Archive for the ‘Peace’ Category

Friendship and restraint.

I have not often had occasion to praise President Bush over the course of his second term in office. Of late, I have only found myself increasingly entrenched in opposition to him, and locked in debate with his defenders, some earnest and honorable, others brassbound and full of sophistry. I extend to him my praise [...]

Thoughts on war.

Pale Ebenezer thought it wrong to fight But roaring Bill who killed him Thought it right. — Hilaire Belloc What have the last four and a half years taught Conservatives about war? One thing is that a treacherous and spectacular attack against her will make a republic more warlike. This rather platitudinous statement is nonetheless [...]