Month: July 2022

Don’t be Afraid

Some 3,000 years after the events at Dothan, we are once more confronted with an increasing force of modern-day ‘Arameans’ descending upon a dwindling group of those who still see what is truly there.

Pathology of the French-Algerian Illness

The wound of Algeria was quickly closed without being disinfected, and has continued to rot slowly ever since. It has weakened the French body politic, made sicker by Macron’s intervention.

What’s in a Tie? Ask France’s National Assembly

By refusing to put on the costume of their job, the far-Left deputies are only embodying the most mediocre individualism, which triumphs everywhere else and against which they claim to fight.

The Netherlands, a Narco-State in the Heart of Europe

The Netherlands, a Narco-State in the Heart of Europe

The real question is how the Dutch government could ignore the problem for so long, given that the gravity of the situation is no secret?

Don’t be Afraid

Don’t be Afraid

Some 3,000 years after the events at Dothan, we are once more confronted with an increasing force of modern-day ‘Arameans’ descending upon a dwindling group of those who still see what is truly there.

July 31, 2022
Reflections on Google’s LaMDA: “It was a monster, but with human skin”

Reflections on Google’s LaMDA: “It was a monster, but with human skin”

How are human communities to avoid being integrated into the international division of labor defined by the fourth industrial revolution, with its reliance on A.I.?

Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

Spain: PM Calls for Necktie Sacrifice to Conserve Energy

It is unclear if Sánchez wants to turn his anti-tie appeal into a nation-wide campaign, and whether Spaniards will be asked to forego other energy-depleting lifestyle choices.

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

Cuba to Hold Critical Vote on Same-Sex Marriage

With about 60% of the population identifying as Catholic, the Family Code’s promoters could well have a battle on their hands.

Central Europe Hit by Ukrainian Labour Shortage

Central Europe Hit by Ukrainian Labour Shortage

The mass exodus of men returning to fight against the Russian invasion has left industries in Central Europe in a labour lurch.

July 31, 2022
Pathology of the French-Algerian Illness

Pathology of the French-Algerian Illness

The wound of Algeria was quickly closed without being disinfected, and has continued to rot slowly ever since. It has weakened the French body politic, made sicker by Macron’s intervention.

July 30, 2022
FORGOTTEN CLASSICS: <br>Trauma, Sin, and Providence in <em>Kristin Lavransdatter</em>

FORGOTTEN CLASSICS: <br>Trauma, Sin, and Providence in <em>Kristin Lavransdatter</em>

Reading Sigrid Undset’s trilogy challenges readers to confront their own moral vacillations and need for constancy.

July 30, 2022
What’s in a Tie? Ask France’s National Assembly

What’s in a Tie? Ask France’s National Assembly

By refusing to put on the costume of their job, the far-Left deputies are only embodying the most mediocre individualism, which triumphs everywhere else and against which they claim to fight.

July 30, 2022
Violence and Racism Between Immigrant Communities: a Taboo

Violence and Racism Between Immigrant Communities: a Taboo

The union of mixed couples often fuels racist and violent acts—especially between black people and Algerians.

July 30, 2022
EU and Russian Leaders Try to Woo Africa

EU and Russian Leaders Try to Woo Africa

French President Macron and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov tour Africa in a simultaneous bid to build ties with the continent.

Giorgia Meloni: ‘Far-Right’ or Just Right?

Giorgia Meloni: ‘Far-Right’ or Just Right?

Just as British conservatives have given up on being conservative, the right-wing press has surrendered any attempt to be right-wing. Given that their popularity is in freefall, and Meloni’s is approaching escape velocity, they would do well to consider their unthinking assaults.

July 29, 2022