Monthly Archives: August 2024

Diversity Increases Daily Friction

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Luke Ford

Gerald Stone was born in the USA but after the Cuban Missile Crisis, he moved his family to Australia where he had a long distinguished career in journalism. He launched Australia’s 60 Minutes program and then ended up back in … Continue reading →

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Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Luke Ford

Whatever you think of her politics, Batya Ungar-Sargon, like Molly Jong-Fast, is a lovely person with extraordinary levels of empathy. I struggled with chronic fatigue from age 22 to 55 and not many people reacted with empathy. Batya did. I … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of John le Carre

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Luke Ford

Adam Sisman writes in this 2023 book: * David claimed that these extramarital relationships were ‘impulsive, driven, short – lived affairs . . . often meaningless in themselves’, but while that might be true of some of them, others appear … Continue reading →

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Kamala Harris, LBJ & The Passage Of Power

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Luke Ford

Philosopher Iskra Filever writes Aug. 24, 2024: …when circumstances change, so does our behavior. The very most humorous comedian is likely to appear subdued if put on trial, and a person who scores high on social anxiety may be relaxed … Continue reading →

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Hate Comments About Gus Walz

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Luke Ford

Gus Walz is the 17-year-old son of Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz. At the convention this week, Gus had an intense teary public reaction to his father. Gus Walz is neurodivergent. He deals with ADHD, anxiety, and a nonverbal learning … Continue reading →

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