The Calvinist International
Samuel Goldman has a pointed essay at The American Conservative where he explains why the Bourgeois Bohemians are at odds with themselves. Their own desires are self-contradictory at key points. Mr. Goldman writes: So how can this be the best of times for gays, sufferers from cardiovascular disease, African American politicians, TV fans, ambitious women, and so […]
Writing over at The American Conservative, Daniel McCarthy points out that, strictly speaking, all of the new radical ideas in American politics have come from the right:
Scott Galupo makes the necessary and ever-pressing point that so-called “social conservatism” is actually not compatible with what currently goes by the name “fiscal conservatism.” Galupo writes: The problem is simple: a pro-family agenda and the apocalyptic anti-statism are divergent paths. Sooner rather than later, conservatives interested in winning elections again are going to have […]
This past Sunday, Ross Douthat started a truly astounding conversation about babies, decadence, and the American social conscience. A strong but partially appreciative criticism was offered by Matthew Yglesias at Slate, and a qualifying but supportive essay was written by Samuel Goldman. Rod Dreher has made steady commentary throughout the week, with a suggested definition […]