https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/09/24/to-dream-the-implausible-dream/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-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 23:45:13 -0400<![CDATA[The problem with pretending to like something when you don&#8217;t &#8212; no let us put it more strongly &#8212; the problem with lying with a straight face is forgetting the last vestiges of your own self respect. Frederick Forsyth&#8217;s hero in the Dogs of War describes his inability to adapt to civilian life. The problem was simple. He couldn&#8217;t stomach it.]]>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:13:54 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/09/24/to-dream-the-implausible-dream-n192024