Monthly Archives: November 2016

Making America-haters

Just over a year ago, as America debated whether or not Syrian refugees ought to be admitted to the United States, I posted this: I am thinking about these things as America makes haste to disgrace itself in the matter … Continue reading

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Today’s crazy obsession

The rock-solid fact that he lost the popular vote — and by a bunch, at least 2.2-million — really gets under The Donald’s skin. In addition to winning the Electoral College in a landslide, I won the popular vote if … Continue reading

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Dismal theology-related tweet for the day

Your marriage will glorify God when you cherish your Savior more than your spouse. https://t.co/huSeuAGW45 — Desiring God (@desiringGod) November 26, 2016 Sigh. Again, then: Anybody who thinks that pleasing Our Invisible Friend is more important than his or her … Continue reading

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The backstop

Ever since Plato wrote The Republic, political philosophers have worried about the potential consequences of a populace swept into the maw of a charismatic demagogue able to excite their passions. A mob cannot be expected to behave rationally or, even, … Continue reading

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Tweet of the day

Trump told NBC News he doesn't want them using this photo any more. So let's use it everywhere. Seriously. Everywhere. pic.twitter.com/R0mucaCr2T — Bob Cesca (@bobcesca_go) November 25, 2016

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