It’s hard to overstate the impact Dave Bartholomew had not only on the New Orleans R&B scene, but on rock and roll itself. The Times-Picayune obituary memorializes Bartholomew: Dave Bartholomew, a trumpeter, composer and bandleader whose uncanny ability to spot and nurture promising performers, most notably Fats Domino, helped stamp New Orleans’ imprint on the […]
Leftist Western Women Push for Less Family Structure
Originally posted on May 23, 2019. Libby Emmons, writing in The Federalist, suggests that “everyone should acknowledge motherhood’s importance to society.” Women, explains Emmons, “should stop demanding liberation from motherhood,” only then will those feminists in Western countries, and the global underclass of women in domestic service overseas, be able to care for their own […]
Richardcyoung.com Supporting The American Conservative’s “Main Street” Conservatism
The American Conservative exists to promote a “Main Street” conservatism that opposes unchecked power in government and business; promotes the flourishing of families and communities through vibrant markets and free people; and embraces realism and restraint in foreign affairs based on America’s vital national interests. TAC pursues this mission by publishing hundreds of essays, articles, […]
Donald Trump: “God Bless the U.S.A.”
At National Review, John Hirschauer explains the moments just before President Trump’s speech at his recent Orlando campaign kickoff rally. He writes (abridged): The heart of the Trump movement — a reservoir of disaffection and righteous anger — was on full display at the president’s official reelection campaign launch. ( Orlando) What a turnout!” The […]
Rand Paul Stands Against Saudi Arms Sales
In a sign of the growing unease in the Senate over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, and other recent actions by the government of Saudi Arabia, senators of both parties voted against selling arms to the kingdom. It was a rebuke to the president, and included even two of his most outspoken allies in the […]
TAC’s Robert W. Merry Unveils Presidential War Lies
At The American Conservative, Robert W. Merry, whom I like very much, uses his deep historical knowledge, especially of the World Wars, to explain past presidential lies that brought America into conflicts. Merry compares those with the recent statements of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the secretary’s unquestioning belief that Iran was the recent […]
You Have Two Jobs to Do in Record Breaking Markets
The S&P 500 500 index closed at a record high yesterday, and could do so again today. Back in June of 2004 I was telling readers about how to position their portfolios when stock prices rise well above trend. I told them then that they had two jobs in preparing for such lofty stock prices. […]
Young Research’s Dynamic Maximizers Portfolio®
How to Survive a Stock Market Meltdown What does a stock market meltdown look like? Think back. What were you up to at the turn of the century? Feels like a long time ago, doesn’t it? Are you aware that during this period, the speculative NASDAQ (larded with non-dividend payers) endured four annual declines of […]
Every Garden Activity Geared Toward the Hope of Greater Rootedness
In a very personal essay at The American Conservative, Gracy Olmstead explains the connection Americans once universally felt with the rhythm and cycle of harvesting seasons. The effort exerted by communities, followed by the shared celebration of the rewards of hard work are quintessentially American. Olmstead makes the case that every garden activity is geared […]
Colleges Shut Down History Departments
At The Federalist, Jonathan Pidluzny explains the sad fact that some American universities are abandoning their history programs. At the same time, Americans are showing a critical deficit in their knowledge of the country’s history. A retreat from the field of academic history will only further the national ignorance. Pidluzny writes (abridged): Jefferson understood that […]
