 that I’ve seen: 47 METRES DOWN: Liked it. LA NOTTE: Didn’t like it. THE LADIES MAN: Liked it. THE HISTORY BOYS: Liked it. MISSISSIPPI GRIND: Really liked it. LADY BIRD: … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 3 Comments

The Law is a “Propaganda Weapon,” Says Former Supreme Court Justice

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In today’s New York Times editorial page, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens calls for the repeal of the Second Amendment. In doing so, he attacks the majority decision in DC v. Heller written by Scalia: … Continue reading →

Posted in Law, Politics and Economics | Tagged propaganda weapon, Second Amendment, Supreme Court | 2 Comments

Speckalatin’

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster speckalates: 1. Trump did not unearth a hidden majority–only a large and neglected minority. The Dems could have found a way to reach out to him over common issues but instead adopted a scorched earth policy. There were solid … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Boom

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Art, Movies | Tagged Film, Juxtaposin', Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo Antonioni, movies, renaissance, Zabriskie Point | 1 Comment

Open v. Closed

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Cheers! The Economist is willing to acknowledge that there are limits to the open border concept! Few people support entirely open societies: it would be perverse, for example, to allow Ebola victims to cross borders unimpeded. Actually, though, … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: The Works of Man

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Art | Tagged Caspar David Friedrich, Juxtaposin', painting, Pieter Bruegel the Elder | 1 Comment

Note to M—, on Brooksie

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Dear M—–, You and I have an ongoing dialogue going over David “Brooksie” Brooks. I was once a fan, especially on his culture stuff. Even second-rate Tom Wolfe can be excellent, and Brooks often was. And he can … Continue reading →