The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

A detailed analysis of a successful Right authoritarian leader, the largely-forgotten António Salazar, who should not be forgotten.  And, of course, my own thoughts, in this case on corporatism as a political system, both in general and as possibly applied to a remade America.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)

Although my opinion of Scott Adams has gone up since I wrote this in 2018, due to his firm basis in reality and willingness to stand by it, I didn't like this book, or how Adams portrayed himself in it. (The written version of this review was first published August 5, 2018. Written versions are available here.)

A voluminous and magisterial, yet largely boring, historical analysis of a man who is already being forgotten.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)

In which I explain how the Left harmonizes simultaneous demands for both total liberty and total equality, and I also discuss the limitations of even equality of opportunity, as well as of liberty, in a decent post-liberal society.  (The written version of this review was first published August 4, 2018. Written versions are available here.)

A lively evisceration of the worst generation in American history. To know the past is to grasp how to change the future. (The written version of this review can be found here.)

The memoirs of the most successful and most charismatic of the White generals who fought the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War—both fascinating in their own right, and illuminating for us at our own present moment.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)

A classic work of spiritual exploration, with thoughts on comparative theology. (The written version of this review was first published July 24, 2018. Written versions are available here.)

Of Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, two leading public servants of the early Roman Empire, a society that had a competent ruling class which provided value, unlike ours. (The written version of this review can be found here.)

An analysis of the history and present of Antifa, set within the bigger picture, including comments on the recent Capitol protests.  (The written version of this review can be found here.)

Another break from current events, to talk about the political philosophy of weapons, something totally unrelated to the present moment.  (The written version of this review was first published February 16, 2017. Written versions are available here.)