Attention GOP Leadership:

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

If your plan was to make people so disgusted with your cowardice, your disorganization and your political tone-deafness that they either stop contributing to the RNC, or they decide to just sit out the next election (because what’s the point), or they decide to vote out every stinking one of you in the next elections, because you freaking well deserve ouster for literally doing nothing constructive and squandering your majority…well…you have succeeded spectacularly! Beyond your wildest imaginings, I am sure.... Read more

The “daughters” of France’s burn victim

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Recall two days ago I posted a letter from frequent emailer Marianne, in France, in which – among other things – she wrote: 2) Some nights ago, “youths” threw Molotov cocktails in a bus. People scrambled outside. A poor handicapped woman was sprayed with petrol by the very same thoughtful “youths” and was saved by the bus chauffeur. The poor lady was badly burned. FR3 channel showed the lady’s 2 daughters, Yaël and Anastasie; they were European and wore no... Read more

Your France-Riots-Islamic Round-up

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

There is so much out there about France, and about Islamic Fundamentalism, that I thought I’d cherrypick a few pieces for you. Alexandra’s graphic is chilling and her links are terrific. What a unique and valuable eye and voice she brings to every issue! Richard Brookhiser pulls no punches here, focusing mostly on the economics of it all, but with this finish: What France mostly feels is the pathos of a former great power. The Italians, except for an outburst... Read more

Wilson/Plame/CIA Leakapalooza

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Where to start? Wall Street Journal has a piece by former CIA case officer Reuel Mark Gerecht that is a must-read. A serious CIA would never have allowed Mr. Wilson to go on such an odd, short “fact finding” mission. It never would have allowed Ms. Plame potentially to expose herself by recommending such an overt mission for her mate, not known for his subtlety and discretion. With a CIA where cover really mattered, Mr. Libby would not now be... Read more

Pearce does Tolkien

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Love Joseph Pearce, one of my favorite authors – he’s great. If you love Tolkien, go here. Read more

Greta the Postulant

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Hey, I’m a monastic at heart. When I see a young lady taking her first steps toward a life of prayer and contemplation, I gotta smile. The world needs both Martha and Mary. But right now maybe it could use a few more Marys! Blessings to the new Sr. Greta! The road before her is not easy, but it brings great freedom and joy. Read more

Found Alito’s Thesis

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Sam Alito’s thesis is found. Any chance we’ll see Hillary’s before November 2008? Or even after? Read more

Gay Marriage and its effects

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

Texas has voted a ban on gay marriage. Many will say such a thing is “intolerant,” and that gay marriage will have “zero effect” on straight marriage or society in general, it is merely “fair.” Well, some feel differently. No Speed Bumps while trying to be sensitive, doesn’t really see the point in it. He has lots of links. Meanwhile, Katherine Kersten notes that since gay marriage became legal in Canada, its tentacles reach into every aspect of society. (Hmmmm... Read more

Early Veteran’s Day Appreciations!

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

The Cotillion is dedicated this week to saying thank you to our vets, and Baldilocks means to make it meaningful in a very special way. Read more

An Email from Marianne in France

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 9:07 pm By Elizabeth Scalia

One of my favorite readers, Marianne, from France, has written an email and permitted me to excerpt some of it for you, which I do without comment, but I have bracketed here and there for clarification. Marianne’s own parenthesis remain untouched. She asked me to “clean up” her grammar, but I think she reads just fine, and very clearly. May I ask you to pray for us in France, just ordinary decent people who do no have the means to... Read more