Day: August 12, 2023

Keys to the Kendom

In the Barbie sequel, Ken—the avatar simp of Western man’s collective unconscious—emerges into the physical realm to claim his birthright.

Sweden Democrats Vow To Protect Free Speech

National security issues play a part in whether Quran burnings should be banned, especially after the Nordic country’s security services warned of potential terrorist attacks.

Keys to the Kendom

Keys to the Kendom

In the Barbie sequel, Ken—the avatar simp of Western man’s collective unconscious—emerges into the physical realm to claim his birthright.

August 12, 2023
UK Parliament Inundated With Sleaze Complaints

UK Parliament Inundated With Sleaze Complaints

Complaints linking UK parliamentarians and sleaze have almost quadrupled in the past three years.

August 12, 2023
French National Rally Staffers Attacked in Hate Crime

French National Rally Staffers Attacked in Hate Crime

Growing insecurity and high levels of anti-Christian attacks have become an increasing problem in France.

August 12, 2023
Sweden Democrats Vow To Protect Free Speech

Sweden Democrats Vow To Protect Free Speech

National security issues play a part in whether Quran burnings should be banned, especially after the Nordic country’s security services warned of potential terrorist attacks.

August 12, 2023
Ridley Scott, Hitler, and Napoleon: Chipping Away at the Imperial Legend

Ridley Scott, Hitler, and Napoleon: Chipping Away at the Imperial Legend

In history, there are disputes over interpretation, but there are also things that can be said, and others that cannot. By lumping Napoleon in with Stalin and Hitler, Ridley Scott has crossed a red line.

August 12, 2023
Rigoletto in Ruins: Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera Moves to its Summer Stage

Rigoletto in Ruins: Rome’s Teatro dell’Opera Moves to its Summer Stage

Rigoletto has “all the characteristics of a perfect film noir”— seduction, murder, anonymous identities, spooky nocturnal settings, casual violence, unapologetic brutality, and, when done right, some dark humor.

August 12, 2023
Did Spending €2.75 Million Make EU Commission Look Good?

Did Spending €2.75 Million Make EU Commission Look Good?

Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn noted there were no recorded expenses for hairdressers—just makeup artists and photo professionals.

August 12, 2023
Niger Coup: Military on Standby as West Vows Support

Niger Coup: Military on Standby as West Vows Support

A conflict in Niger would spell certain trouble for the European continent, as it would increase migratory pressure even further.

August 12, 2023
“Nature Red in Tooth and Claw”: Against Modern Nature-Romanticism

“Nature Red in Tooth and Claw”: Against Modern Nature-Romanticism

In the Christian narrative, all nature was placed under the jurisdiction of the devil following man’s fall from grace. The wilderness is not where the cathedral is found but likely where a hive of demons awaits.

August 12, 2023