by Henry Oliner | Apr 11, 2018 | Media, Politics, Progressivism
by Henry Oliner The illiberal intolerance of diverse opinions on our college campuses has been criticized by most conservatives and a few liberals. Barack Obama chastised colleges from refusing to allow and hear opposing ideas. But the politically correct gag is...
by Henry Oliner | Jan 13, 2018 | Politics
by Henry Oliner Trump’s comment about “shit-hole” countries is offensive, but it is not racist. Comparing Haiti to Norway is irrelevant, but it is not racist. Shelby Steele’s piece in today’s (1/13/18) Wall Street Journal gives a perspective on the mix of freedom and...
by Henry Oliner | Jan 22, 2017 | Politics
Five things I like about Trump He will hold media accountable. For too long they have been able to mislead intentionally with no pushback. He comprehends that the inequality in power is a greater problem than the inequality in wealth. He stands with Israel. He...
by Henry Oliner | Jan 10, 2017 | Israel
from The Wall Street Journal, Bret Stephens writes On Palestinian Statehood What about the interests of Palestinians? Aren’t they entitled to a state? Maybe. But are they more entitled to one than the Assamese, Basques, Baloch, Corsicans, Druze, Flemish, Kashmiris,...
by Henry Oliner | Dec 25, 2016 | Israel
The UN resolution, allowed to pass by the abstention of the United States vote, makes Israeli settlements in The West Bank illegal under international law. It is not easily reversed because a veto from China or Russia would block it. This paves the ground for legal...
