Peter Lawler

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That fact of Boomer psychology and reproductive behavior leads to the withering away of the entitlement state. This BIG THINK post is meant to be yet another ad for the Berry Conference this Thursday and Friday, featuring the wisdom of Jim Capretta. One reason I’m not so scared of “the . . . . Continue Reading »

The various studies show we have a three or even four-way tie in Iowa. There’s only one study that shows a Paul surge. But it might really be right, especially because only his supporters are enthusiastic at this point. Still, his ceiling is doubtless about 20%. Romney seems surge-proof. . . . . Continue Reading »

1. First off, I’m very glad to learn about the funny NORWOOD. Thanks, Carl. That reminds me that the chair of the politics and literature section of the American Politcial Sciece Association really wants to have a show on TRUE GRIT next year. Any volunteers? 2. I saw a little of the . . . . Continue Reading »

HERE’S an introduction to one issue among several we will discuss. . . . . Continue Reading »

1. Perry’s “brain freeze” and sheer oopsy goofiness is actually a godsend. It was a painfully crippled guy shooting himself to put us out of the misery of watching him. 2. The debate, as Pete says, was so stupid that Cain was charming enough and didn’t get any hard . . . . Continue Reading »

!. Cain announces this morning he “ain’t quitting.” Cool phrasing, but . . . 2. Here’s my post on the possible Puritanical dimension of American HIGHER EDUCATION . 3. Not looking forward to the debate tonight. The Republicans used to be a serious party. . . . . Continue Reading »

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So the reason you’ve been missing me is that I just attended a really intensive John Adams Center conference at BYU. The conference was on the family—and included all kinds of incredible presentations. Paul Rahe turns out to be quite the defender of the traditional family from many . . . . Continue Reading »

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