Alas, as with Thomas Paine, a rousing call to action is not the same as a blueprint for victory. This essay first appeared in Law & Liberty on October 3, 2025 (here). Political wisdom can be dispensed in small packages, as was the case with Thomas Paine’s succinct pamphlet, Common Sense, published in 1776. Many turgid “doorstop” books, in contrast, … Read more| Misrule of Law
Most Monday mornings I appear on the Michael Patrick Leahy Show to discuss politics and current events. Here is what we discussed today. People who are deluded about their sexual identity are mentally ill. “Gender Dysphoria” is listed in DSM-5. Mentally ill people are susceptible to violence, especially to protect their delusion. Since most religions do not condone sexual delusions, … Read more| Misrule of Law
Less Is More by Jason Hickel - How Degrowth Will Save the World - it is a book not worth reading. I highly recommend avoiding it.| Coffee and Books
The Art of Coercion by Reid Pauly is a newly published book on the success or failures of coercion in relation to nuclear proliferation. This is an academic book, on the dry side, but that I found really interesting and that I would recommend. The… The post The Art of Coercion by Reid Pauly appeared first on Coffee and Books.| Coffee and Books
Since moving from East Tennessee to the Nashville area a few months ago, one of the biggest differences we have noticed is that people are better informed and more engaged; the local newspaper (the Williamson Herald) actually resembles a newspaper, as opposed to the Daily Times‘ reprinting press releases from favored agencies and NGOs; and the body of conservative residents is robust and vocal. Unlike in Blount County, the local Republican Party is active and holds public events. There are ...| Misrule of Law
In aerospace, engineering, technology, construction, health and defence, the rush is on to grab as many fat contracts as...| London Review of Books
In addition to complying with the Constitution, color-blindness—equality before the law–is a more effective policy for promoting black advancement than the grievance culture of racial preferences. Meritocracy is the crucible for self-improvement.| Misrule of Law
Where amid this turmoil does neoliberalism stand? In emergency conditions it has been forced to take measures –...| London Review of Books
The World We're In by Will Hutton is an old book, from 2002 and it aged like milk. It is not worth reading. 2 stars.| Coffee and Books
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates - The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need - 2 stars.| Coffee and Books