Monthly Archives: September 2020

Judge Amy Coney Barrett

The Party of Science is about to make yet another spectacular display of its rampant anti-intellectualism as it gears up to contest the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Among other things, we are told that … Continue reading

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California’s Wildfires

Despite the apocalyptic rhetoric of environmental alarmists, the destructiveness of the raging wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are primarily the result bad policy–not climate change. See the short video below on the subject. JFB

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The Left Wing Embrace of Violence

“If they even TRY to replace RBG we burn the entire fucking thing down”.  Reza Aslan. For those lucky enough not to know who Reza Aslan is, he is a Professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside; … Continue reading

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The Many Absurdities of 2020

Pennsylvania is one of 8 states that chooses its Supreme Court justices by election. Both the Democrats and Republicans nominate candidates; third party nominees are occasionally on the ballot as well. Election winners are placed on the Court for an … Continue reading

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The Sociology of Mobs

The video below, published by Reason Magazine, provides some insight into what is going on in Portland, particularly with respect to the motivations of participants.

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Biden Against Violence. Sort Of.

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is about to unleash a huge ad buy  decrying violence in general, but not in particular. The reason is obvious.  Polling indicates that he is being hurt in swing states where support for Black Lives Matter … Continue reading

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Truthful Lies

Sometimes lies tell the truth, however inadvertently.  Ever since May when George Floyd was killed while in police custody there have been waves of protest in America’s cities, often spilling into violence. The violence has not been random and sporadic. … Continue reading

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