Let ‘Reaganism’ RIP
One of the biggest takeaways from the 2016 election was the unmistakable political and intellectual malaise that had gripped movement conservatism. Reagan-era policies, which had […]
Getting Right with Alexander Hamilton
Why should anyone study the life of Alexander Hamilton? According to the Left, studying “dead white males” perpetuates racist, patriarchal, and heterosexual power structures that […]
Mitt Romney’s Two Paths
Something happened in U.S. politics last week that shocked no one. No, I’m not talking about liberals blaming Americans en masse for the horrific mass […]
Nefarious or ‘Nothing Burger’? Our Oligarchy on the Nunes Memo
If you aren’t yet persuaded of the existence of a ruling class oligarchy in the United States today, the reactions to the release of the […]
Meet the ‘Oligogues’
The favorite pastime of our oligarchy is to harp on endlessly about the supposed faults of the people who elected Donald Trump president. According to […]
Abandoning the NeverTrump Ship
With 2017 safely behind us and a new year beginning, the NeverTrump faction continues to offer opinions on President Trump that range from thoughtful and […]
Be Better Than Evan McMullin
Making failed presidential candidate and radical NeverTrumper Evan McMullin look like the smart guy in the room is quite a trick. But commentators on one […]
Max Boot and Eliot Cohen: Intellectually and Morally Bankrupt
The unbounded corruption of our foreign policy establishment was on full display this week in an interview two dedicated NeverTrumpers, Max Boot and Eliot A. […]
Breaking the Republican Stockholm Syndrome
The Democrats are rolling out their 2018 campaign strategy: Resurrect the “war on women” rhetoric that served them well in 2012 against Mitt Romney and […]
Smashing the Oligarchy
Need more proof that a corrupt oligarchy rules America? Look no further than the forced retirement of John Conyers, who sat in Congress for more […]
Founding Principles Rhetoric Falls Flat
A common solution politicians and intellectuals on the Right offer to fix what ails our politics is to return to the principles of the American […]
Make America Grateful Again
As we celebrate Thanksgiving with our families and friends, we should set aside time to recognize the higher purpose for which we gather together around […]
We Need a New Elite
President Trump is taking a sledgehammer to the establishment consensus, and that consensus deserves it. New affronts to the people’s common sense emerge daily to […]
“Nothing to See Here!”: The Crackup of the Democratic Party
Last night’s Democratic victories in Virginia and New Jersey have caused pollsters and pundits to focus all of their attention on the potential looming troubles […]
The Perpetual Outrage Machine
The media’s 10-month panic attack triggered by Donald Trump’s inauguration shows no signs of abating. Every news cycle is filled with breathless reports of yet […]
This Isn’t News, It’s CNN
Those who sit atop the commanding heights of American culture and politics continue to treat Donald Trump and his voters with disdain and contempt. To […]
Kelly Exposes Ugliness on the Left, Limpness on the Right
Once again, the Left—in its frenzy to deploy any weapon at hand to damage President Trump—made the critical mistake of allowing us to peer behind […]
John Locke, Closet NeverTrumper?
The fissures that led to the crackup of modern conservatism run deep. The most visible sign of this reality was the election of Donald Trump, […]
Bob Corker, Scion of the Ruling Class
Donald Trump has an uncanny ability to find and root out even the most entrenched members of the ruling class. Retiring Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) […]