I am in here.
Via Ace of Spades HQ… May be obvious to some, but this occurred to me (perhaps late) a year or so ago. Real politics — the way most feel and experience politics — is less about “issues” than it is about social-group tribalism. And I don’t think there’s a huge difference between liberals and conservatives … Continue reading Political identity
Love how Neil puts this… Drink-soaked Trotskyite Popinjays For WAR: Intellectuals and Torture: “We oppose our country’s foreign policy.” “He opposes our country’s foreign policy.” “Therefore we are batting on the same side.” Such is the argument that passes for politics on the flag-waving left.
Just did a quick read of Deception Point… Not bad. But I think it’s getting so that I am used to Dan Brown’s rhythms. You get many life-threatening situations, a lovely and extremely smart woman who is uniquely able to help Our Hero solve the puzzle at hand. They fall in love, etc. A highly-placed … Continue reading angels and demons
Just color me surprised! < /sarcasm > RealClearPolitics – Articles – Myths of Iraq: During a recent visit to Baghdad, I saw an enormous failure. On the part of our media. The reality in the streets, day after day, bore little resemblance to the sensational claims of civil war and disaster in the headlines. No … Continue reading The media is distorting the events in Iraq. Who knew?
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