For years the identify of the pseudonymous Asia Times ’ columnist Spengler remained a well-guarded secret.
Last night on CNBC the mystery man was revealed to be . . .
. . . First Things ’ senior editor David Goldman !
Whoa, wait a minute, didn’t we already announce that back in May?
Okay, then. So I guess this is just David—speaking on the Larry Kudlow show last night—revealing the December issue.
(The new edition— which includes an article by David and economist Reuven Brenner—will be online starting tomorrow, but you can get your
print or digital subscription today)
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