Welcome Jack Dunphy
Sort of. Jack Dunphy is a friend of mine, though I know him by his real name. He writes under a pseudonym because of his day job, which is keeping the streets safe in Los Angeles.
Jack carries a badge.
All right -- I'll quit it with the Dragnet cadence.
You've probably read Jack's work in NRO and in other places -- he writes a lot about national politics, urban policing, and is an all-around cool customer. He's been a fan of Ricochet since the beginning -- since before the beginning, actually, because I remember talking to him about the project when it was just a notion that Peter and I were kicking around.
Jack's a terrific writer and a proud conservative, and what's more, because he's writing as "Jack" and not under his real name, he can do something it's often impossible to do in some jobs and in some places: he can be honest.
I'm honored to have him join us this week as a Guest Contributor, and I know you're going to like him.
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Sep '10
Re: Welcome Jack Dunphy
Rob,
I've been a huge Jack Dunphy fan for years. This is a major coup. You had me at Welcome.
Aug '10
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Pseudodionysius: Rob,
I've been a huge Jack Dunphy fan for years. This is a major coup. You had me at Welcome. · Sep 4 at 2:26pm
I'll copy that. Roger and out.
Re: Welcome Jack Dunphy
Fantastic news! I've been reading and enjoying Jack's work in National Review for a long time. Welcome indeed!!
Jul '10
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flownover
Pseudodionysius: Rob,
I've been a huge Jack Dunphy fan for years. This is a major coup. You had me at Welcome. · Sep 4 at 2:26pm
I'll copy that. Roger and out. · Sep 4 at 2:28pm
Cowtown Dittos.
Re: Welcome Jack Dunphy
Welcome, Jack. We're thrilled to have you join us!
Jan '11
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I've enjoyed his work very much. Good catch!
Aug '10
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¡Yo tambien, Bienvenidos Jack!
Nov '10
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What a sterling addition! I am delighted, as I have followed him for as long as he has been published under this name in National Review.
I'd be most grateful if he would share his views on the "war on drugs". I am beginning to wonder whether we might be attempting to fight our way across "A Bridge Too Far".
Re: Welcome Jack Dunphy
Many thanks for the welcome, everyone. I'm grateful to be here.
Feb '11
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Hey, count me as another fan. I'm glad to see you here.
Oct '10
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Welcome, Jack! I, too, have enjoyed your work on National Review.
Aug '10
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Great news! Welcome, jack. You're gonna love it here at Ricochet.
Sep '10
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Outstanding! I've loved his stuff for years. Welcome, Jack!
Jul '10
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This is the best news I've heard this month!
Dec '10
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Big fan here, as well.
Feb '11
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Excellent! I have missed seeing Jack on NRO.
May '10
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As with everyone else, I have loved Officer Dunphy's work for years. And I for one am waiting for his retirement so that he can step out from behind his pseudonym....