From the Spectator Jacob Heilbrunn, contributing editor: The Cambridge 5 may have betrayed their country, but they remain a splendid cultural export. The latest offering is Alexander Cary’s nifty television drama A Spy Among Friends, which features a riveting portrayal of Kim Philby. Alexander Larman, books editor: Succession concluded with a bang, although I cannot be the […]
Archives for December 2023
In Our Minds, We’re Always about 30 or So
Five years is a long time when thinking about where we’ve been since 2018. But over a lifetime, time flies. Because in our minds, we’re always about 30 or so, even when our bodies beg to differ. With all our living, we don’t know what next year will bring. Yes, I know; there are plenty […]
The Secret to Success is Economic Freedom
William Ruger and Jason Sorens tell their readers that South Dakota’s secret recipe for success is economic freedom and that more states should take notice. South Dakota has quietly established itself as arguably the most successful state in the Greater Midwest. In a comprehensive Cato Institute study that we co‐authored, we reveal exactly why: freedom, especially […]
California to Keep Trump on Ballot
Jenna Russell, Ernesto Londoño, and Shawn Hubler of The New York Times are reporting that Maine found Donald Trump ineligible to hold office because of his actions after the 2020 election. They write: Maine on Thursday became the second state to bar Donald J. Trump from its primary election ballot after its top election official ruled that the […]
Is Robert Kennedy Avoiding the MAJOR Issues?
Jon Rappoport of joenrappoport.com tells his readers that Robert Kennedy should be a one-issue candidate: poisonous killer VACCINES; that’s where he’s effective; that’s where he’s done great work. He writes: Recently, Kennedy fumbled and gargled his way through an interview about transgender children. He pleaded ignorance. I still don’t know what the hell his position […]
Russia Launched Nearly Every Type of Weapon in Recent Air Assault
Illia Novikov and Hanna Arhirova of the Associated Press are reporting that Russia fired 122 missiles and 36 drones in the biggest aerial barrage since the start of the war. They write: Russia launched 122 missiles and dozens of drones against Ukrainian targets, officials said Friday, killing at least 24 civilians across the country in […]
Recommended Holiday Binging
Part I, Thursday After a festive Christmas holiday in Newport, Dick and I are looking forward to New Year’s Eve. Since before 2000, we’ve been celebrating at my sister/brother-in-law’s farm outside of Lynchburg, VA, where there is an abundance of food, wine, and laughter, often at one another’s expense. When not gathered round the table, […]
Florida Has Become a Model for Speedy and Secure Elections
Walter Olson of the Cato Institute tells his readers that if you don’t want candidates to run around endlessly claiming your state’s election was stolen from them, get it done in a more timely fashion. He writes: If you don’t want certain losing candidates to run around endlessly claiming your state’s election was stolen from […]
Why Plagiarism Matters
“It All Depends on Context” In The Spectator.com, Peter W. Wood refers to the song “Auld Lang Syne,” meaning “for the sake of old times., a phrase hardly in need of explanation on New Year’s Eve. Robert Byrns wrote Auld Lang Syne in 1788, after reportedly hearing it from an old man. Mr. Wood wonders, […]
The #1 Tool Used to Snag Investors
One of the many pitfalls for the investor, and there are many, is the lure of past performance. Past performance is the rock that catches many a ship. Even when the investor might know better, the false confidence that past performance provides can be ruinous. With all the information out there today, it never fails […]
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