Month: November 2022

Meditations on Melancholia—or why sadness is part of ordinary life

Whilst I’m reluctant to trivialise the many mental health illnesses and anxieties that modern people claim, I suspect that much of their emotional confusion is just what everyone normally feels. The difference being, however, that the young modern was told that such feelings had been—or would be with the next cultural revolution—banished by Progress.

Culture and Politics on a ‘Fortress Island’

A people do not become a nation—however tiny and insignificant a nation—until they possess a literature; just as a man becomes a man only when he reveals his personality through speech.

The Jay Report: 7 Years to Tell Us Nothing

It is simply unacceptable to spend seven years examining the most virulent scourge of our society, and conclude that there are no pieces to connect.

What If It’s True?

The U.S. government currently appears to be engaged in a slow-paced disclosure program. It is time for the rest of us to entertain the possibility that UFOs are extraterrestrial.

Bulverism

Our age is defined not by conversationalists seeking truth together through meaningful debate and discussion. Rather, it is dominated by slurs, slogans, and political catchphrases.

No Extension in Sight for Black Sea Grain Deal

A key consideration—and main reason for the hold-up—is Russia’s demand that restrictions on its exports of agricultural products be lifted; in the pursuit of that goal, Russia is using its participation as a bargaining chip.

Waiting for the Vatican Amid Reforms at the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon

Waiting for the Vatican Amid Reforms at the Diocese of Fréjus-Toulon

“The fact that the Holy See does not explain the sanction is deplorable,” a local priest described as a “staunch traditionalist” said. “But to say that it comes from nowhere is a lie.”

November 11, 2022
Rishi Sunak Against Trans Ideology

Rishi Sunak Against Trans Ideology

The new British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is reportedly planning to amend the Equality Act 2010, which governs transgender issues

November 11, 2022
EC President: Delay on Gas Price Cap is Unacceptable

EC President: Delay on Gas Price Cap is Unacceptable

Charles Michel is growing increasingly impatient with Ursula von der Leyen’s failure to come up with measures to blunt the pain of high energy costs inflicted on EU citizens and companies.

November 11, 2022
EU Closer to Turning Off Combustion Engines

EU Closer to Turning Off Combustion Engines

Since car manufacturers currently end up paying a carbon tax on combustion engines, the EU argues that electric cars will become cheaper than combustion engine cars, as electric vehicles aren’t subject to such a penalty.

November 11, 2022
First Visit of Meloni to Brussels

First Visit of Meloni to Brussels

Meloni came to the European capital with peaceful intentions and moderate rhetoric. She said she wanted to “dismantle” the hostile discourse built around her person, based largely on misunderstandings.

November 10, 2022
Carl Trueman on Our Strange New World

Carl Trueman on Our Strange New World

How did we get here? As Trueman explains it, three intertwining concepts and their origins must be understood to grasp our current culture: expressive individualism, the sexual revolution, and our social imaginary.

November 10, 2022
Till the King Enjoys His Own Again

Till the King Enjoys His Own Again

Every revolution begins with just one man. So does every counter-revolution. All of our many foes have taken that lesson to heart. We have not. And unless we demand total victory, as they do, all we’ll get is more lumps.

November 10, 2022
German Court Covers for Health Minister

German Court Covers for Health Minister

The German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach had been sued for spreading ‘fake news’ for his earlier claims about the safety of COVID vaccines, but a court excused these statements as free speech.

November 9, 2022
Why Did Republicans Not Do Better?

Why Did Republicans Not Do Better?

We cannot know for certain what the outcome of the election will be; the very fact that there will be recounts only gives more weight to the “what happened?” question.

November 9, 2022
Jordan Bardella Elected New President for the Rassemblement National

Jordan Bardella Elected New President for the Rassemblement National

Jordan Bardella’s campaign relied entirely on the theme of continuity and loyalty with Marine Le Pen. In his inaugural speech, he focused on the traditional themes of the Rassemblement National, emphasising migration and civilisational issues.

November 8, 2022
The Biden Debacle

The Biden Debacle

Biden has become such a problem for the Democrats that some candidates have quietly asked him not to come and stump for them in their local races. His appearances would lose more voters than they would gain.

November 8, 2022
Revelations in Lourdes: 11 French Bishops Involved in Scandals

Revelations in Lourdes: 11 French Bishops Involved in Scandals

Several scandals have exposed the internal dysfunctions and lack of truthfulness of many bishops, despite protests of transparency by the Church of France.

November 8, 2022