Category Archives: Opinion

Gospel according to Wordrustler; rants, raves, diatribes, pet peeves and bêtes noires, etc.

A Writer’s Power

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Malcolm Farley

“…in truth, we have no gift to set a statesman right…” On Being Asked for a War Poem W.B. Yeats This verse from Yeats always sets my head ringing.  My reactions to his wonderful poem are complex, however.  First, Yeats’ … Continue reading →

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Did Cheney Understand We Were At War?

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Malcolm Farley

Did Cheney Understand We Were At War?  (See Atlantic Monthly blog piece) … and I would add, how does a man who evaded military service during Vietnam (“I had other priorities in the ’60s than military service.“) get to come … Continue reading →

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