Day: December 10, 2024

Banalysis: Saying the Unsayable

Banalysis was published in the shadow of the tsunami of stupidity that became the ‘pandemic’ and all that ensued. It did not get the attention it deserved then. It deserves to be read now.

Swiss Referendum on Eurovision Song Contest: Disunited by Music?

Swiss Referendum on Eurovision Song Contest: Disunited by Music?

A third of Basel residents find the whole spectacle morally or religiously objectionable (or possibly just a complete waste of public money).

December 10, 2024
Trump And the Great Big Crypto Hype

Trump And the Great Big Crypto Hype

Contrary to what crypto asset proponents seem to believe, there are firm limits to what cryptos can do for us.

December 10, 2024
German CDU Considers Leaving European Convention on Human Rights

German CDU Considers Leaving European Convention on Human Rights

The court enforcing the convention has often prevented member states from pursuing policies that serve their national interests.

December 10, 2024
Youtuber MEP To Launch ‘Direct Democracy’ App Where Citizens Can Vote on EU Laws

Youtuber MEP To Launch ‘Direct Democracy’ App Where Citizens Can Vote on EU Laws

Comparing the public’s opinions with legislators’ votes would show which groups truly represent Europeans in Brussels.

December 10, 2024
Does the West Need a Palestinian State?

Does the West Need a Palestinian State?

Palestine would be a ‘failing state,’ characterized by internal conflicts and armed actions against its neighbors.

December 10, 2024
UN Officials Accused of Meeting “Regularly” With Hamas Terrorists

UN Officials Accused of Meeting “Regularly” With Hamas Terrorists

UNRWA school pupils are being taught to “fight back and resist,” according to a new dossier.

December 10, 2024
<em>Banalysis</em>: Saying the Unsayable

<em>Banalysis</em>: Saying the Unsayable

Banalysis was published in the shadow of the tsunami of stupidity that became the ‘pandemic’ and all that ensued. It did not get the attention it deserved then. It deserves to be read now.

December 10, 2024
France Procrastinates on Syrian Asylum Applications

France Procrastinates on Syrian Asylum Applications

The Left accuses the Right of wanting to call into question the inalienable right to asylum.

December 10, 2024
Did Sánchez Prevent King Felipe From Attending Notre Dame Reopening?

Did Sánchez Prevent King Felipe From Attending Notre Dame Reopening?

The Spanish PM’s office cited protocol and ‘non-transferable’ personal invitations as the reason for the monarch’s absence.

December 10, 2024
Austria and Germany Suspend Asylum Procedures for Syrians

Austria and Germany Suspend Asylum Procedures for Syrians

As Vienna makes plans to deport thousands, Berlin says “the situation is still too confusing and volatile”.

December 10, 2024
France: Still No PM in Sight

France: Still No PM in Sight

Macron faces growing criticism for excluding the Rassemblement National from talks.

December 10, 2024
U.S.: Daniel Penny Acquittal a “Watershed Moment for Common Sense”

U.S.: Daniel Penny Acquittal a “Watershed Moment for Common Sense”

Activists tried—and failed—to portray this Marine as a racist murderer.

December 10, 2024