assigned reading

On Monday I will be working on a followup post to last week's critique of Richard Lewontin. In the meantime, here are a few links that will keep you oh so very occupied. Last summer Norman Podhoretz wrote what is... [read more]

the grimmest of visions

Gerard Van der Leun argues that the justifiable disgust over CBS mainstreaming of bogus military draft fears is hiding the long view: Yes, Virginia, There WILL Be a Draft. The beauty of the “There's Gonna Be A Draft” lie is... [read more]

"The plans you refer to will soon be back in our pants."

So when last night, Sam and I were watching the news, and I told her "You know, I wouldn't give the benefit of the doubt to a lot of ex-Clinton staffers, though I'm willing to do so for Sandy Berger"—well, I deserve a gold star for that. [read more]