Six Crises: The Ocean of Pigs
Rex and Dr. Fleming look back on the foreign policy/natural security blunders that have defined the regime
Category: FF
The 6 Crises, “The U-2”
President Eisenhower’s response to the downing of the U-2 spy plane in 1960 exposed the dishonesty and incompetence of the government agency that never never never operates on American soil.
Petrarch the Moralist, with Jim Easton and Dr. Thomas Fleming
In this podcast we introduce Petrarch, speak briefly about his life and work, and proceed to discuss his recommendations on how to lead a private life.
The Political Lynching of Josh Doggrell by Anne Wilson Smith
Most of our readers are familiar with Josh Doggrell, who has written several pieces for this website. He is among the last of a dying breed, the two-fisted Southern Christian who concedes nothing to the trends that are destroying the nation. Josh has written a book, which has been published by Shotwell Press.
“You Shall Be As Gods.”
Pico della Mirandola’s “Oration on the Dignity of Man” is celebrated by leftists and conservatives as a classic statement on human dignity. In fact, this confused product of a a brilliant young mind is one of the opening shots in the rebellion against God and human nature. There is, however, a happy ending.
Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024) by J. Michael Hill
Duane Allman, founder and leader of The Allman Brothers Band, from 1969 until his tragic death in a motorcycle crash in October 1971, called Dickey Betts the best player in the band.
Poem by Ben Jonson
False world, good night! since thou hast brought
That hour upon my morn of age;
Henceforth I quit thee from my thought,
My part is ended on thy stage.
Anthony Bukoski responds to Randall Ivey
I enjoyed Randall Ivel’s article on William Goyen. The House of Breath is one of my favorite novels.
William Goyen: Texas’ Literary Rebel by Randall Ivey
We are honored to be able to publish this fine essay by Randall Ivey, well-known novelist and essayist, on the once-famous Texas writer, William Goyen.
