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K “The envelope please. . . . This year, the ‘Cameo In Courage’ Award is awarded to . . . John Joseph Mearsheimer. The citation states: ‘John Mearsheimer has consistently demonstrated intellectual courage by challenging widely accepted narratives in international politics, even when doing so invites intense criticism. He applies his realist theories rigorously, speaking truth to power rather than tailoring his arguments for popularity or political convenience. By publicly defending controversial positions, such as his analysis of U.S. foreign policy and the power of the Israel lobby, he exemplifies a rare commitment to honesty and scholarly integrity.’”
J “I may not agree with him all the time. That said, he is most deserving of the award at this time. After serving in the military, he served and is serving the country as an academic and a public intellectual. He knows that his statements make him a possible target for assassination. When others would retire and play golf, he remains on duty.”
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[See the e-commentary at Tenth Annual “Cameo In Courage” Award For 2025 (March 31, 2025), Ninth Annual “Cameo In Courage” Award For 2024 (May 20, 2024), Eighth Annual “Cameo In Courage” Award For 2023 (May 22, 2023), Cameo In Courage Award Nominee: Julian Assange (January 31, 2022), Sixth Annual “Cameo In Courage” Award For 2021 (April 5, 2021), Fifth Annual “Cameo In Courage” Award For 2020 (July 6, 2020), Seeing 2020: Profiles In Cowardice; Profiles In Courage. Oh, And Happy Valentine’s Day! (February 10, 2020), Alex J. / J. Assange And The First Amendment (August 13, 2018), Hero or Traitor? (June 10, 2013), Fourth Annual ‘Cameo In Courage’ Award For 2019 (April 8, 2019), Third Annual ‘Cameo In Courage’ Award For 2018 (April 9, 2018), Second Annual ‘Cameo In Courage’ Award For 2017 (March 6, 2017), First Annual ‘Cameo In Courage’ Award For 2016 (May 9, 2016), Award Deadlines (Livelines?) (July 25, 2016), Profile In Cowardice Award (May 12, 2014), Profile In Courage Award, 2015 (May 11, 2015), Chelsea And Ed: Time For ‘Con’ ‘dign’ Treatment (November 30, 2015) and On Courage and Truth (March 17, 2008).]
Bumper sticker of the week:
Dissent remains patriotic, but perilous
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