There are two opposing columns on National Review Online this week. John Derbyshire argues against supporting Ron Paul, and Todd Seavey argues for. Both are well-written and persuasive. You’ll notice I don’t have “Who I’m Not Voting For in 2008” listed as a category for this post. I can’t imagine a realistic scenario that will … Read more
“What a jackass! He’s pompous, arrogant, and hypocritical, and he sucks at day in, day out business.” So goes one school of thought on Newt Gingrich. “He’s a genius. His stores of knowledge and insight are near-bottomless, and he’s an outstanding crisis manager.” So goes the other. I agree with both. I believe that Newt … Read more
You can’t tell 16-year-old kids how dangerous driving a car is and have them really hear you. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, and they might even understand it superficially. But I’m convinced they don’t yet have the wiring to feel it in their souls at that age. I don’t think anybody gets it at … Read more