UK Politics
The Folly of Criminalizing ‘Hate’
Identity politics is now part of criminal law. Far from fighting against ‘hate’, this is likely only to further fuel resentment and racial antagonism.
UK Halts Some Arms Sales to Israel
Despite this decision, it is hoped that bilateral Anglo-Israel relations will remain strong and not be significantly impacted.
Dads Go Where Police Simply Won’t
When the state can’t – or won’t – protect children, citizens are stepping up.
The Labour Party Leader’s Sad Plan for NZ Is a Copy of the UK Prime Minister’s.
Except with a difference: Hipkins wants NZ to fail. For talking NZ down and wanting us to fail, Hipkins should get out of politics.
Who Would Believe in Democracy, Any More?
The social contract has willfully been torn up by the elites.
Anchors in a Sea of Chaos
The only anchor will be precisely what our rationalist Enlightenment society pushed to the background: loyalty to ethical principles even if it means losing whatever you possess in the world of appearances.
Worlds Apart? - Part One
Events across the UK, and also more locally, highlight how fundamental rights are being consistently challenged. This is Part One of a two-part Substack looking at the concerning dynamics in play.
Riots Are Just Fine, So Long as You’re Not White
A ‘two-tier policing’ is just another racist conspiracy theory, remember.
They Continue to Stifle Debate Over Immigration
All repressive and authoritarian regimes, from Caracas to Pyongyang, suppress speech. Rulers like Russia’s Vladimir Putin or China’s Xi Jinping cannot tolerate truth, as it can threaten their hold on power.
The UK Govt Threatens People, Now What?
It is beyond sad to see this once proud nation driven toward destruction. I hope I am wrong, but it is difficult to see how this ship can be turned around, and increasingly difficult to see how that will happen without more violence.
Removing the ‘Great’ From Britain
Opposition is being extirpated, politically and through social media and traditional media outlets. But the people of these great isles are strong and pragmatic.
People Say Things Have Changed for the Better from Those Days… Have They?
Best of MountainsideFM
The UK Riots and the ‘Misinformation’
Misinformation is new ‘the dog ate my homework’ for politicians and the media class.
The Unrest in Britain: the Other Half of the Story
We can expect more unrest and disorder if public authorities do not engage in a respectful way with citizens’ legitimate fears and concerns.