Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Lost City of Z (2016)

I respect the ambition of this movie, but I couldn’t get into it. I just couldn’t bring myself to care about any of the characters and the stories. I wanted to care. I wanted to like this story. I couldn’t. … Continue reading

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I’m Not Yet Worried About Trump’s Military Action In Syria

I don’t believe it presages greater military involvement in Syria. I think he was just bowing to media and political pressure to make a symbolic strike, just the same way he bows to the overwhelming force of the Israel Lobby. … Continue reading

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What Constitutes An Honors Student At A Black High School?

Stan writes: The success bar is set lower for black men, as Tom Wolfe noted in The Bonfire of the Vanities: ‘‘Actually, I’m calling to inquire about one of your students, a young Mr. Henry Lamb.’’ ‘‘Henry Lamb. Doesn’t ring … Continue reading

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If You Can’t Connect With People, You’ll Have To Connect To Something Else Such As A Process Or Substance

I tweeted yesterday: “The higher my quality of life, the more secure my attachment, the less hold my addictions have on me.” Harel responded: “Luke, this really hit home with me. Can you expand on this?” We are wired to … Continue reading

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Driving California

Comments at Steve Sailer: * Weren’t liberals arguing that the crime rates for illegals are relatively low because they want to keep a low profile? According to that logic, their accident rates should go up if you grant them driver’s … Continue reading

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