The First Turn from Descartes to Darwin
by Peter LawlerME on E.O. Wilson’s concealed conservatism. . . . . Continue Reading »
Our “Sex and the City” Society: Misogynists’ Paradise Realized
by Carl ScottThere are many mysterious things about the modern world, but the biggest mystery of all is how “the sexual revolution” is viewed as some sort of feminist triumph, when the objective truth is that if the most despicable, cretinous, woman-loathing men of a century ago had outlined their . . . . Continue Reading »
Mr. Ziggy Postmodern Conservative Stardust
by John PresnallSince Carl mentioned James Poulos’ band Black Hi-Lighter below, I thought I’d post this video which has been making the rounds (or if it has not made the rounds, it should). It is an excellent (little rehearsed/bar band) performance of David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust.” . . . . Continue Reading »
The Greek Crisis, The Euro Crisis, President Obama, And The Rest Of Us
by Pete SpiliakosObama’s June got off to a bad start with the low job creation numbers and the increase in the unemployment rate. It could get even worse if the Supreme Court strikes down Obamacare (either in part or in whole) and turns his unpopular signature achievement into an unpopular and . . . . Continue Reading »
Taxing Being Fat and Being Stupid
by Peter LawlerOut of self-interest I offer big and negative thoughts. . . . . Continue Reading »
The Holy Trinity, Branding, and the Three Forms of Constitutionalism
by Peter LawlerSo it’s Sunday and a so a day of rest from politics and economics. Not only that, it’s THE FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY. And I was inspired by the sermon beginning that we, made in the image of the God, need to get more insightful about God so, among other reasons, we can be more . . . . Continue Reading »
Carl’s Rock Songbook #48: Critical Notes on the Indie Rock Noise-Pop Boom
by Carl ScottI like all the “Beach Goth Noise-Pop” music I linked to last time, and have a real fondness for a number of the bands. But now it’s time for some critical observations. The major objections to this music are three: 1. It doesn’t swing, and the blues has been totally bleached . . . . Continue Reading »
Is the Constitution the solution?
by James CeaserFor pomoconites who are interested in the Constitution, and who have some time, I invite you to read (and comment on) an article I wrote for the CRB, which just appeared. It can be found at (and if I knew how to link it I would): . . . . Continue Reading »
More on American Heresies
by Peter LawlerTocqueville’s observation is the unencumbered democratic “I” is too isolated and disoriented to be sustainable. Thinking and acting in freedom depend on social content—on even dogmatic premises—that one can’t provide for oneself. It’s not enough to know what I . . . . Continue Reading »
Varieties of American Exceptionalism
by Peter Lawler1. Today’s birthdays: BRIGHAM YOUNG and MARILYN MONROE 2. Yesterday’s birthdays: WALT WHITMAN and CLINT EASTWOOD Anerican Studies mid-term questions: Explain how each of those remarkable and in many ways admirable human beings could be no one other than an American. Compare and contrast . . . . Continue Reading »
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