Category Archives: International

Globalism’s Glories – Pt. 23,183

Here are more of the ancillary ‘benefits’ of globalism.

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Douglas Murray: “Europe Signs Its Own Death Warrant”

In the London Times, Douglas Murray has a piece on how “Europe Signs Its Own Death Warrant”. Alas, the piece is behind a firewall, but Rod Dreher has some quotes from it. In particular, the first paragraph is an outstanding … Continue reading

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Charles de Gaulle on Muslim Immigration

Charles de Gaulle on the importance of Algerian Independence: “It is very good that there are yellow French, black French, brown French. They show that France is open to all races and has a universal vocation. But [it is good] … Continue reading

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France: Mélenchon Voters

An intriguing passage from “Le Pen Calls Parties in France ‘Completely Rotten’ as They Unite to Fend Her Off” in the NYT: Most of Ms. Le Pen’s rivals have gathered around the effort to defeat her. Only one major candidate … Continue reading

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Cordons Sanitaire

With Le Pen forecasted to lose the run-off election in May, the MSM is full of stories of how Populism may have crested, displaying the collective relief the Establishment has at Geert Wilders’ loss and (possibly) Le Pen’s. But, buried … Continue reading

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England: Cyclist Hacked To Death

Meanwhile, from England today: A 17-year-old cyclist was hacked to death by masked youths wielding machetes in a terrifying attack on a London housing estate, witnesses said today. The victim was chased by a gang wearing balaclavas and carrying large … Continue reading

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The Organizer’s Efforts To Help Iran

Politico’s lead story “Obama’s hidden Iran deal giveaway” is a huge, huge story. By dropping charges against major arms targets, the administration infuriated Justice Department officials — and undermined its own counterproliferation task forces. I’m sure you can see adequate … Continue reading

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France: Election Map

The NYT has a good map on “How the Election Split France”. The parallels with the U.S. election are uncanny. The primary candidates in yesterday’s election were: How these candidates faired (geographically) is displayed below: Will the protectionist Melenchon voters … Continue reading

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France: It’s Le Pen vs. Macron

So, it will be Le Pen vs. Macron in the May run-offs: Mr Macron won 23.7%, while Ms Le Pen won 21.7%, French TV says. The two saw off a strong challenge from centre-right François Fillon and the hard-left Jean-Luc … Continue reading

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Caldwell: The French, Coming Apart

In City Journal, Christopher Caldwell has a superbly written piece on “The French, Coming Apart”, in which he looks at the dire situation in France through the work of Christophe Guilluy (hat tip: S. Sailer): [I]n a French political system … Continue reading

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