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Philosophical Apprentice comments. Having read all but nearly 600 words of Mr. Brooks’ essay ‘Hey, America, Grow Up! of Aug. 10, 2023. The Avatars of David Brooks latest scolding, are the misbegotten trio of Philip Rieff, Christopher Lasch and Tom Wolfe. Philosophical … Continue reading →

Philosophical Apprentice comments. The framing of this latest David Brooks essay, in which he ponders ‘the decline of the American psyche’ what ever that might be? What are the credentials that Brooks offers The Reader? His long apprenticeship to Wm. F. Buckley … Continue reading →

Philosophical Apprentice comments. The first paragraphs of Stephens diatribe against Paul Ryan offers: Should The Reader be at all surprised that Politics, as practiced, is about the ability to adapt to an ever-changing landscape… call it hypocrisy if you must, … Continue reading →

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Political Reader comments. Contemplate the ‘failure’ of Putin’s 45 delegation’s.. the question of the decline of the of attendance to delegations, demonstrates that mollifying the American Hegemon is the wise course for African Nations? Headline: Putin hosts African leaders in … Continue reading →

Philosophical Apprentice comments. The Reader needn’t resort to the doom saying political hysterics of Niall Ferguson, to find that ‘we’ are in trouble, of the most dire kind! That Reader just needs to consult this ‘essay’ for a package of bad news. The Economist … Continue reading →

Old Socialist’s brief commentary. Mr. Stephens can reach a state of high dungeon, in just moments, and maintain it’s screeching intensity, over the course of 868 words, in his latest moralizing diatribe. With telling changes of scene for Oregon to Portugal: … Continue reading →

Old Socialist comments. As a preface to my comment: The Reader, as always, confronts the Stalinist Erasure of 2016: after the resignation of David Cameron precipitated by the Brexit vote, the rise of Mrs. May, the defamation of Jeremy Corbyn … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. Mr. Wooldridge’s essay about Sunak is awash in political cynicism? its a convenient posture, that almost mimics critical thinking, under a heavy veneer of the ersatz. Note that Wooldridge ‘shows’ Sunak in his various guises in the first three … Continue reading →

The Political Toxin of Jean Monnet’s Coal and Steel Cartel. @michelleinbklyn is the very bottom tier of The New York Times Public Intellectuals. The E.U. has been subject to, not just harsh criticism, across the political spectrum, but it’s utter … Continue reading →