The Persecution of Christians Part 41

The continuing Genocide of Christians in Nigeria. If you read the reports, you’ll often see photographs that accompany them. They might have been taken days ago, maybe last week or even last year, but the scene is eerily the same. A poor village with a few small buildings is surrounded by open fields. In the… Continue reading The Persecution of Christians Part 41

Feb 2021. Egypt and Mubarak

February 11, 2011 was a day to remember for millions of Egyptians who managed to topple long-time autocrat Hosni Mubarak following an 18-day popular uprising. Apart from the perseverance of protesters at that time, Mubarak’s downfall seemed imminent one decade earlier as people’s rage and frustration grew. Mubarak’s almost 30-year rule could be divided into three… Continue reading Feb 2021. Egypt and Mubarak

Western Culture under Attack Part 45

In 2012, 2014 and 2015, an ACTA-commissioned survey of college graduates found that less than 20% could accurately identify the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation. Less than half could identify George Washington as the American general at Yorktown. One-third of college graduates were unaware that FDR introduced the New Deal. Over one-third of the college… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 45

China and the Danger Part 5

Earlier last year China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) surpassed the United States Navy is size, and in addition to having the greatest number of ships and submarines, it is also becoming far more modern. However, in September, then-Secretary of Defense Mark Esper maintained that Beijing couldn’t match the United States in terms of naval… Continue reading China and the Danger Part 5

Political Islam Part 53

Al-Mawardi, a Muslim jurist of the Shafii school, has written that the caliph should be Qurayshi. Abu Bakr Al-Baqillani, an Ashari Islamic scholar and Maliki lawyer, wrote that the leader of the Muslims simply should be from the majority. Abu Hanifa an-Nu’man, the founder of the Sunni Hanafi school of fiqh, also wrote that the… Continue reading Political Islam Part 53

Feb 2021. Ireland and the EU and UK

Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s European Affairs Minister, spoke to BBC’s Emily Maitlis about the coronavirus vaccine row and said it was a “mistake”. The European Commission temporarily triggered an article in the Brexit trade deal’s Northern Ireland Protocol on January 29 which suspended the country’s access to the EU’s single market. It was revoked the same… Continue reading Feb 2021. Ireland and the EU and UK

Debunking White Privilege Part 9

I cannot be the only person who feels both angry and deeply offended by the general slur of Racism and White Privilege cast against my country and my fellow men; Angry that this slur is being so casually endorsed without contest or analysis, especially on the broadcast media, and even in the formerly responsible Sunday Times,… Continue reading Debunking White Privilege Part 9

Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 2

Scottish Parliament handout photo of John Somers Principle Private Secretary to the First Minister gives evidence to a Scottish Parliament Harassment committee, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, examining the handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday December 1, 2020. See PA story POLITICS Salmond. Photo credit should read: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

There never has been a clearer case made out for the utility of law and lawyers than the so-called Salmond Inquiry in the Scottish Parliament. The ‘Committee on the Scottish government handling of harassment complaints’ to give it its correct title, has thus far failed to unearth the truth about the machinations within the Scottish… Continue reading Feb 2021. The Salmond Inquiry Part 2

Free Speech Part 5

The government is to appoint a “free-speech champion” and warn heritage bodies against taking significant steps in re-evaluating British history, as part of an intensification of its culture war agenda. In a sign that ministers believe that a battle against ‘Woke’ Culture plays well with voters, the Department for Education will appoint a “free-speech champion”… Continue reading Free Speech Part 5