La Clemenza di TitoThis Mozart opera is an odd piece with an odd history. It was composed at the end of his life, simultanous with the Magic Flute. But it was…Dec 6, 2024Dec 6, 2024
The Only Thing New is That They’re Getting Away with ItI need to return to Adam Smith’s quote from last time. It’s so accurate it’s incredible. First the quote:Sep 15, 2024Sep 15, 2024
A Real Comparison of Economic PoliciesSince both Biden and Trump have records as President, the press is full of articles like this one attempting to compare their economic…Aug 28, 2024Aug 28, 2024
For Gaza, There is a Path of Action Now(From a NY Times comment about how to speak to Gaza protesters prior to the Democratic convention.)Aug 10, 2024Aug 10, 2024
Why the Middle East Has Suddenly Exploded (and what to do about it)What just happened? Netanyahu returns from his speech in the US, and suddenly war threatens on all sides. Netanyahu was soft-pedaling his…Aug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
Wake Up PeopleI’m writing today about three unrelated items that come together as commentary on our time.May 20, 2024May 20, 2024
Message for Evangelical VotersEveryone seems to have written off the evangelicals as a lost cause. We hear from many directions that they regard Trump as chosen by God…Mar 30, 2024Mar 30, 2024
Genocide is the Wrong QuestionIt strikes me that all the discussion of genocide yes or no in Gaza is actually letting Israel off the hook.Mar 29, 2024Mar 29, 2024
Summarizing the Gaza WarAfter all the bloodshed and polemics it’s easy to forget what has actually happened with the Gaza war.Feb 15, 2024Feb 15, 2024
