Last night, for the fifth night, riots spread across France like wildfire. News reports and reels speak volumes. Besides, it might suffice to say they erupted after Tuesday’s George Floyd-like killing of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. Because systemic racism, economic inequality, and brutal policing are the root causes of these riots, too. Those root causes have turned France into… Read more.
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Prigozhin’s Failed Coup Succeeded in Exposing Putin’s Fake Power
Prigozhin’s failed coup Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner mercenaries marched on Saturday to overthrow Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. And they seemed as hell-bent as Libyan opposition forces were when they marched to overthrow Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. Everyone was rooting for those Wagner mercenaries to succeed. That is, except for the notorious few… Read more.
Prince Harry and Meghan in ‘Near Catastrophic’ Paparazzi Car Chase. They’re Trying to Fulfill Their Prophecy
Prince Harry and Meghan ‘near catastrophic’ paparazzi car chase Prince Harry and Meghan claim the paparazzi engaged them in a two-hour car chase. And that it was relentless and “near catastrophic.” Prince Harry, Meghan and her mother were involved in a ‘near catastrophic car chase’ involving paparazzi, a spokesperson for the couple claimed. The incident… Read more.
Finland’s Prime Minister Divorces Husband to Party Like She’s Still 19
Alas, it has come to this. Finland’s prime minister divorces husband Sanna Marin today announced she is divorcing her husband, Markus Raikkonen, after 19 years together. Marin and Raikkonen, both 37, share a five-year-old daughter Emma Amalia Marin and were married nearly three years ago in August 2020. But the couple, who had been together… Read more.
The British Monarchy and American Democracy
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The Coronation of King Charles III – Princess Diana Must Be Rolling Over in Her Grave
The Coronation of King Charles III will play out on Saturday. Charles has decreed it shall be a more modest Coronation than his mother’s. But that’s like a billionaire buying a Bentley instead of a Rolls Royce because he wants to appear modest. Because this three-day event still promises pomp and pageantry worthy of a… Read more.
Macron’s Visit to China Is More de Gaulle-ing than Helpful
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China was a strategic blunder. It has caused concern and consternation in the EU, US, and Ukraine. Macron said he was furthering peace and reconciliation. But he ended up fomenting war and discord. Macron’s visit to China Frankly, his visit was more about France than Ukraine. Macron was channeling the imperious Charles… Read more.
Scotland Elects Humza Yousaf SNP Leader
Scotland elected Humza Yousaf SNP leader on Monday. In doing so, it said to England, I’ll see your Indian Sunak and raise our Pakistani Yousaf – never mind your Khan. Granted, Brexit has relegated British politics almost irrelevant on the world stage. As such, it has rendered Scottish politics even more so. Scotland elects Humza… Read more.
‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan – Predicts They’ll Split
‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan Harry and Meghan are going through a rough patch. South Park just made them an international laughing stock. It lampoons their royal hypocrisy in its current episode. Even worse, though, it predicts the end of their fairy-tale marriage. And South Park’s predictions have an uncanny way of coming true.… Read more.
Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv to Show His Support for Ukraine
Biden makes surprise visit to Kyiv To show your support for Ukraine, you must make this pilgrimage. It has become a deadly litmus test. Only this explains President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv today. Why did Biden visit Kyiv? Everyone is praising Ukrainian President Zelensky for his Churchillian bravery and leadership. No doubt Biden… Read more.