Publisher’s Note: This classic Sobran column was written eight years before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The National Review Years, September 4, 1981 — Two decades ago the Berlin Wall went up nearly overnight, the most brutally unequivocal symbol of the division between our awed civilization and the clumsy barbarism that threatens it. In August the occasion was commemorated by two major American publications. Life did itself proud, with an astonishing 17 full pages of color photos of the 4,500-mile border of the Socialist Bloc, at every point of which soldiers stand ready to kill those who flee. If there is any political … Continue reading →

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The first time I ever had a reason to think that maybe the next generation of men coming along were a little light in the loafers, was when I hired a summer intern a dozen years ago. He was a college student hoping to become a lawyer or politician one day. He seemed like a bright and engaging kid, so we hired him. He was just going to be doing basic office stuff. Even if he was dumb as a dirt, it really didn’t matter. Just as long as he was not annoying or crazy, I figured I could get … Continue reading →

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China’s “Go West” strategy was brought into sharp focus at a forum in Shanghai last weekend. Billed as the Belt and Road Initiative: Towards Greater Cooperation between China and the Middle East, it highlighted key aspects of Beijing’s wider plan. The New Silk Roads, or the Belt and Road Initiative, involve six key economic corridors, connecting Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. One, in particular, extends through the Middle East to North Africa. This is where the Belt and Road meets MENA or the Middle East and North Africa. Of course, Beijing’s massive economic project goes way beyond merely exporting China’s … Continue reading →

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This country is painted over with double yellow bars – a sort of rolling-ribbon prison, from which escape is not possible. Legal passing zones – always rare – are becoming almost nonexistent. Painted over – for no readily discernible reason. Well, actually, there is a reason: It is the purposeful discouragement of active – as opposed to passive – driving. This to pave the way for automated cars. To acclimate people to soporific transportation. To get them used to being meatsacks. Superficially, the effacing of passing zones is justified on the claim that the act is inherently unsafe – and within the straightjacket idiocy … Continue reading →

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On last Saturday’s Car Pro Show, we had a number of callers who identified themselves as senior citizens who were considering leasing for the first time. I explained on the air that as we age, our mobility becomes more and more important and, frankly, precious.  For many seniors, they have never given much thought to leasing a vehicle, many grew up in a time this just wasn’t done.  However, it should be considered, along with the purchase option.  It is wise to look at both in-depth to make the right decision. Here are some of the reasons I think senior citizens should look at leasing … Continue reading →

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It’s no secret that Russia has been stacking the shiny phyzz for years, and here’s a glimpse showing exactly how they stack… Photos from main gold storage of Central Bank of Russia. Almost 1800 tons of gold is stored here. This is the main storage of gold in Russia. This makes Russia to be number six in the world by gold storage. However ten years ago Russia had only 3% share of the total world gold storage. Today Russia’s gold is 17% of world’s gold. And this is how all this gold is being stored. What’s perhaps most interesting about … Continue reading →

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If you’re convinced that vaccines are safe, you’re not listening to the people who’ve lost a child after a round of vaccines was administered. The U.S. government set up a special court to hear vaccine injury cases, with reparation for select victims but no accountability for vaccine makers. If you’re new to learning about vaccine risk, check out LearnTheRisk.org, ChildhoodShots.com and TheWorldMercuryProject, three of many places where the truth is being told. As the truth comes forth, will you laugh in the faces of the victims who have been vaccine damaged? Sudden infant death syndrome, seizures, allergies, brain swelling, skin conditions, eating disorders and neurological development issues are … Continue reading →

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Ready Nutrition Readers, before you scoff completely at the title and smirk at the use of a manufactured pharmaceutical, there are a few things I ask you to keep in mind.  I have written before on my stance regarding both naturopathic and traditional medicines, and I will reiterate that position once more if you have either forgotten it or not read it:  Herbalism is the parent of modern medicine, and the two “branches” should complement one another and never be in contradiction. I have the utmost respect for the educational background of physicians.  The definition of a true physician is … Continue reading →

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The MSM was banking on the dossier being real.