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Daily Archives: April 17, 2022
“In Russia, however, such acts are rarely investigated or even acknowledged, let alone punished. That leaves it unclear how much the low-level brutality stems from the intent of those in charge or whether commanders failed to control their troops.”
Link. Trump pardoned a serial killer war criminal.
Putting COVID risks in perspective.
Link. Similar to 2011 Afghan military service for 40yo — at most likely, much less now.
“he rarely missed a 6 a.m. run, as far as 15 miles, before working for 12 hours a day in Koiban, his village in Nandi County. He always ran alone, doing so out of pure enjoyment.”
Link. Great story.
“Zelensky says, “they are afraid to admit guilt.” He compares them to “alcoholics [who] don’t admit that they are alcoholic.” If they want to recover, “they have to learn to accept the truth.”
Link. Rejecting guilt is a core principle of America’s white nationalist party.
“liberals see ideals of full democratic participation and equality before the law not just as formal commitments, but as rooted in deep respect for the human worth of others”
Link. A pretty good summary of modern liberalism. What Douthat hates and fears.