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Current Affairs and comment

Brexit – the Battle for Britain

Posted on August 5, 2018 by leslie

Brexit – the Battle for Britain by Stuart Millson Despite enormous opposition from unreconciled pro-Remain MPs, Dominic Grieve, Anna Soubry from the Conservative benches and practically every Labour MP – save for principled, free-thinkers such as Frank Field and Kate … Continue reading →

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The English Civil War

Posted on August 2, 2018 by leslie

 The English Civil War by Mark Wegierski PART ONE The English Civil War of 1642-1648 and its aftermath, the so-called Glorious Revolution of 1688, constitutes one of the defining experiences of the cultural identity that can be termed Anglo-Americanism. The … Continue reading →

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The Crass Pragmatism of Shapiro and McCain

Posted on July 31, 2018 by leslie

The Crass Pragmatism of Shapiro and McCain By Ilana Mercer Ben Shapiro is an anti-Trumper, who continues to assert baselessly that “the future of the Republican party is anti-Trump.” Fox News, generally pro-POTUS, persists in exposing Deplorables to Shapiro’s twitter … Continue reading →

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Eton Mess

Posted on July 29, 2018 by leslie

Eton Mess                                          Posh Boys: How the English Public Schools Run Britain, by Robert Verkaik, One World Publications, 2018, pp 349, … Continue reading →

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Doubting the Intelligence of the Intelligence Community

Posted on July 26, 2018 by leslie

Doubting the Intelligence of the Intelligence Community By Ilana Mercer Peter Strzok, the disgraced and disgraceful Federal Bureau of Investigation official, is the very definition of a slimy swamp creature. Strzok twitched, grimaced and ranted his way to infamy during … Continue reading →

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Western own Goals, as Russia Scores Big League

Posted on July 23, 2018 by leslie

Western own Goals, as Russia Scores Big League By Gregory Slysz The huge success of the World Cup in Russia was certainly not part of the script of those who sought to undermine it. The initial reaction from Western quarters … Continue reading →

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Violence in a Civilised Society, part 2

Posted on July 19, 2018 by leslie

‾ Violence in a Civilised Society, part 2 by Mark Wegierski Concerning the question of violence against the state or its ruling groups, some would argue that “one man’s freedom fighter is another man’s terrorist.” However, are there in fact … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam, George Parkin Grant, 1918-1988

Posted on July 9, 2018 by leslie

In Memoriam, George Parkin Grant, 1918-1988  By Mark Wegierski George Parkin Grant (who usually called himself George Grant) is virtually unknown outside of Canada, and should not be confused with the American conservative writer of the same first and last … Continue reading →

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How to Philosophise with a Hammer

Posted on July 8, 2018 by leslie

How to Philosophise with a Hammer By Ilana Mercer The late Charles Krauthammer was right about the rules of good writing. The use of the first-person pronoun in opinion writing is a cardinal sin. To get a sense of how … Continue reading →

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Killing Time

Posted on July 5, 2018 by leslie

Killing Time Bill Hartley, on the weird world of the “Shut In” Travelling at 49 mph on the bypass (it’s always 49 mph), the Skoda Yeti is heading for the supermarket. This is the vehicle of choice for a certain … Continue reading →

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