ANTI-AMERICANISM

I’ve just received Jean-Francois Revel’s new book on anti-Americanism. I haven’t had time to read it yet (the blog takes more and more hours out of my day). But here’s an extract worth perusing from the New Criterion.

EMAIL OF THE DAY: “Arnold is no Eagle; he’s a power hungry Vulture. I notice you didn’t mention any of his fight back speech posted on Drudge’s site. He’s all upset because these allegations are so close to the election. Must be a vast left wing conspiracy. He said why didn’t the women come to him, he would have “apologized.” We should be cool with that after all it’s like you said, “once and out.” This is as bad as Gloria Steinem’s “one grope” rule established to defend Clinton. How dare you? As I woman and a conservative, I find that thinking vile. I found Clinton’s behavior vile and I find Arnold’s vile. The only difference between Arnold and Clinton, besides the rape allegation, is Maria: she’s prettier than Hillary. But like Hillary, she stands by her groping husband. But then again, Kennedy women have experience with power hungry, sexually abusive husbands, don’t they. I could go on, but I won’t. I’ll just leave with this. He released part of the book proposal to explain why he admired Hitler so much. He said Hitler and Kennedy could walk into a room and command it. They would speak and the people would follow. He liked them because of their power over people; he finds this exciting. This is just more evidence to me that he’s no Eagle. He’s a power hungry Vulture, preying on the weak minded and women. And shame on you for supporting and defending him.” – more reader feedback on the Letters Page.