Tag Archives: Conservatism

Quote Du Jour

Posted on October 23, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: From an excellent essay by traditionalist conservative Jim Kalb: What allows the managerial liberal regime to function are habits of loyalty and sacrifice, and understandings of natural goods and purposes, which it continually undermines and cannot justify … Continue reading →

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Jim Kalb on the 1960s

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Jim Kalb’s recent piece about the 1960s is an enlightening one, even for a reader with no interest in the Catholic angle. Great passage: The ‘60s claimed to be about liberation. In fact, they were much more about the … Continue reading →

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“The Tree, the Mayor and the Mediatheque”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

      Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: When you think of New Wave filmmakers who’ve delved into politics Eric Rohmer probably isn’t the first guy to spring to mind. And for good reason: he was always the group’s miniaturist-philosopher, a … Continue reading →

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