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How the United States Became an Empire: A Review of James Carroll’s House of War

Has the rise of American power been disastrous?  James Carroll asks this pointed question in House of War, a brilliant history of the Pentagon interwoven with a personal narrative.  Carroll is an apt person to tell this story.  The son … Continue reading

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Ben Stein’s Day Off

Well, his name was being called over and over but he had gone missing.  Or at least his comprehension had!  I’m talking about Ben Stein.  Recently the former professor, speechwriter, game show host, and deliverer of the famous roll call … Continue reading

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