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Race Differences in Sporting Achievement

Posted on January 28, 2016 by leslie

Race Differences in Sporting Achievement Frank Ellis considers a compelling analysis Subjected to different evolutionary pressures because they emerged in different parts of the world, racial groups demonstrate superior and inferior levels of attainment in various sporting endeavours. Such is … Continue reading →

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Glenn Beck back to School, by Ilana Mercer

Posted on January 25, 2016 by leslie

Glenn Beck back to School, by Ilana Mercer Former Fox pundit needs educating Former Fox News Channel broadcaster Glenn Beck, now of The Blaze TV, has been warning theatrically of an inchoate catastrophe should the country choose Donald J. Trump … Continue reading →

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ENDNOTES, January 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by leslie

ENDNOTES, January 2016 In this edition: Tribute to Pierre Boulez * Brahms at the Barbican * Romantic English violin concertos from Tasmin Little * Enescu chamber works The classical music world was in mourning earlier this month with the announcement … Continue reading →

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Concerning Common Sense

Posted on January 19, 2016 by leslie

Concerning Common Sense Peter King in pursuit of the real I would like to propose what might be called the common sense view of politics. This is, in truth, an anti-politics. It is an excuse for not acting and instead … Continue reading →

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The White Revolution, by Ilana Mercer

Posted on January 17, 2016 by leslie

The White Revolution, by Ilana Mercer The silent majority supports Trump Donald Trump’s mortal enemies in mainstream politics and media have shifted strategy. In the ramp-up to the Iowa, February 1, Caucus, the culprits have been pushing presidential hopefuls Ted … Continue reading →

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Ranchers Hammond and Bundy

Posted on January 11, 2016 by leslie

Ranchers Hammond and Bundy Ilana Mercer hails the best of America America, as one wag put it, is a “post-constitutional” country. Even worse, a plurality of Americans has now turned, en masse, against the First Principles of its founding. The organizing … Continue reading →

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It’s the Pits

Posted on January 9, 2016 by leslie

It’s the Pits Bill Hartley laments the death of coal Three energy related announcements were made in the closing weeks of 2015. In November the energy minister Amber Rudd MP announced that within ten years Britain would cease to generate … Continue reading →

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Lockwoods and Ripon

Posted on January 6, 2016 by leslie

Lockwoods Restaurant and Ripon Any visitor to North Yorkshire would be well advised to spend a day in Ripon, a small city of tremendous beauty and charm – not to mention some fascinating attractions, and excellent places to eat. The … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Complacency, part 2

Posted on January 5, 2016 by leslie

In Praise of Complacency, part 2 Peter King does some lateral thinking We get annoyed with politicians when they fail to live up to their promises. But we cannot manage without them, even though we consider them to be the cause … Continue reading →

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On Black Crime and “Blackism”

Posted on January 3, 2016 by leslie

On Black Crime and “Blackism” Part 2 of Ilana Mercer’s conversation with Jack Kerwick ILANA MERCER: Barack Obama as a devotee of “Blackism.” Explain. Why do you think this president is incapable of empathizing with white Americans killed by blacks and … Continue reading →

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