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Category Archives: News
Vance Stance
Some of Vice President Vance’s recent comments leave me underwhelmed. I elaborate here.
Truculent Troika’s Tribulations
Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes are, blessedly, like contentious crustaceans brawling in a bucket. To read what I mean, please click here.
A Right and a Wrong
The last time I recall seeing the “Nuremberg Defense” mentioned in the news was back in 1970, when I was in high school.
It has come up today in the context of a video message from Democratic lawmakers, reminding members of the military that they must refuse to obey illegal orders.
My thoughts on the matter are here.
Animus and Ignorance
Last week, New York mayor-elect Mandani not only demonstrated, once again, his hatred for Israel, but also lifted the hood on the engine of his animus: an abysmal ignorance of both history and law.
To read how, click here:
Foul Fringes on the Left and the Right
I’m as chagrined as anyone about the ugliness we are witnessing on the extremes of both American political parties. But there have always been isolationists and bigots in Congress.
Does a respectable mainstream, at least presently, dominate in each party?
My take is here.
Reconstructing the Gazan Mind
While the world watches to see whether the tunnel-ridden wasteland along the Mediterranean called Gaza can be restored to a livable place, what can’t be ignored is the most important part of the reconstruction effort: the rebooting of the Gazan mind.
To read more about that, click here.
A Test for Mr. Trump
A piece I wrote about President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Kuwait is at Religion News Service and can be read here.
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What Alone Protects Us
A Sukkos-themed piece of mine appears at RNS and can be read here.