Ross Douthat and Rod Dreher, both of whom disagree with Andrew Sullivan on same-sex marriage, nevertheless agree that he’s the most important political writer of his generation.

Dreher’s synopsis of Sullivan’s significance at this historic moment really grabbed me, and summarizes my forebodings: “I think he’s something of a Danton figure. Now, I fear, come the Robespierres.”

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“The remarks made in this essay do not represent scholarly research. They are intended as topical stimulations for conversation among intelligent and informed people.” (Gerhart Niemeyer)

Some succinct standing advice on recurring themes.