Anne Applebaum: Tenuous Reality
I have occasionally written about D/S/C social anthropologists who bravely venture into the untracked wilds of Flyover Country. Armed with superior …
Tag Archives: American constitutionalism
Fearing The Rule Of Law
Why are “Normal Americans” so alarmed at the prospect of losing the rule of law, of a tyrannical government? Allow …
Amy Coney Barrett: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi
The confirmation hearings of Amy Coney Barrett were instructive on many levels. Never have the governing philosophies of Republicans and …
On This September 11, 2020
On this day, this hallowed day of terror, unity and triumph, we should remember, we must remember that there are …
The Second Civil War #16: The Tender Mercies Of Sturgis Bikers
It has been several months since the last installment of this series. In that time, much has changed, and I …
The Second Civl War #15: Is This The Way You Do It?–UPDATED
The only complaint I have about Kurt Schlichter’s Kelly Turnbull series is I didn’t write it first. Schlichter is an …
General Flynn And Law Enforcement: Hate–UPDATED
As you read, gentle readers, remember this above all else: all a police officer truly has is his reputation for …
The Trump Jailbreak
As regular readers know, I often agree with President Trump’s policies, if not always his rhetoric. However, there is one …
Coronavirus: Aristotle’s Balance
“If it saves even one life…” This is a theme often trotted out by politicians and demagogues—I know: one in …
Coronavirus: Who Are We Really?
Throughout the nation, stores, restaurants, theaters, accommodations of all kinds are limiting hours or closing. Schools are closing, professional sports …
Nationalism
One sees “nationalism” bandied about these days, usually by D/S/Cs, as an insult, a grievous wrong on the level of …
Gropin’ Joe Biden: Keeping The Thing?
The 2020 presidential election, regardless of which D/S/C wins the nomination, will offer the American public an exceedingly clear choice: …
Compromise
Much has been written about the political status quo. Civility now seems nearly impossible. There is no longer a sense …
The Second Civil War, Part 7: They Seek To Do It Again
This Second Civil War series is devoted to dealing with contemporary issues that could provoke a second civil war. To …
