The slight unease on seeing starvation from the apologists this week is proof that the “knave or fool?” answer was always knave for those who say criticism of Israel is antisemitism. The apologists are fools too, but first they are lying liars who knew they were lying so a race could be killed off

This reminds me of Beverley Best’s argument in _The Automatic Fetish_. If you haven’t checked it out, highly recommend

During the Arab revolutions of the 20th century, especially the latter half, governments had to choose between compliance or resistance to the West. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other gulf monarchies chose compliance, receiving aid and arms. Iran has had different postures, and the west doesn’t forgive

Now that the PhD is done, maybe I can finally finish revisions…

As I’ve been telling friends for years, the best retirement planning is planning to end capitalism. Everything else is just hoping you’re the fastest in the group running from the bear. Follow me for more financial tips.

The government would have found itself in a weak position, forced to beg. The loss could have become a win for labor and public safety. There’s a lesson here.

But seriously, I’m proud of my university for boldly tackling problems that don’t exist while exacerbating those that do