Monthly Archives: May 2018

Democracy & Politics

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Say the word democracy.  Notice how good it sounds.  Everything democratic is good.  A democratic meeting, a democratic policy, a democratic giraffe… if the adjective fits the noun at all, anything you paint with it comes out shiny and bright. Now say the word politics.  Notice how bad … Continue reading →

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Note To My Kids On JP

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I see that Jordan Peterson book around and think it is a good idea for you to read it. Meanwhile, here is something shorter: a very good article on the Jordan Peterson phenomenon. As Peterson has caught on … Continue reading →

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There Would Be No More Deserters from St. Elmo

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “No war is more cruel and bloody than siege warfare. . . .” The truth of this statement was to be proved over and over again during the next few months. The Turks were now so … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Les Femmes Déformées

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Reading du Jour: An Interview with Musa al-Gharbi

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Excellent stuff from Columbia U. sociologist Musa al-Gharbi. Why were social scientists so baffled by Trump’s victory? Did people who voted for Trump have any rational reasons for doing so? What might be done about the left/lib bubble … Continue reading →

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Remove the Veil, Annette

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: ‘Do you know which is my room?’ said she to Annette, as they crossed the hall. ‘Yes, I believe I do, ma’amselle; but this is such a strange rambling place! I have been lost in it … Continue reading →

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