Here's some academic research on the phenomenon of Catholic clergy becoming more conservative over time. tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

In his provocative new book The Defeat of the West, French intellectual Emmanuel Todd argues that the real source of troubles in the world is American decadence caused by the collapse of Protestantism to a 'zero state.'

I examine his thesis about Protestantism as the heart of

Oh, boy.

Fmr. NYC Real Estate Developer Bruce Ratner Says Commercial Real Estate is ‘Finished’, Buildings May Be Turned Into Residential Housing

“When you have vacancy rates in this city of 25% and occupancy rates of almost 50% or less than 50%, it can't recover, and that's because our

Welcome to the Negative World.

In today's environment, churches will be boiling off liberals, and it will be extremely difficult to convince them to enter religious vocations.

No matter what Francis wants, the US priesthood will be very conservative.

A few more thoughts about this wonder piece about Carmel, Indiana from a Dutch visitor.

1. It shows that Carmel can hold its own at the international level. Not that Mark thinks we are perfect, but he can see how we've worked to establish a different paradigm.

2. It's another

Wow - amazing that even a visitor from the Netherlands has great things to say about Carmel. It's a must read piece!

I just got a very nice note about this one from the former mayor of a major American city. I'm glad this resonates with people.

Bloomberg: Brightline Founder Eyes Private Rail Expansion to Texas, Seattle bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Essentially no one on here (including me) actually knows if Fusion energy is potentially practical or economical.

But notice there is a desire for it to be impossible.

It's important for people to believe that energy will run out.

Interesting psychology behind that.

Biden wants to de facto legalize pot administratively. That's what this move is. wsj.com/politics/polic…

Excellent advice I once got from a veteran journalist: always hit your deadline, but never submit your piece too far in advance of it.