by Henry Oliner | Jun 17, 2018 | History, Politics
Gordon Wood’s most recent book Friends Divided, is a critical addition to the history of America’s founding. The Republic for Which It Stands by Richard White and American Colossus by W.H. Brands are excellent histories of transitional periods, but Woods focuses on...
by Henry Oliner | Mar 5, 2018 | Politics
from Kevin Williamson at National Review An Enemies List Is Not a Philosophy : But these are stupid times, especially for Republicans, who in their pursuit of fleeting political advantage must pretend to be something other than what they are and pretend that Trump is...
by Henry Oliner | Nov 12, 2016 | Politics
from John Podhoretz at Commentary The Truly Forgotten Republican Voter But the truly forgotten Republican voter never bought Trump’s new outfit. I mean the Republican person who believes in limited government and a strong national defense and some kind of a moral...
by Henry Oliner | Oct 14, 2016 | Politics
The Democrats have long enjoyed greater unity than the Republicans. Even the surprising challenge raised from Bernie Sanders is now only a recent memory. This may have come from the insider manipulations and the control wielded by the super delegates, but at least...
by Henry Oliner | Aug 20, 2016 | Politics
“This may be too much for a blunt instrument to understand, but arrogance and self awareness seldom go hand in hand.” “M” to Bond in Casino Royale. Trump may have used his swagger and ego to get the nomination, but it is woefully inadequate to...
