With his signature 1-2 of arrogance and oblivion, President Obama slogged through his first press conference in several months on Wednesday. For quite some time into his presidency, his demeanor suggested impatience with the slow-wittedness of the electorate. We needed to understand and appreciate his genius more rapidly than we were doing so. Now, I … Read more
I read a marvelous piece on forgiveness this morning. The ongoing blurring between genuine contrition and “I’m sorry I got caught,” on all-too-regular display when someone prominent “apologizes,” angers me. On those occasions when I must apologize, I try to a) make sure I’m sincere before I offer it; and b) examine carefully what I’m … Read more
So NHFalcon is largely responsible for turning me on to Andrew Klavan. Thanks, man. Klavan has a number of traits that appeal to me, but I think my favorite is that his delivery is so placid—almost tranquil, really. Yet rhetorically, he pulls no punches. Loved this: We know that leftists mistake their politics for virtue. … Read more