Men such as Eisenhower and Marshall weren’t excited about killing people. They weren’t giddy. They thought it was their grim duty, and they went about their business with full recognition of its awfulness, whatever the necessity of it. That’s how leaders ought to be, I think.
Could anything -- anything in this world -- get Trump to say a critical word about Putin? I don't think so. I know that crowd very well. Putin could bomb Dubuque, and they'd say, "NATO provoked him. The Iowans are woke." I know this crowd. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
For the music-minded, a review of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, with Joshua Bell, in Carnegie Hall. Interesting and contentious issues arise. Also, as a bonus: a memory of Bill Buckley. newcriterion.com/dispatch/bel...
I am not Little Bo-Peep about war. You don't have to lecture me about Dresden. But when this Iran war is over, I think Americans might be startled at the civilian casualties. It's not all "the leaders," "the bad guys." Sober people acknowledge this and account for it.
In the last several days, I have been thinking about the Iranian dissidents I have met, interviewed, and known over the years. I have been in touch with some of them. Here is an article from me, on past and present. www.thenextmove.org/p/a-storm-of...
If Trump and the GOP don't support Ukraine against Putin, is it too much to ask for non-hostility? Apparently, yes. I have written a column touching on this matter, and others. See what you think. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/a-curious-...
I guess Noem's congressional testimony sank her. To me, she was a model of statesmanship compared with Bondi.
In the last several days, I have been thinking about the Iranian dissidents I have met, interviewed, and known over the years. I have been in touch with some of them. Here is an article from me, on past and present. www.thenextmove.org/p/a-storm-of...
"The United States joined Russia, China, and Niger on Thursday in opposing a resolution adopted by the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board denouncing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure ..." Our country, America, is disgraced. Repeatedly. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
A memory: Many years ago, I was approaching Cologne Cathedral with Paul Johnson, the British historian (including of art). Looking at the modern buildings around the cathedral, he muttered, "Barbarians." apnews.com/article/germ...
If it has not happened already, someone should do a compilation of all the crimes that the January 6 pardonees have committed since their pardons. apnews.com/article/capi...
If Trump and the GOP don't support Ukraine against Putin, is it too much to ask for non-hostility? Apparently, yes. I have written a column touching on this matter, and others. See what you think. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/a-curious-...
A name from my boyhood. And a wonderful obit by Richard Sandomir. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/s...
In articles about Texas politics, I keep seeing that Paxton is more "conservative" than Cornyn, and that Toth is more "conservative" than Crenshaw. I lament the corruption of this term. Conservatism does not equal, say, election denial. Burke 'n' the boys would be like, "WTF?"
Trump & Co. never miss a chance to insult Zelensky -- who is leading a country trying to save itself from annihilation (by an enemy of the U.S.). "P.T. Barnum," Trump calls him (like he should talk). Tell me, Republicans: What is our president's insulting nickname for Putin?
The nationalist-populists call Dan Crenshaw “Eyepatch McCain.” They think that is hilariously insulting. I regard it as flattering. And I hope, somehow, Crenshaw thinks so too.
"What a diff'rence a day made," goes an old song. Well, what a diff'rence *two* days made in the case of the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. The third concert was the charm. From me, a quick review. newcriterion.com/dispatch/for...
There is a great deal to read about Iran, from many angles: military, political, etc. What do I have to contribute at this juncture? Personal experience -- with Iran and Iranians, especially the dissidents I have known. For your consideration. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/facing-iran
"What a diff'rence a day made," goes an old song. Well, what a diff'rence *two* days made in the case of the Vienna Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. The third concert was the charm. From me, a quick review. newcriterion.com/dispatch/for...
There is a great deal to read about Iran, from many angles: military, political, etc. What do I have to contribute at this juncture? Personal experience -- with Iran and Iranians, especially the dissidents I have known. For your consideration. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/facing-iran
Whether Melania Trump presides over a U.N. Security Council meeting is a matter of indifference to me. But I know -- and so do you -- what the reaction would have been if President Obama had had Michelle do it ...
apnews.com/article/un-m...
Whether Melania Trump presides over a U.N. Security Council meeting is a matter of indifference to me. But I know -- and so do you -- what the reaction would have been if President Obama had had Michelle do it ...
apnews.com/article/un-m...
For the music-minded, a review of a concert at Carnegie Hall by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, under Andris Nelsons. As usual, interesting issues -- and touchy ones -- arise. newcriterion.com/dispatch/a-c...
A Kevin D. Williamson special, about a place he knows well: Texas. The usual combination of style and wisdom. The kind of piece to read more than once. thedispatch.com/newsletter/w...
Bear in mind: The Ukrainians are not asking us Americans to commit troops to their cause (and the Free World's, frankly). They are not asking us to bomb the Kremlin. They are asking for arms, money, and moral support -- such as not voting against them at the U.N.
A comment or two on Iran -- plus Winston Churchill and a variety of other subjects. A column from me, for your consideration. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/honor-thro...
A comment or two on Iran -- plus Winston Churchill and a variety of other subjects. A column from me, for your consideration. www.jaynordlinger.com/p/honor-thro...
A street in Lower Manhattan, very New Yorky, on a bright, warmish winter day.
