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In Defence of Inconsistency

In Defence of Inconsistency Peter King on a further contradiction of conservatism We like to think that we are rational and that we act in a consistent manner. If we are conservatives we are consistently conservative and so dislike modern … Continue reading

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Me-Me Megyn Kelly and the Republican Debate

Me-Me Megyn Kelly and the Republican Debate Ilana Mercer defends Trump’s boycott The Iowa caucuses are upon us. Every sentient human being who has lived through The Trump Revolution thinks Donald J. Trump, the enfant terrible of establishment politics, will … Continue reading

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Race Differences in Sporting Achievement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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