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The Long View 2006-12-01: Benedict in Istanbul; Transcendent Liturgy; Great Days

I will admit I haven’t thought deeply about whether Turkey’s admission to the European Union would have in fact been good or bad. I do find Pope Emeritus Benedict’s acts less alarming in retrospect than John did at the time. Some random thoughts: * Turkey wouldn’t have
Benjamin Espen Dec 12, 2018

LinkFest 2016-02-05

This session of LinkFest is a week delayed, so I have included a double dose of love. Why Hilary's EmailGate Matters John Schindler continues to do yeoman's work on the true cost of Hillary Clinton's negligent handling of classified material on email. EMA will
Benjamin Espen Feb 5, 2016

The Long View 2003-10-20: Real Reasons

This reminder of Pope John Paul II in his declining years makes for an interesting counterpoint to his successor, Benedict XVI. Each faced increasing age and debility; each selected a different way of responding to it. I think each way has its merits. The argument John makes here that the
Benjamin Espen Feb 3, 2016

The Long View 2003-03-07: Speak Softly

No comment. Speak Softly Remember the old joke that you know things are really bad when Mr. Rogers is on television giving directions to evacuate the city? Sadly, Mr. Rogers has recently left us, but President Bush's demeanor at his press conference on Thursday, March 6, was nearly
Benjamin Espen Aug 2, 2015

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