National Review- Quillette
- A New Middle East? June 30, 2025Israel’s humiliation of Iran may have changed the region.Brian Stewart
- Greta Thunberg’s Fifteen Minutes June 28, 2025The climate activist’s simplistic slogans and hectoring style proved effective when she was still a child. But now that she’s an adult, the act is losing its shine.Allan Stratton
- Gentrifying the Intifada June 27, 2025Zohran Mamdani’s brand of socialism appeals to the luxury beliefs of New York’s middle classes. If his preferred policies are implemented, New Yorkers will suffer—and the poorest of them will be most impacted.John Aziz
- A New Middle East? June 30, 2025
- Jay Nordlinger
- ‘True Patriot Love’ May 15, 2025Love of country in the time of Trump.Jay Nordlinger
- WFB & Co. May 12, 2025My time at NR has now come to an end. God bless you all.Jay Nordlinger
- The Conundrum of China Trade May 7, 2025A longstanding question, whose end is nowhere in sight.Jay Nordlinger
- ‘True Patriot Love’ May 15, 2025
Category Archives: Politics
Here We Go Again
Back a couple of years ago we were treated to the spectacle of CNN (among others) referring to the “mostly peaceful protests”that followed in the wake of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Derek Chauvin of the Minneapolis police … Continue reading
The Problem with Modern Politics
There is a problem with politics (as it is practiced) in virtually all the Western democracies, including the United States. The problem is not that Donald J Trump, the US president, is an idiot—although he is. Nor is the problem … Continue reading
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The Biggest Lie. Ever.
It is by now beyond dispute that Joe Biden’s mental and physical health were in serious decline from the earliest days of his presidency. It was obvious, or should have been, to even the most casual observer. And there were … Continue reading
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Trouble to Come?
Yesterday, the Fed announced a 25 basis point reduction in the Federal Funds rate target. In the event, the S&P 500 sold off about 3%, while market interest rates spiked upward. Two-year Treasury notes ratcheted up about 12 basis points … Continue reading
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Violence in America etc
Back from Australia where we have been on tour with Road Scholar since November 4, 2024. And a lot has happened since then. A real lot. Some examples: Donald Trump was unambiguously elected president on November 5. In addition to … Continue reading
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Fascism etc.
It is a time honored quadrennial. In the weeks leading up to the vote for the US Presidency, there is the traditional rending of garments over the mere possibility that a Republican will win the race. At which point Democratic … Continue reading
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You Can’t Feign Surprise
A Tim Walz appointee speaks. Link Below. https://x.com/nickineily/status/1839302520310571174 JFB
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An Election Mired in Trivia
With the election just over 2 weeks away we are approaching peak hysteria. Each candidate claims that if the other candidate gets elected the world will come to an immediate grinding halt etc. etc. Plus both sides have their legal … Continue reading
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Government Censorship
Next time you hear about threats tp democracy, remember this video. JFB
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The Horse Race
I write this not as a partisan. Actually I have no use for either ticket, or for that matter, any of the players that constitute said tickets. I suppose that makes me a quadruple hater in that I can’t stand … Continue reading
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