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The British Monarchy and American Democracy
Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 6:30 AM
The World
The Coronation of King Charles III – Princess Diana Must Be Rolling Over in Her Grave
Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM
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
Friday, April 14, 2023 at 3:12 PM
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.
Finland Joins NATO but Poland Fighting US Over Dead Pope Is Undermining Unity
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 8:41 AM
NATO leaders were beaming with pride and daring yesterday. That is, as they celebrated Finland joining NATO as the 31st member. Because Turkey finally lifted its unilateral embargo… Finland joins NATO President Putin threatened dire consequences if NATO expanded its borders with Russia. Yet, with Finland joining, NATO is now doubling its borders with Russia.… Read more.
Scotland Elects Humza Yousaf SNP Leader
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 8:26 AM
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.
Xi’s State Visit to Russia Showed Limits to ‘Friendship Without Limits’
Friday, March 24, 2023 at 6:16 AM
Putin hoped Xi’s state visit to Russia would reinforce their “friendship without limits.” He wanted Xi to agree to supply weapons to help him wage his genocidal war in Ukraine. But Xi has been limiting his support to little more than parroting Putin’s propaganda. Xi’s state visit to Russia And who can blame Putin? After… Read more.
Israelis Protesting Autocratic Judicial Reforms While Condoning Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 6:23 AM
Israelis protesting Judicial Reforms Israelis have been mounting judicial reform protests since early January. The government’s plan to enact sweeping judicial reforms triggered them. They see the plan as a brazen attempt to help PM Netanyahu escape justice. He’s on trial for corruption and breach of public trust. Beyond that, Israelis fear these reforms will undermine their… Read more.
‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan – Predicts They’ll Split
Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:06 AM
‘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
Monday, February 20, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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.
Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles Looks Like a Dithering Hamlet
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 8:38 AM
Speculation is rife about whether Harry and Meghan will attend Charles’ Coronation. But this is detracting from joyful anticipation of it. It’s as if the Coronation is all about them, not him. Will Harry and Meghan Attend the Coronation? Charles delivered a very moving first speech as king. He even made a point of wishing… Read more.