Daily Archives: September 8, 2016

Israeli UN Envoy: Jew-Hatred At ‘Highest Level of Our Lifetimes’

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Luke Ford

So I read in the news all the time about how hatred of Jews is very bad. How come I never read about Jewish hatred of gentiles? Different groups have different interests. They are in frequent conflict. When groups have … Continue reading →

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Who Is the USA’s Chief Long-term Strategic Rival: Russia or China?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Luke Ford

Steve Sailer writes: The rude welcome Obama received in China suggests that a long-term great power rivalry between the United States and China is inevitable. This doesn’t have to be disastrous, but it does need to be treated seriously. It … Continue reading →

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Where Do Rock Stars Come From?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Luke Ford

Steve Sailer writes: It would be interesting to do a big statistical study of the background of rock stars. I suspect they tend to come from fairly high achieving if sometimes self-destructive backgrounds. The most memorable background for a rock … Continue reading →

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MaNishtana: Growing up, I was taught not to pledge allegiance to America, a country built on a promise of racial equality that’s crumbled in front of our eyes

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Luke Ford

Someone growing up black and Jewish in America is unlikely to be enchanted with the country. It is basic Social Identity Theory. Whites and Chinese growing up in Ghana are probably not wrapped up in Ghana. It is normal and … Continue reading →

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Andrew Tobin: Why Do Donald Trump’s Worst Tweets Come on Jewish Holidays — or Shabbat?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Luke Ford

From the Forward.com: (JTA) — After the shooting death of Dwyane Wade’s cousin in August, Donald Trump tweeted, “Just what I have been saying. African-Americans will VOTE TRUMP!” The previous month, he posted to Twitter a six-pointed star containing the … Continue reading →

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