https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2010/01/26/the-real-state-of-the-union-fear/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 11:06:28 -0400<![CDATA[Yes, I&#8217;m starting with Massachusetts.  I&#8217;m entitled.  My mother, of blessed memory, was born and raised in Pittsfield, Mass, one of six remarkable sisters, the daughter of a kosher meat wholesaler.  I lived in Pittsfield for a few years, attended Redfield School, and I was there when Dewey lost to Truman, one of my earliest political memories. We also lived for a couple of years in Springfield, where my father, of blessed memory, ran Indian Motorcycle Company towards the end of its storied history.]]>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:18:18 -0500<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2010/01/26/the-real-state-of-the-union-fear-n186772