The planned public execution of Nidal Hasan reminds us that postliberalism is all about normalizing ruthlessness.

The Atlantic reported Wednesday that “the Pentagon has presented [Donald] Trump with a series of options that would restart hostilities [in Iran] after the midterms,” which isn’t surprising.

You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism.

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The planned public execution of Nidal Hasan reminds us that postliberalism is all about normalizing ruthlessness.

The Atlantic reported Wednesday that “the Pentagon has presented [Donald] Trump with a series of options that would restart hostilities [in Iran] after the midterms,” which isn’t surprising.

You’re reading Boiling Frogs, Nick Catoggio’s daily newsletter featuring sharp, introspective commentary on populism, polarization, and the gradual erosion of American conservatism.

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