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Author Archives: Luke Ford
The Case For Economic Nationalism
Historian Adam Rowe writes: “Commerce” within a community is almost always salutary, an extension of the associations and collaborations that are essential to all human flourishing. But “trade” between separate communities, particularly communities with drastically different economic, legal, and cultural … Continue reading
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WP: Trump and law firms: Who’s bamboozling whom?
David Kendall writes: The deals do not appear to have been formalized in bilateral documents, signed by the parties and specifying respective duties, obligations and penalties for noncompliance. Though some of the firms have issued internal documents (which have quickly … Continue reading
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In Covid’s Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us by Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee
Grok says: In Covid’s Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us by Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee, both Princeton political scientists, is a provocative examination of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on political and institutional failures. The book … Continue reading
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What might Evelyn Waugh say about Trump and politics in 2025?
Grok: Setting: A hypothetical 2025 London literary salon, reimagined with Evelyn Waugh miraculously present, sipping a martini and holding court. His sharp tongue and satirical eye, honed in the 20th century, now dissect the political circus of Donald Trump and … Continue reading
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Jeeves read on X that Bertie Wooster is a sex pest. Jeeves provides Bertie sage advice in the age of Me-Too.
Grok: Setting: Bertie Wooster’s elegant London flat, April 2025. Bertie is pacing frantically, his bow tie askew, clutching his phone as if it might explode. Jeeves, serene as ever, stands by the fireplace, having just reviewed a troubling thread on … Continue reading
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