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Tag Archives: David Deutsch
The Benefits Of Circumcision
David Kelsey emails: You know the writer is a Jew when she notes the benefits of circumcision and then insists the decision is a “deeply personal one.” Jewish writers should have to give disclosure that they are Jews when discussing … Continue reading
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Tagged circumsicion, David Deutsch, David Kelsey, emasculation, jewish writers, personal theory
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The One That You Love
David Deutsch emails: So the other day, I’m in the local Rite Aid, and they’re playing “The One That You Love,” by Air Supply, and I think immediately of you. So the question, as a fan, is it flattering to … Continue reading
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Tagged color photo, David Deutsch, luke ford, pavlovian response, Yarmulke
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The Last Forbidden Love
David Deutsch emails: Luke Ford has long been a visionary. He was obsessively anti-immigration long before Lou Dobbs. He was drawn to the mysteries of kabbalah years before Madonna. And he was an Australian expat with a troubled relationship to … Continue reading
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Tagged australian pop, David Deutsch, lou dobbs, luke ford, pop duo, troubled relationship
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Gran Torino
David Deutsch emails: Wasn’t it an awesome movie? I love the way it’s totally unapologetic about Eastwood’s character, and that there’s really no character growth. Essentially, he’s still the same racist misanthrope at the end, just one who’s extended the … Continue reading
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Tagged character growth, clint eastwood, David Deutsch, gran torino, granddaughter, misanthrope
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Immigration Debate
David Deutsch emails: Did you see this piece in National Review Online that makes mention of Cathy Seipp? http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MzkwYzY3ZTc4NTkwZjRiMjM3OGVlMzlmNTZjYmY2ZDI= This Krikorian guy has enraged me. Is this really an issue? Isn’t it normally a matter of basic manners that … Continue reading
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Tagged basic manners, cathy seipp, David Deutsch, immigration debate, national review online, pronouncing names
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The Unkindest Cut?
David Deutsch writes: First of all, I don’t know if this is a reflection on you or on him, but I haven’t seen David Kelsey so excited since he got a mention from VDARE. Now, on to an important question … Continue reading
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Tagged adult circumcision, David Deutsch, David Kelsey, five minutes, shabbos, vdare
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Wedding Night Instructions For The Torah Jew
By David Deutsch If you are reading this, you have, Baruch Hashem, purchased a wife in accordance with our traditions. Mazl tov! Also, if, in accordance with our traditions, you have absolutely no idea of how one should perform the … Continue reading
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Tagged cohen gadol, David Deutsch, malach, rsquo, sacrificial service, torah jew
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Is It Abuse When There’s Consent?
David Deutsch emails: Luke, I’m flattered by what you said about preferring to be abused by me than praised by a milquetoast, but really, I love you as much as ever. The only truly objectionable passage was your reference to … Continue reading
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Tagged abusive relationships, black heritage, David Deutsch, luke ford, milquetoast, outrageous things
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