Month: November 2021

Papal Tyranny and the Order of St. John

The picture that has been emerging of today’s papacy is one of a pope, with little or no regard for law and due process, governing a Church that has made disregard for law and tradition part of its ecclesiastical culture.

Graveyard of Empires: Three Centuries of Turbulence in Afghanistan

The “Graveyard of Empires” seems a fitting name for the nation. Afghanistan does not destroy them; it measures their willingness to fight for their interests and, thus, their vitality. It is the heart of Asia, it is a barren land of blood and dust, the ultimate test of ambition.

‘Identity Politics’ is Tribalism

When people live in an ideological ‘echo chamber,’ it encourages them to become more intolerant of what other people think.

Convoy of Refugees Marches to Polish Border

Convoy of Refugees Marches to Polish Border

A new migrant caravan is on the move in Eastern Europe.

November 8, 2021
‘Identity Politics’ is Tribalism

‘Identity Politics’ is Tribalism

When people live in an ideological ‘echo chamber,’ it encourages them to become more intolerant of what other people think.

November 8, 2021
Pope St. John Paul II and the ‘Theology of the Body’

Pope St. John Paul II and the ‘Theology of the Body’

The ‘Theology of the Body’ focuses on the conjugal act and marriage and sees them as mutually inextricable. The conjugal act consummates marriage—and sex outside marriage is not conjugal.

November 7, 2021
Portugal’s Socialist President to Dissolve Parliament, Calls for January Elections

Portugal’s Socialist President to Dissolve Parliament, Calls for January Elections

Portugal’s president dissolves parliament, after the national assembly rejected the government’s draft budget.

November 5, 2021
Latvia Allows Businesses to Fire Unvaccinated Workers

Latvia Allows Businesses to Fire Unvaccinated Workers

“There is a sufficient reason to believe that such person is not suitable for the position”, the Latvian government wrote.

November 5, 2021
Lithuania Starts Building Border Fence

Lithuania Starts Building Border Fence

The fence will be completed until September next year.

November 5, 2021
The New Choreomania

The New Choreomania

We are a deeply superstitious people. Unfortunately, there are those who have taken full advantage of this over the past two years to effect massive economic- and power-shifts, none of which have been to the benefit of civil liberties, families, or small businesses.

November 5, 2021
EU to Create Military Force

EU to Create Military Force

Leaders could endorse a final version during France’s presidency of the EU next spring.

November 4, 2021
All EU States Back Treaty Against Deforestation

All EU States Back Treaty Against Deforestation

World leaders pledged to halt deforestation over the next decade.

November 4, 2021
The Hunt for Leadership

The Hunt for Leadership

Although I myself have not hunted for any game in decades save what can be found in restaurants, I do not approve of these limitations; in fact I cannot really trust any leader who does not hunt. It would be much better if they all did.

November 3, 2021
Climate Change Summit Begins in Glasgow

Climate Change Summit Begins in Glasgow

World leaders arrived for the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

November 2, 2021
Gazprom Says It Fulfills Gas Contracts

Gazprom Says It Fulfills Gas Contracts

The Russian gas company reassured EU its gas is flowing normally.

November 2, 2021