The Political Animal

“A good general wants the enemy to believe the opposite of what is actually the case”

Sun Tzu was right — warfare is deception. A good general wants the enemy to believe the opposite of what is actually the case, in as many instances as possible. He wants him to believe he is far away when he is close, and to believe he is close when he is far away. He wants him to believe he is strong when he is weak, and weak when he is strong.
Douglas Wilson

“we are incrementalists, and this is a long war”

We do not insist on the whole thing now — we are incrementalists, and this is a long war. . .
Douglas Wilson

Decisive Point: Moscow, Idaho

Blitzkrieg strikes the Palouse. Continue reading →

Moscow-Pullman Daily News editorial: “NSA’s plan for expansion reminds us of a battle plan”

“Whether braggadocio or not, the specter of theocracy on the Palouse bears resistance.” —Lee Rozen, for the editorial board Continue reading →

Moscow-Pullman Daily News: “Appeals to NSA college expansion could be coming”

“Moscow BOA approved conditional use permit that would allow college to expand to former CJ’s building” Continue reading →

“other alternatives”

So death is not the minimal punishment for a homosexual. . . There are other alternatives.
Douglas Wilson

Flashback 1992: “Your Eye Shall Not Pity”

A flaming hypocrite hectors the world with his self-righteous standard.

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Flashback 2006: “Moscow is a small city with a big heart” by Dr. Lois Blackburn

“It is relevant to note that the religion page in our newspaper usually lists 45 to 50 churches. Some may share that pastor’s opinions, but do not challenge the community with them. To my knowledge, this is the only church provoking this kind of battle.” Continue reading →