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Author Archives: Max West
AIPAC Antsy
In his recent column, Tom Friedman writes: [N]ever have I seen more lawmakers—Democrats and Republicans—more willing to take Israel’s side against their own president’s. I’m certain this comes less from any careful consideration of the facts and more from a … Continue reading
Aztec Blood
From Xavier Marquez’s review of Inga Clendinnen’s book Aztecs: An Interpretation: I mentioned earlier that human sacrifice was one of the central practices of Mexica society. But this does not quite capture what was going on. Human sacrifice was the … Continue reading
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Bill Schulz Leaves “Red Eye”
I was an early fan of Red Eye, since it’s inception in 2007. I was saddened to learn today that Greg’s “repulsive sidekick” Bill Schulz has left the show. Methinx it’s to do with money, as over the years Schulz … Continue reading
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Conflicted Loyalties – Pt. 3,187
In Haaretz is an article titled “Did Hollywood bigwigs help Israel buy arms in the 1970s and ’80s?” Arnon Milchan, the Israeli producer of such smash hits as “Fight Club,” “Pretty Woman,” and hundreds of other films, is opening up … Continue reading
Peacock
On air, an MSNBC host recommends defecation and urination into Sarah Palin’s mouth… and receives zero discipline from network brass. Wow. Baldwin’s anti-gay slurs… Sgt. Schultz’s calling a conservative pundit a “slut”… Etc. Stay classy, MSNBC!
The JFK Mythos
I’ve never really understood the lionization, and near martyrdom status, of JFK. Just because someone gets assassinated doesn’t automatically make them ‘great’. In his latest column, Pat Buchanan addresses the JFK mythos.
Large Majority Of Jews Favor Abortion—For Non-Jews
The great Kevin MacDonald discusses: … an article on Mondoweiss by Allison Deger points out the hypocrisy of American Jews who simultaneously are staunch supporters of abortion in America but also support anti-abortion organizations in Israel (“‘Pro-Life? Pro-Israel?’: Israeli anti-abortion … Continue reading
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Arek Bawrin
Why do the many reports (of how difficult this guy is to work with) not surprise me: Sources exclusively tell us that MSNBC chiefs are not exactly falling over themselves to get boisterous Baldwin back in the building. One insider … Continue reading
Roger Daltrey: Euro-Skeptic
From the Washington Times: The Who frontman Roger Daltrey said Britain’s loose immigration policy has created a poor work atmosphere for “my mates” and, for that, he will never forgive the nation’s leading politicos. “I will never, ever forgive the … Continue reading
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Desert Hot Springs: The Next Domino
The next CA domino to fall: DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. — This financially troubled city declared a fiscal emergency Tuesday in an effort to avert a second federal bankruptcy filing. The City Council voted unanimously to declare the emergency as … Continue reading