• 11/25/2024

Israel Isn’t Perfect, but It’s an Example for the Mideast

Wall Street Journal Its citizens are fighting over the rule of law, while many of its neighbors are merely fighting. https://www.wsj.com/articles/israel-isnt-perfect-but-its-an-example-for-the-mideast-rule-of-law-democracy-uae-hamas-judiciary-430f6f6f

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Donald Trump’s Enemies Need Him

Wall Street Journal He brings them a sense of purpose—not to mention ratings and in some cases money. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trumps-enemies-need-him-cnn-fox-news-alvin-bragg-indictment-election-2024-democrats-republicans-media-ratings-80771852

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Nashville Officials Vote to Send Justin Jones Back to Tennessee House

Wall Street Journal The former Democratic state lawmaker was expelled by Republicans last week, along with Memphis Democrat Justin Pearson. https://www.wsj.com/articles/nashville-officials-vote-to-send-justin-jones-back-to-tennessee-house-864afa30

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Rolex the Trademark Watchdog

Wall Street Journal Chipotle’s lawsuit takes me back to the time I was accused of infringement. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rolex-the-trademark-watchdog-chipotle-sweetgreen-name-lawsuit-website-domain-burrito-2571492a

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How Obama Killed Nuclear Nonproliferation

Wall Street Journal He took the rules-based international order for granted and wouldn’t defend it. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-obama-killed-nuclear-nonproliferation-npt-soviet-union-ukraine-deterrence-bill-clinton-russia-invasion-rules-based-order-49959cc8

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‘Life Sentence’ Review: How Gangsters Play the Game

Wall Street Journal In a broken Baltimore neighborhood, young men come and go in a blur of bullets and blood. A gang leader murders with cold nonchalance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/life-sentence-review-how-gangsters-play-the-game-52519b8f

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The World Is Ending, but It’s Been Ending Many Times Before

Wall Street Journal Maybe our tendency to see catastrophe is a product of how easy we have it in this age of abundance. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-world-is-ending-but-its-been-ending-many-times-before-gospel-easter-war-crisis-imminence-2449a32a

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Notable &Quotable: Burn

Wall Street Journal ‘I love New College, but for the good of our nation, I hope the school fails miserably and conspicuously.’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/notable-quotable-burn-new-college-hillsdale-ron-desantis-florida-woke-higher-education-richard-corcoran-aaron-hillegass-91ce1393

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Top Fed Official Plays Down Divergent Rate Outlook With Investors

Wall Street Journal New York Fed President John Williams says markets may be expecting a sharper economic slowdown or speedier decline of inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-fed-official-plays-down-divergent-rate-outlook-with-investors-c0a25383

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Goldman Sachs Paying $15 Million to Settle Investigation of Swaps Business

Wall Street Journal The bank’s swaps dealer priced derivatives in terms that put clients at a disadvantage, CFTC says. https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-sachs-paying-15-million-to-settle-investigation-of-swaps-business-2c0d34db

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