Terrible, But Not “Terrorism”: the Death of Charlie Kirk
The murder of Charlie Kirk is tragic and unacceptable, and the perpetrator must face justice. If we can all agree on that, we can begin to heal. But, it’s not “terrorism” under any definition, because at this point there has been zero indication that the alleged perpetrator acted with the intent to intimidate or coerce…
Reign of Terror: Tesla, Luigi Mangione, & Beyond
I’m back. I’ve been in hibernation for the last couple of months, basically paralyzed by what can only be described as a rapid descent into authoritarian hell. In his seminal work, “On Tyranny”, Timothy Snyder warns: “Listen for dangerous words. Be alert to the use of the words extremism and terrorism. Be alive to the fatal…