Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Linkage: The Other Side of Russiagate

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Former intelligence pros believe the Dems’ data was leaked, not hacked. Ray McGovern and Bill Binney do a nice job of filling in the details of a believable counter-narrative. More from McGovern and Binney. “[N]o intelligence … Continue reading →

Posted in Computers, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, Technology | Tagged Donald Trump, hacking muh democracy, russiagate | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump, Founding Fathers, Kim Kardashian, Mencius Moldbug | 1 Comment

Our Favorite Things in 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As you will quickly notice, we’re a grouchy, grumpy lot, all of whom are too old to keep up with new things, so this list consists of our favorite things we encountered this year whether or not … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: King Press

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The Parliament of this period has become historically famous as the unreported Parliament. Such reports of the debates as reached the public ears were almost unintelligible. Two magazines there were, namely, the London and the Gentleman’s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Media, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Economics | Tagged 18th century, C.B. Roylance Kent, democracy, Donald Trump, England, Enlightenment, freedom of the press, Juxtaposin', political writing, propaganda, the Counter-Trumpening., Thomas E. Patterson | Leave a comment

Linkage

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: James Kunstler: “The Deep State is determined to drive Trump from office.” Thomas E. Patterson, professor of government and media at Harvard: “Trump’s coverage during his first 100 days set a new standard for negativity. Of news … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Camille Paglia, Donald Trump, James Kunstler, politics | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: The King Threatens?

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In June 1170, Roger de Pont L’Évêque, the archbishop of York, along with Gilbert Foliot, the Bishop of London, and Josceline de Bohon, the Bishop of Salisbury, crowned the heir apparent, Henry the Young King, at York. This … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump, Henry II, James Comey, Thomas Becket | 1 Comment

Reversal of Fortune?

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The alt-right and the Trumpist “Right”–not the same thing–have in common a skeptical view of the effectiveness of the Rest of the Right. To the alt-right the Rest of the Right consists of “cuckservatives”. To the Trumpist “Right” … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Chinatown, cuckservative, Decius, Donald Trump, Michael Anton, Robert Towne, Roger Kimball | 3 Comments

Is the Hysteria About Putin and Trump Finally Tapering Off?

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Back in the ’80s and early ’90s, I was one of about six people in the U.S. who were skeptical of what were known as the day-care sex-abuse scandals. Short version: for a number of years, prosecutors and … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump, journalism, Vladimir Putin | 16 Comments

Trump and Sweden

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I was taken completely aback by the reaction of much of the mainstream press, as well as of many of my lib/left/Dem friends, to Trump’s recent claim about Sweden and crime. They didn’t just question him or fact-check him. … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump, immigration, Sweden | 4 Comments

Caldwell on Trump

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: From a terrific piece by Christopher Caldwell: In our time, as in Jackson’s, the ruling classes claim a monopoly not just on the economy and society but also on the legitimate authority to regulate and restrain it, … Continue reading →