Month: August 2022

Nord Stream 1 Turbine Still in Germany

With the missing gas turbine stuck with Siemens in Germany, Gazprom blames the delay for delivering only 20% of its capacity via Nord Stream 1. Meanwhile, Germany’s gas reservoirs are steadily filling up.

Teaching Helplessness: The Problem with Modern Education

Children must not be shielded from struggle. This is, perhaps unexpectedly, among the few advantages of educating children in schools rather than at home, for there they have the chance to experience struggle as a part of life and to learn how to do it with courage and kindness.

The FBI Raid Against Donald Trump

Trump is a credible presidential candidate in 2024. What does it say about President Biden when his Department of Justice orders a police raid on the home of his most likely opponent in the next election?

Bannon at CPAC: We Are at War

In the impassioned speech, Bannon called Biden an illegitimate president, characterized his backers as radical cultural Marxists who want to destroy the Republic, and insisted the Federal Reserve central bank be abolished.

Poland, EU Reach Rule-of-Law Impasse

While the Polish parliament has passed legislation to meet demands from Brussels, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes “those measures have not gone far enough.”

Israel Strikes a Truce with Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The death toll in Gaza rose to 44, including 15 children. Israeli authorities have reported that some of these deaths resulted from Jihadi missiles falling in the Palestinian territory. Hamas denies this.

U.S. Authorises $1bn Weapons Package for Ukraine

The package includes ammunition for the U.S.-supplied HIMARS, which has been termed a “gamechanger” by Western officials. With their 300 kilometres range, they have proved highly effective in hitting various strategic targets.

U.S. Senate Greenlights Finland and Sweden’s Entrance to NATO

U.S. Senate Greenlights Finland and Sweden’s Entrance to NATO

With the U.S.’ thumbs up, 22 NATO members have now given their approval. Should all 30 members ratify before the end of the year, the military alliance would have achieved one of its most significant—and quickly executed—expansions.

August 7, 2022
EU Gas Agreement with Azerbaijan Denounced by French Politicians

EU Gas Agreement with Azerbaijan Denounced by French Politicians

“By choosing Azerbaijan as a gas supplier, Mrs. von der Leyen is in fact weakening the European Union,” the French MPs said.

August 7, 2022
Reconquista and the Lost Kingdom:<br>Reflections from Spanish History

Reconquista and the Lost Kingdom:<br>Reflections from Spanish History

The Reconquista attests to the ability of the human collective to determine its identity in the face of contrary forces, and to do so without strict political unity, but on the basis of a shared ideal.

Pakistan: Paying the Price for Our Indulgences

Pakistan: Paying the Price for Our Indulgences

With Pakistan close to economic collapse, fears of a situation similar to Sri Lanka are growing. But due to the ‘butterfly effect,’ European energy politics have contributed greatly to this chaos.

August 6, 2022
Returning to the Classical View of Knowledge: An Interview with <b>Johan Wennström</b>

Returning to the Classical View of Knowledge: An Interview with <b>Johan Wennström</b>

The implication of the postmodern social constructivist view of knowledge is that the teacher, at best, has nothing substantial to offer and, at worst, is engaged in some form of oppression of students. When school systems adopt the latter view, it is logical that the social status of teachers is eroded.

August 6, 2022
Former Head of Austrian FPÖ Strache Acquitted of Corruption Charges

Former Head of Austrian FPÖ Strache Acquitted of Corruption Charges

The former FPÖ chairman was acquitted of corruption charges against him as “the accusation of collusion was clearly refuted.” With seven down and five more cases to go, legal expenses have almost ruined Strache, despite several acquittals.

August 6, 2022
How (and Why) One Woman is Taking on the Sexual Revolution

How (and Why) One Woman is Taking on the Sexual Revolution

Louise Perry is both predicting and calling for a counter-revolution, likely led by the “Gen Z women who have experienced the worst of it.”

August 5, 2022
The Economics of Budget Deficits

The Economics of Budget Deficits

Government officials have carefully ignored the need for more fiscal conservatism. Looking at the threat of a new debt crisis, investors and taxpayers alike expect nothing more spectacular from their current leaders than a new round of put-out-the-fire austerity packages.

August 5, 2022
CPAC Texas Day I: Orbán Takes Aim at Globalists

CPAC Texas Day I: Orbán Takes Aim at Globalists

“The key to the Hungarian success: we tell the truth and represent the truth even if half the world attacks us for it. You cannot win halfheartedly. You either give everything you’ve got or play it safe and lose.” —Viktor Orbán

August 5, 2022
EU Commission Buys Old-Fashioned Spanish COVID Vaccine

EU Commission Buys Old-Fashioned Spanish COVID Vaccine

This vaccine is not an mRNA vaccine, but a bivalent recombinant protein vaccine, similar to many long-standing vaccines like the flu, hepatitis A, papilloma, and others.

August 5, 2022
Thermostat Control for Spanish Businesses

Thermostat Control for Spanish Businesses

In Seville, one of the hottest and most touristic cities in the country, restaurant and shop owners have come out in full rebellion against the measure, calling it one more step in undermining small businesses.

August 5, 2022
France Facing Potential Blackouts

France Facing Potential Blackouts

With more than half of its nuclear power plants undergoing maintenance, France seems woefully underprepared to meet increased power demands in winter, which might make Paris the first major European capital this winter to experience blackouts.

August 5, 2022