Steen? Steyn? Let's call the whole thing off:
I'm not sure whether to file that under "deliberately obtuse" or "invincibly ignorant." Did she even read the book?
For a more intelligent and satisfying treatment of After America listen to Mark's talk with Milt Rosenberg. It's two hours long but well worth the time. I just finished listening to it in the car. Now I'm going to go back into the Extension 720 archives and dig out some older Steyn interviews. This one from March is highly recommended.
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August 29, 2011
Video: Steyn on Newsnight
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"I'm not sure whether to file that under "deliberately obtuse" or "invincibly ignorant."
ReplyDeleteAfter listening to this man, she comes up with the question:
So in fact do you believe that Islamic civilization, Indian civilization Chinese civilization, can actually teach us a lot about the way to live?"
And after wading through that blockheaded misunderstanding, he gets:
"But what about things like the rule of law and Democracy.. does that stand for Hee-Haw?"
I wouldn't have guessed she be a fan of that show.
Let me ask you this Jill, is this Kristy Wark's version of Obama's thoughtful listening, outstretched middle finger extended to his temple? Yep, I don't think it's just the name she is getting wrong.
Great piece Jill, which I'm sure to steal (with appropriate acknowledgment, of course... of course).