He says it better than me. Legitimate protestors could have made their point without breaking into the capital. I hope [my confidence is not that high] that the investigations will expose who was really behind the violence. But how many fires were set? How many police vehicles burned, trashed? Pick some metrics and evaluate the summer riots vs... Read more
Archive for the ‘Western Civilization’ Category
Douglas Murray: “Madness of Crowds”
January 2 | Posted by mrossol | 1st Amendment, American Thought, Liberal Press, Losing Freedom, Politically correct, Western CivilizationWhy can’t there be more interviews where no one is yelling and disparaging those with other views. Sure, we disagree, but let’s focus on the issues; on WHAT not WHO. mrossol
The Slow Birth of Covid Realism
December 30 | Posted by mrossol | Censorship, Coronavirus, Jenkins, Politically correct, Western CivilizationIf the censorship doesn’t get totally out of control, it will be a fascinating tale of just what caused this event, this virus, to literally turn the political forces on their heads. mrossol WSJ 12/29/2020 Italy, last seen trying to prosecute government scientists for failing to forecast an earthquake, is now pioneering the use of criminal prosecutors to examine the country’s Covid-19... Read more
Scotland is leading the way to totalitarianism – UnHerd
October 30 | Posted by mrossol | 1st Amendment, American Thought, Losing Freedom, Ruling Class, The Left, Western Civilizationhttps://unherd.com/2020/10/the-west-is-sleepwalking-to-totalitarianism/ I fear we have one foot over the precipice already. Most in the west are not willing to sacrifice time and more (money?) for the general good of a nation. If it happens at all its due to leadership that can galvanize, inspire, etc. Churchhill may have been the last such leader… mrossol = = = = 10/22/2020. UNHERD. In the... Read more