The Satmar Rebbe and Rabbi Moshe Sherer had the same take on the question of whether or not anti-Israel sentiment cloaks antisemitism. To read what they had to say, please click here.
Category Archives: News
Walz Washout
Much attention has been given to the ascension of Zohran Mamdani to the mayoralty of New York City.
But whether the future of the left wing of the Democratic Party is more accurately presaged by the election of a radical as mayor than by the downfall of a progressive governor is far from clear.
To read what I’m referring to, please click here.
First the Hatred, Then the Reason
An essay I wrote about the historic pattern of antisemitism appears at Religion News Service and can be read here.
Pense Sense
Displeasure over Kevin Roberts’ refusal to distance the Heritage Foundation from Tucker Carlson has yielded something good: A boost to Mike Pence.
To read more about that something, please click here.
Dear Mayor Mamdani
You can read my Substack offering “Dear Mayor Mamdani” here.
Vance Stance
Some of Vice President Vance’s recent comments leave me underwhelmed. I elaborate here.
Truculent Troika’s Tribulations
Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes are, blessedly, like contentious crustaceans brawling in a bucket. To read what I mean, please click here.
A Right and a Wrong
The last time I recall seeing the “Nuremberg Defense” mentioned in the news was back in 1970, when I was in high school.
It has come up today in the context of a video message from Democratic lawmakers, reminding members of the military that they must refuse to obey illegal orders.
My thoughts on the matter are here.
Animus and Ignorance
Last week, New York mayor-elect Mandani not only demonstrated, once again, his hatred for Israel, but also lifted the hood on the engine of his animus: an abysmal ignorance of both history and law.
To read how, click here:
Foul Fringes on the Left and the Right
I’m as chagrined as anyone about the ugliness we are witnessing on the extremes of both American political parties. But there have always been isolationists and bigots in Congress.
Does a respectable mainstream, at least presently, dominate in each party?
My take is here.