Proving their capacity to be seen as an intolerant bully around the globe, Russia’s Supreme Court this week ruled that Jehovah’s Witnesses were an “extremist” group, and ordered to immediately disband and relinquish all properties and holdings to the state.
International
Pivotal Election in France Goes to Run-off
Elections in France are normally not of interest to Americans. This year’s French presidential election is an entirely different story because of the controversial candidate Marine Le Pen of National Front, who has been likened to a French version of President Trump. If she wins, the course of Europe and the EU could substantially change.
The Left, Not Islam, Poses Greatest Threat to America
Many people are worried about the threat that Islam poses to the West. The fear is understandable but misplaced. The greatest threat comes from within – from the left.
Tough Questions: 4.17.17: Foreign Entanglements
This week, a discussion of the appropriate role of the United States in the world, specifically with regard to military intervention.
EU on the Ballot Again in French Election
Those who are expecting the upcoming French election to be another disruptive, anti-EU event along the lines of Brexit or the Trump victory are likely to be disappointed. The France of the future is now looking very similar to the France of today.
Sweden And Its Suicidal Politics
The crazy suicidal politics that have been rotting away Sweden for several decades are still in place, and continue to do damage.
The Silent Majority in Europe
For several decades, cultural Marxism has been completely dominating the public discourse. Until very recently, it would have been impossible for anyone to express views against multiculturalism without being branded a racist or right wing extremist.
An Opposing View Of The Syria Strike
Regardless of campaign promises, regardless of anything else, a president is only as good as his actions for or against liberty as enshrined in the Constitution, and holding him to that standard continuously and fairly is not treason — it’s our job as informed American citizens.
What Will Russia Do Now?
The infamous red line drawn in the sand between U.S. and Russia has been crossed. In his brief address to the nation last night, President Trump elucidated upon his targeted airstrike as a response to the chemical weapons assault on Syrian citizens by President Bashar al-Assad.