“Descartes’ point is not simply that the blind in some way ‘see’ as we do, that there is no important difference – the stakes are much higher. It is not the blind who have to be compared to “us” (who see), it is “we” who have to be compared to the blind in order to … More Love, without mercy (Father’s Day, 2013)
“OK, it’s nice for politically correct reasons to blame Europe for everything [sic], imperialism, colonialism, slavery, but my God, Europe did give – and let’s be proud of that – something wonderful to humanity: the idea of radical egalitarianism, of radical democracy, feminism, etc. This is at the core of European identity, and that is … More More Gender Condescension from the New York Times
You ought to see your face, You ought to hear your voice. Last time I was here I wouldn’t turn around. You ought to lock that door, Somebody might get in. Didn’t I teach you that? This perfect world So blue I can’t begin to say. This perfect world I know I never should have … More So blue, I can’t begin to say.
“I think that sanctions are a two-edged sword. I think that threatening countries is often an unsuccessful way to get them to cooperate with us, because most of the relationships that we have are very complex and involve many issues.” – Susan Jacobs, in response to a request for the State Department’s opinion of the threat … More Children Betrayed: Having declared unilateral surrender, the U.S. chief international children’s advocate Susan Jacobs should resign.
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