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Rootless cosmopolitan,down at heels intellectual;would be writer. 'Polemic is a discourse of conflict, whose effect depends on a delicate balance between the requirements of truth and the enticements of anger, the duty to argue and the zest to inflame. Its rhetoric allows, even enforces, a certain figurative licence. Like epitaphs in Johnson’s adage, it is not under oath.' https://www.lrb.co.uk/v15/n20/perry-anderson/diary

Sarah Richmond in the ‘TLS’, & Jonathan Ree in ‘The New Left Review’ on: ‘A Social History of Analytic Philosophy: How Politics Has Shaped an Apolitical Philosophy’

Newspaper Reader. stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 30, 2025 Editor: The final paragraphs of Sarah Richmond’s review/essay: … This is rich historical material, but ill suited to Schuringa’s accusatory purposes. Whatever funding Quine and Davidson may have received as young men, the work … Continue reading

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On David Brook’s of ‘The Collapse of the Dream Palaces’ of his 2003’s War Mongering, offers a Profession Of Faith in the American Hegemon!

Political Observer offers the last three paragraphs of Brook’s self-congratulatory chatter, & his genuflection to Ronald Reagan, that I have highlighted, and his swipe against Gavin Newsom! stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 28, 2025 … A survey this year sponsored by the Reagan … Continue reading

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At The Economist: a Scalia obituary, a comment by Political Reporter Posted on February 18, 2016 by stephenkmacksd

https://stephenkmacksd.com/2016/02/18/at-the-economist-a-scalia-obituary-a-comment-by-political-reporter/ stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 27, 2025 11/27/2025 Who can forget the utterly bumptious Antonin Scalia ? Stephen K. Mack There is no doubt that the author of this obituary is schooled in the Scalia patois, in fact she/he is adept at … Continue reading

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Low Comedy at The Financial Times: ‘Megadeals hit record as Wall Street’s animal spirits roar back Global transactions of $10bn or more hit 63 as Trump deregulation and fading trade war risks spur’

Political Observer wonders: When will the shit hit the fan? stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 27, 2025 https://www.ft.com/

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Abigail Green on ‘The longest hatred? The changing meaning of antisemitism’

Newspaper Reader stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 27, 2025 In Abigail Green’s review of Mark Mazower’s ‘On Antisemitism A word in history’ of November 28, 2025 not one mention of The Gaza Genocide, should not surprise the reagular reader of the ‘Times Newspaper’ in its various … Continue reading

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On the many questions about Jeffrey Epstein, that just won’t go away!

Ricky Hale of Council Estate Media, answers your many pressing questions! stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 27, 2025 Israel seems strangely reluctant for the truth about Jeffrey Epstein to come out… Ricky Hale and Council Estate Media Nov 27 Council Estate Media Obviously, we all … Continue reading

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On Bret Stephens act of Self-redemption?

Political Cynic on the final paragraphs of Stephens self-serving Thanksgiving Meditation. stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 26, 2025 Editor: Mr. Stephens is given to playing many roles, and all of them not just self-serving, but execises in a reliable moral/political mendacity, and in … Continue reading

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What Newspaper can compete with ‘The Financial Times’ cachet?

Newspaper Reader almost wonders! stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 26, 2025

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Is Jonathan Haidt the toxic reincarnation of Philip Wylie’s “Generation of Vipers” ?

Newspaper Reader. stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 25, 2025 Editor: Do not miss Peter L. Winkler essay on Philip Wylie’s ‘Generation of Vipers’ it is truly worth your time and attention! The Man Who Hated Moms: Looking Back on Philip Wylie’s “Generation of … Continue reading

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Zanny Menton Beddoes and her “familiars” embrace John Bolton!

Newspaper Reader. stephenkmacksd.com/ Nov 25, 2025 Is the world at “peak Trump”? John Bolton on American foreign policy Tuesday Nov 25th, 10am PST · 45 min Newspaper Reader. Note: can the reader hope for a transcript ?

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