Category Archives: Politics and Economics

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: More here.

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Linkage

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “Acknowledging inherent sex differences isn’t harmful or sexist; differences don’t necessitate one sex being better than the other.” Why are so many intellectuals so fascinated by Brutalism? The Wah-Wah Pedal turns 50. JayMan shares his thoughts about clannishness: … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Pressers

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

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Our Favorite Things in 2016

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Aging crank that I am, like the others in this group I gave up following whatever’s current a long time ago. Why bother when 90% will be forgotten in a few years anyway? So, as my selections show, … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Dark Lords of the Shit

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related “Rogue One” Makes White Guys the Enemy of the Future

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Doug Henwood’s “My Turn”

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: My wife and I got so caught up in the Presidential election that we had some fascination with Hillary left over afterwards, so last week we treated ourselves to a read of this short book denouncing Hillary … Continue reading →

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Rory Stewart’s “Afghanistan: The Great Game”

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Really good. This two episode British doc is billed as “a personal view” by Rory Stewart — in other words, it isn’t a wannabe-objective news feature. But it supplies a lot of worthwhile and interesting information anyway. If … Continue reading →

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Advocacy, Not Reporting, at the NYT

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Paleo Retiree, an insider gives us a peek into how things really work at the New York Times: Having left the Times on July 25, after almost 12 years as an editor and correspondent, I missed the … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Open-Minded Progressive Friends Who Are Upset at Trump’s Victory

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: Hey – Sorry you’re feeling so freaked out this week. Hopefully, the initial shock is starting to wear off and you’re in a better place where you can start thinking about the future without that same … Continue reading →

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The Crack-Up, Five Ways

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Bill Burr, as is often the case, captures it just perfectly. Just as leftists are belatedly rediscovering the upside of limited executive power and local self-determination, so will they also see the benefits of gun ownership. After … Continue reading →

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