Category: Philosophical Asides
Can Machines Be Manly?
Since I grew up in the jagged concrete and steel environs of the Bronx, the prospect of camping seemed not only alien but downright uncomfortable.
Even worse, my youthful experience…
How Modern Is Marriage?
Every discussion of gay marriage should begin with a recognition of its historical radicalness, its exceptionality. Heterosexual marriage has been the fundamental unit of human sociability for thousands of years,…
Bush’s Humble Dignity
After a prolonged absence from the public eye, George Bush is once again hot topic of discussion. The recent dedication of his presidential library has prompted a widespread reconsideration of…
Reconsidering Bush’s Legacy
Clare Boothe Luce liked to say that “a great man is one sentence.” Presidents, in particular. The most common “one sentence” for George W. Bush (whose legacy is being reassessed…
Happy Earth Day, Whatever That Means
We just witnessed the passing of another Earth Day, the forty-third of its kind. Every year since 1970, environmental activists and their coreligionists celebrate the holiest day on the eco-calendar,…
The Banality of Double Speak, Not Evil
On the rare occasion undiluted evil shows itself in the full light of day, you’d think it would make front page news. Still, the Gosnell trial, a grisly tale of…
Media Unapologetic Over Boston Blunders
The inaccurate report by CNN and other news organizations about an arrest in the Boston bombing case was arguably one of the most flagrant errors on a story of major…
Barney Frank, Opportunist
Continuing his indefatigable quest to keep kindled the fires of political cynicism, Barney Frank said the following regarding the Boston Marathon bombings:
“In this terrible situation, let’s be very grateful…
Terrorism Always Fails
President Obama’s initial reluctance to label the bombing of the Boston Marathon an act of terror was odd; his correction of the record on Tuesday was welcome. Although no information…
The Classic Roast As Love Fest
Just recently, I participated in a classic “roast” of my best friend in honor of his 40th birthday. It was his idea to assemble his closest friends to pulverize him…
