Monthly Archives: June 2017

Nietzsche and Illness

Steve Sailer writes: My impression is that one connection between Nietzsche and Hitler was a common German fear of being poisoned, whether by miasmas, bad food, or mixed blood. For example, my Germanophone Swiss grandfather moved from Oak Park, IL … Continue reading

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When Saul Steinberg Tried To Take Over Chemical Bank

In 1969, Saul Steinberg bought just under 5% of Chemical Bank. After a few drinks, he boasted in a Washington bar that he was going to take a controlling interest in the bank. Somebody overheard him and the next day, … Continue reading

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In Heaven’s Name: The Battle For Reb Noach’s Legacy

Gary Rosenblatt writes: While Rabbi Weinberg was beloved for his warmth, teaching and many other skills, strong management of the fast-growing operation was not one of them, according to several people involved with the organization. He worked closely with a … Continue reading

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‘Free To Be Me’ And Other Stupid Educational Trends

I wasn’t wise enough to understand what was going on at the time, but when I was in grade school, I often had the sense that we were guinea pigs in various vacuous feel-good feminine experiments. The one I hated … Continue reading

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Michael Oren: ‘Israel’s 1967 Victory Is Something to Celebrate’

For whom is it something to celebrate? For those who support the Jewish state. For those who want to destroy the Jewish state, it is something to mourn. Different groups have different interests. What is good for the Jews is … Continue reading

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