Peter Lawler

So I’m going to introduce the comments I have at Baylor on the work of probably the greatest living political philosophy (according, for example, to Harvey Mansfield). It goes without saying that I’m trying to get Pierre to make sense to ME: 1. My view of Europe today isn’t of . . . . Continue Reading »

So I posted my standard pomocon criticism of Sagan, CONTACT and all that here . I’m trying to fit into a BIG THINK theme. That’s tough, because I have so little to say about the death of STEVE JOBS. That’s not to say I don’t admire all his “i” inventions. . . . . Continue Reading »

So without descending to the drudgery of linking, I can report that the conventional wisdom is that Herman is an absolutely implausible nominee. Nobody without political or military experience ever gets a presidential nomination. And the 9-9-9 thing can’t withstand close scrutiny. Cain is a . . . . Continue Reading »

In the new CBS poll, Cain has pulled even with Romney. Not only that, the same link will show you four different state polls (including Nebraska) that show Cain in the lead. In Georgia, it’s a landslide for Herman right now, who is hugely popular among all the South’s Republicans. I . . . . Continue Reading »

So it appears that Christie ain’t running. Pete started gushing (again) before his guy said yes. I even caved after imagining a classy contest among Romney, Christie, and Cain. Now it’s once again Romney, Cain, and Perry can’t be counted out. Sometimes it’s darkest before it . . . . Continue Reading »

By ME , naturally. . . . . Continue Reading »

It occurs to me that the Republicans might be close to being in a great position. What if we found ourselves in a month or two in this position? There are only three top-tier candidates—Cain, Romney, and Christie. Each, in my view, is intelligent and admirable, and they could certainly learn . . . . Continue Reading »

Some highlights posted on BIG THINK. . . . . Continue Reading »

Pete’s analysis below is precisely right. That means that Perry has flunked his screen test. Romney’s performances remain cool and competent, but he still doesn’t surge. There’s room for another candidate—lots of room. But the odds are against getting one we can really . . . . Continue Reading »

This example of BIG THINKING is really about a picture of ME . . . . Continue Reading »