Daily Archives: November 1, 2018

Pattern Recognition

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Luke Ford

* Birthing story * Nursing textbook story * Fairy Island * Three months with the Alt Right * Is it safe to be a Jew in NYC? * James Baldwin in 1967: Negroes Are Anti-Semitic Because They’re Anti-White "During the … Continue reading →

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NYT: Is It Safe to Be Jewish in New York?

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Luke Ford

By Ginia Bellafante: But, in fact, anti-Semitism was already quietly on the rise. For several years now, expressions of anti-Jewish sentiment have made up the preponderance of hate crime complaints in the city. Contrary to what are surely the prevailing … Continue reading →

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Election Predictions

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Luke Ford

A friend says: First the disclaimer. It is very difficult to make predictions about races in states and districts outside my local ones. I have to rely on polls and trends from polls and articles written. The polls are only … Continue reading →

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Three Months Inside Alt-Right New York

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Luke Ford

Jay Firestone writes: Max and I introduced ourselves as working-class Trump supporters. After five minutes of macho man talk about fistfights, truck driving, and laying heavy pipes, they were sold. I mentioned my connection to the Book Club, and in … Continue reading →

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Free Lunch At The Saudi Embassy

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Luke Ford

I hear the Saudi embassy on Sawtelle Blvd is offering a free catered kosher lunch today to rehabilitate their image. I admit I’m tempted. Still, not sure it is wise even though I left journalism a long time ago. From … Continue reading →

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