My thoughts on Ray Bradbury over at The American Conservative. Bradbury’s talents also interested the governmental agency set up to destroy the U.S. Constitution in the name of protecting it, the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Demonstrating a level… Read More
Yes, how cool is this? My beautiful and brainy wife hanging out with the Uber-awesome Tom Woods. Very, very cool, indeed. Topic: Laura Ingalls Wilder.
So, my first wife–now of 19 years and 364 days–is brilliant. Here’s her response to the idiocy of the bibliobureaucrats who are trying to ruin Laura Ingalls Wilder’s reputation. Librarians without Chests! The ALSC’s renaming of the… Read More
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful privilege of speaking with Lee Edwards, Rod Dreher, and Bob Merry about the legacy and future of conservatism. We had a lively (and civilized) discussion. And, I even got to… Read More
I just found out recently that my quirky (and, I hope, lively and thoughtful) biography of Andrew Jackson comes out on September 10, 2018, just four days after I turn 51. How great is that? And, yes, Andrew… Read More
This evening, at The American Conservative–founding a REPUBLIC not a democracy. Even the most pro-interventionist of the American founders, Alexander Hamilton, could never have imagined or desired the kind of federal government we have now. When he wrote… Read More
It’s time for conservatives (and libertarians) to have a VERY serious debate about immigration. The issue is way too important to leave to emotions and assumptions. As Christians around the world celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings—the… Read More
Hey, you’re already a friend of Stormfields, so please–BY ALL MEANS–take advantage of said friendship. “Friend of Brad” print subscription to THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE—$20/year. Save $39.95! Pretty amazing savings–especially for a beautiful magazine mailed to… Read More
Some of you might know this already, but, sadly, Jerry Pournelle passed away this weekend. One of two incredibly imaginative men who did pass away–the other being Len Wein. Pournelle studied with Russell Kirk and considered him quite… Read More
I found out late yesterday afternoon that the University Press of Kentucky will be publishing RUSSELL KIRK: AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE in paperback for their spring 2018 list. How great is this??? I’m thrilled. I’m not sure how many changes… Read More
Happy birthday to my wonderful friend and ally in this crazy world, Aeon Skoble. Here is my review of his 2008 book, a book I want very much to be true, whatever skepticisms linger (about the idea, not… Read More
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