Author Archives: stephenkmacksd

Political Cynic dissects the Political Propaganda. Note: There is almost something Biblical about Hamas playing the role of David, and Israel playing the role of a sleeping Goliath in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Or have I broken … Continue reading →

Old Socialist comments. Before you read Stephen’s polemic, or my comment, it might help the reader to view Brian Lamb’s revelatory interview of 2006 with Bret Stephens. Q&A Bret Stephens Bret Stephens discussed how he became a member of the editorial … Continue reading →

Political Cynic comments, and contemplates the toxic Legacy of Leo Strauss. The New York Times has become the Official Newspaper of The American National Security State. David Brooks is one its many apologists on the ‘Editorial Page’. Yet nothing quite prepares The Reader for … Continue reading →

Political Observer wonders at this political intervention. Recall the ascent and reign of Janan Ganesh, of another time? Those apt quotations from an obscure L.A. restaurant critic ? Or even a quote from American Silver-Fork gargoyle Tom Wolfe? In his latest essay … Continue reading →

Philosophical Apprentice comments Headline: Why the west cannot turn a blind eye to a murder in Canada Sub-headline: Ignoring the possible role of foreign governments in assassinations would pose major risks to national security and social stability https://www.ft.com/content/b42ce1d7-ed04-4e91-8465-fc618d01c557 In the … Continue reading →

1: Headline: A look at the legacy of Dianne Feinstein Sub-headline: Before her long stint in the Senate, she led San Francisco through a healing period after horrific political violence. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/29/dianne-feinstein-senator-mayor-00006007 Some excerpts from The Politico obituary byDavid Cohen; … … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. Headline: A look at the legacy of Dianne Feinstein Sub-headline: Before her long stint in the Senate, she led San Francisco through a healing period after horrific political violence. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/29/dianne-feinstein-senator-mayor-00006007 Some excerpts from The Politico obituary: … … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. Headline: Whether it’s 2030 or 2035, if we don’t have enough electricity we’ll never get to net zero … As recent events have made abundantly clear, our modern economy runs on energy. The net zero agenda involves … Continue reading →

Philosophical Apprentice & Political Cynic collaborate! Headline: Mitt Romney, Rory Stewart and the tragedy of politics Sub-headline: In public life, unlike in business, there is no reward for being right https://www.ft.com/content/511ea709-a921-4ec2-9a36-34fa1b0216e9 Did Janan Ganesh read David Brooks’ essay in praise … Continue reading →

The Reader doesn’t have to wonder at the title of Niall Fergusons’ latest 1,884 word essay in The Dailymail: Secret obsessions that drive the new Napoleon, by his friend and confidant: NIALL FERGUSON’s VERY revealing insight into the dark forces … Continue reading →