Daily Archives: February 18, 2018

Kosher Salt: On Jewish Humor

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Max West

In City Journal, Stefan Kanfer reviews Jewish Comedy: A Serious History by Jeremy Dauber (“Kosher Salt: How Jewish humor became the standard”). The sort of self-deprecating Jewish joke I wish we heard more of: Sometimes the humor presented the flip side … Continue reading →

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John Stuart Mill: Liberty & Flourishing

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Max West

From Christopher Macleod’s brief essay on “John Stuart Mill: higher happiness”: In contrast to many contemporary thinkers, Mill’s defence of liberal principles is historical and local – not abstract and universal. Whereas the prevailing wisdom maintains that individuals possess certain … Continue reading →

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Orban Rules – Pt. 418

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Max West

From Reuters: BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian leader Viktor Orban called on Sunday for a global alliance against migration as his right-wing populist Fidesz party began campaigning for an April 8 election in which it is expected to win a third … Continue reading →

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Counter Extremism Project’s “Most Wanted” List

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Max West

I thought the ADL and $PLC was enough. But, no, the threat of extremism is so dire we need more ‘extremism-combatting’ orgs. In The Hill, David Ibsen, executive director of the Counter Extremism Project, pens an op-ed titled “A call … Continue reading →

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