Tag: Coronavirus

Western Culture under Attack Part 47

Many US Students do not appreciate the fact that freedom and competition in both the marketplace and idea arena unleashed a level of entrepreneurism, risk-taking and creativity heretofore unknown to mankind. Look at the marketplace of ideas. The Nobel Prize has been awarded to 860 people since its inception in 1901. The prizewinner distribution: Americans… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 47

Feb 2021. Global Vaccine Rollout

The pressure is on for countries to vaccinate people against the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19: close to fifty million doses have been administered in the month since the first vaccines were approved for use. But with a global population of nearly eight billion, that’s only a small first step. Even in countries that have stocks… Continue reading Feb 2021. Global Vaccine Rollout

Western Culture under Attack Part 46

The left in the US often suggests that people who stand up for Western civilization are supporting a racial hierarchy. The fact is that the history of the world is one of arbitrary tyrannical abuse and control. Poverty has been the standard fare for a vast majority of mankind. America became the exception to what… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 46

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

Western Culture under Attack Part 44

The greatest efforts to downplay the achievements of Western civilization start at our colleges and universities. An American Council of Trustees and Alumni 2016 study reported that “the overwhelming majority of America’s most prestigious institutions do not require even the students who major in history to take a single course on United States history or… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 44

Feb 2021. Glasgow Parties during Lockdown

Scotland’s justice secretary has said people are “risking lives” by having house parties during lockdown. Humza Yousaf said there have been “far too many” gatherings at homes, which have become a “challenge” for police. Officers have issued 537 on-the-spot fines since emergency powers to deal with the coronavirus epidemic came into effect last month. Police… Continue reading Feb 2021. Glasgow Parties during Lockdown

Feb 2021. Covid in Glasgow

The South Glasgow University Hospital

Glasgow will be the Scottish city hardest hit by the economic fallout of Covid, a new report suggests.The Demos-PwC ‘Good Growth for Cities’ report says Scotland’s biggest city will have seen its economy shrink by 10.4% in 2020.In contrast, Edinburgh is expected to see its economy contract by 9.1%, a less severe impact than in… Continue reading Feb 2021. Covid in Glasgow

Western Culture under Attack Part 43

Black Lives Matter movement have compiled a list of 60 statues and monuments in Britain that they say should be removed because they celebrate slavery or are linked to racism. Some of the UK’s most famous figures were included in the list, including Cecil Rhodes, who served as the prime minister of Britain’s Cape Colony.… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 43

Western Culture under Attack Part 42

A statement issued by the Democratic Football Lads Alliance (DFLA), an anti-extremist group, which called on its members and other British citizens to protect war memorials at Whitehall, a street in central London recognised as the centre of the UK government. The group specifically noted that the aim of their action is not to stop… Continue reading Western Culture under Attack Part 42