By Steven L. Taylor
I was doing some research today on the topic of neoconservatism and came across the following article in the journal International Politics: “Kristol Balls: Neoconservative Visions of Islam and the Middle East” by Timothy J. Lynch.
I found it rather amusing in a geeky political scientist kind of way.
Saturday, September 4, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
Both the Constitution and the Federalist Papers, impressive as they are, must be understood in terms of not just applied political philosophy, but practical politics as well.
I elaborate on this point at OTB: What the Framers Meant Part Two: Return of the Federalist Papers.
Sunday, August 1, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
I have started a series on the Election College over at OTB.
Here are the first two entries:
Sunday, July 11, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
A two-parter from me at OTB:
Sunday, June 27, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
In response to Thomas Sowell’s problematic column this past week comparing the BP escrow fund to the German Reichstag voting to give Adolph Hitler dictatorial powers, I have returned again to the issue of Hitler comparisons by updating an old post and publishing it over at OTB: Thoughts on Hitler Comparisons.
Tuesday, May 25, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
By Steven L. Taylor
Over at OTB I write about some of Tom Friedman’s Authoritarian Fantasies
Monday, May 24, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
A week or so ago posted a brief review of The Endurance of National Constitutions (a book I highly recommend).
I would also make note of the Comparative Constitutions Project, which is run by two of the book’s authors: Zachary Elkins and Tom Ginsburg. It is an impressive site that includes a great deal of comparative data as well as news and publications on the topic of constitutional design.
By Steven L. Taylor
Saturday, May 22, 2024
By Steven L. Taylor
Ok, so its Saturday morning, and I am enjoying a little peace and coffee, and what do I decide to do? Well, write a brief essay on the politics of the American founding over at OTB: Some Musings on the Federalist Papers and the American Founding.
Clearly, I need help.
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