Driftglass: David Brooks laments the decline of traditional ruling elites, but in fact, they haven't declined enough.

Preliator pro Causa: Republicans support the troops, unless they get raped.

Histories of Things to Come: The list of skills least in demand in today's job market has disturbing implications for America's future in a fiercely-competitive world.

Ehrensteinland: Mormons pioneer a whole new style of confusion about sexuality.

Blog round-up by Infidel753. Tips to mbru [at] crooksandliars [dot] com.