by blundun | Jan 5, 2025 | Opinion
In the ancient world, the Pax Romana was a legendary historical period during which the western world, under the influence of the Roman Empire, enjoyed 200 years of relative peace, stability and prosperity. Commencing its founding under Caesar Augustus and ending with...
by blundun | Jan 5, 2025 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This essay was first published on the author’s blog: Res ipsa loquitur – The thing itself speaks.”This body and this nation has [sic] a territories and a colonies problem.” Those words from Del. Stacey Plaskett echoed in the...
by blundun | Jan 5, 2025 | Opinion
Nearly every tribute to Jimmy Carter is necessarily encumbered with caveats about Carter, the president. While it is true that the “Reagan revolution” provided America with needed jolts of patriotic and economic strength, Carter, our 39th president,...
by blundun | Jan 4, 2025 | Opinion
Something beautiful happened late last year. As 2024 wound down, the world celebrated the rebuilding of glorious Notre Dame de Paris, which a mere five and a half years before was engulfed in horrifying flames. At the reopening ceremony in Paris, her bells rang for...
by blundun | Jan 4, 2025 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This essay was first published on the author’s blog: Res ipsa loquitur – The thing itself speaks.2025 has just begun and for the first time in many years, free-speech advocates have a reason to celebrate.With the departure of 2024, we said...
by blundun | Jan 4, 2025 | Opinion
New York Judge Juan Merchan’s dogmatic refusal on Friday to dismiss the misbegotten case against President-elect Donald Trump and, instead, proceed to sentencing on Jan. 10 is yet another middle finger extended to the law. And to Trump. At the same time, Merchan...
