Author Archives: Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: By over-protecting our children, are we driving them crazy? Jonathan Haidt thinks so. My wife and I enjoyed this Brendan O’Neill conversation with Jonathan Haidt. The very smart Stuart Schneiderman responds to the American Psychological Association’s distaste … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: Coming soon from Mr. Finger-on-the-Pulse-of-the-West’s-Mood himself: a new novel by Michel Houellebecq. The book’s debut in France last week was “a national event.” The English translation will be released in November. I loved-loved-loved “Submission,” Houellebecq’s last novel. … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: Do today’s journalists really deserve to be called “Guardians of the Truth“? An excellent — and even nuanced — five-minute case for nationalism. The book version. What are today’s young neohippies seeing in the Unabomber? Bu-bu-but … … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: Apologies for being a bit late with this week’s installment. There was holiday shopping to be done and there were holiday crowds to be fought — and, hey, technically we’re still in the middle of a long … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: Shockeroo. So segregation equals inclusion, do I have that right? Between July and September of this year, YouTube removed 58 million videos from its site. Genius French novelist Michel Houellebecq thinks Trump is “a good President.” “President … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: I had no time for Tucker Carlson V.1 (bowtie-wearing, neocon) but in the last few years I think he’s become amazingly good. In this recent talk with Dave Rubin, Tucker V. 2 gets a chance to let … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: The contempo left vs. evolution. On today’s campus, there can evidently be no such thing as an overemphasis on diversity. Hate hoax du jour. Oh, okay: here’s another one. These days, hate hoaxes seem to be everywhere. … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: The gender-dysphoria fad continues to gather steam. The craziness behind it, on full display. Taiwan is not getting with the gay-marriage program. Ireland is evidently eager to commit suicide. We’re often assured they don’t, but our globalism-besotted elites … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: It could happen to you. “Sure, there are still people coming up with ideas to solve old problems, but most of what is called economic activity is just organized theft.” Bu-bu-but … Upbringing and environment are everything!!! … Continue reading →

Paleo Retiree writes: Should poor taste be criminalized? What genes are telling us about the earliest settlers of the Americas. Even USA Today has noticed: “Today’s Democratic Party is predicated on having and expressing open hostility toward white citizens.” Oh, … Continue reading →