John Higham years ago diagnosed American nativism as far more than mere general enthocentric animus. We agree with his analysis that American Nativism is a complex psychological fever. It draws on cultural antipathies and ethnocentric concerns. … [Continue reading]
Friday Roundup
Some interesting items from our friends and one from the NY Sun: Thoreau over at Unqualified Offerings notes that the regime's new Executive Order directs freezing the assets of anyone undermining U.S. efforts in Iraq. Worth keeping in mind … [Continue reading]
Hoisting A Draft To The Draft
Much has already been made of Brooks' encounter with the Warlord last week and resulting column. Perhaps Karl Rove will enter the Oval Office one day and exclaim "Mr. President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has passed away! It is the miracle of the House … [Continue reading]
Ceremonies of Aphasiatic Innocence And The NIE
It was all vaguely satisfying. Like watching a ramshackle, travelling huckster carnival fleeing the Law, dealing crystal meth in the backwaters, only to be shut down by the local OSHA for violating slushy cone regulations. On a variety of levels. … [Continue reading]
Bunker Under Reconstruction
The Stiftung is undertaking modernization to reinforce the Bunker's Wotan Steel infrastructure. Please pardon the inconvenience. We also hope to integrate the comments, threads and posts from STSOZ 1.0 into this upgraded version as well. … [Continue reading]