Tag Archives: idealism

Implications of the Pletka Purge

Roland picks up an interesting piece by Jacob Heilbrunn for the National Interest, describing an ongoing purge of neoconservative intellectuals from the American Enterprise Institute, allegedly instigated by Vice President Danielle Pletka. So far Michael Ledeen and Reuel Marc Gerecht … Continue reading

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The Realism of Ward Connerly

Good Magazine takes a lengthy look at the always fascinating Ward Connerly, and his struggle to end Affirmative Action in the United States. While he continues to be vilified by the defenders of “positive discrimination” and as his ballot initiatives … Continue reading

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It Does Exist…

Pragmatists frustrated, idealists vindicated: Art project by Ed Thompson.

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US-Georgia Solidarity Pin

Republic of Georgia-US flag lapel pin for sale. Have you ever wondered why people who say flag pins are “empty gestures,” ironically always seem to be the same folks who think issue-ribbons (breast cancer, AIDS, etc) are meaningful (and vice … Continue reading

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