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Tag Archives: politics
Mainstream Madness
A little over 50 years ago James Burnham authored a book titled “Suicide of the West”. It was his thesis that the West had lost faith in its institutions and culture. As a result, the West, especially its intellectuals and … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, Douglas Murray, Hoover Institution, Peter Robinson, politics
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The Most Important Election…is a Victory for Gridlock
Every four years, right on schedule, we are told that “This election is the most important of your life.” And of course, it isn’t. Just like the one we are in the process of finishing wasn’t. Not by a long … Continue reading
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Tagged election 2020, Gridlock, Joe Biden, politics, President Trump
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Ben Sasse for President
We are once again faced with the question of whether it is worth voting in the Presidential race and if so, for whom. Before considering any particular candidate, let’s have a look at the question of why vote at all. … Continue reading
The Virginia Senate Race
Before being elected to the US Senate in 2008, Mark Warner (D. VA) served as governor of Virginia from 2002 to 2006. In 2014 ran for a second term against Republican Ed Gillespie, winning by just under 1% of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Daniel Gade, Democrats, election 2000, Mark Warner, politics, Republicans, Virginia
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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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Tagged early voting, elections, Fairfax County, politics, Supreme Court, Trump, Virginia, voter intimidation
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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
Mostly Peaceful Protests
“Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?” Spurred by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, protests against police violence—defined as the unjustified use of force—have erupted across America. These protests are invariably described … Continue reading
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Tagged BLM, George Floyd, police, politics, protest, riots, suburbs, urban affairs, violence
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