On this Remembrance Sunday in the United Kingdom, we consider the words of 100-year-old World War II Veteran Alec Penstone:
My message is - I can see in my mind's eye rows and rows of white stones of all the hundreds of my friends and everybody else that gave their lives - for what?
The country of today - no, I'm sorry - the sacrifice wasn't worth the result that it is now.
Honest and heartbreaking.
What happened and is happening to the UK and the rest of the west was predicted in remarkable detail in Mark's book America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It nearly twenty years ago. Later this morning Mark will be back here for the next installment of his audio adaptation of that book. In case you missed it, you may catch up on last week's episode here and older episodes here.
Want an escape from this grim reality? We also have new episodes of The Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie - brilliantly narrated by Mark himself for club members to enjoy in Tales for Our Time. A new episode airs this evening at SteynOnline.
Meanwhile, here's how the rest of the week looked at SteynOnline:
~ In Steyn's Song of the Week, Mark shared the history of an iconic progressive rock track turned easy-listening favorite: "Light My Fire".
~ On Monday we had an update on Michael E. Mann vs Free Speech: the surrender of a once great publication.
~ Mark shared his take on the future for women in Tuesday's column. It was our most read article of the week.
~ Mark was back behind the microphone on Wednesday fielding questions from Mark Steyn Club live around the planet. This week's show included a full debrief from Mark on the Muslim footholds in New York, Virginia, and elsewhere. Plus, a word on Tommy Robinson's acquittal on a trumped-up terrorism charge and primer on the process being the punishment. In case you missed it, here's the action replay.
~ Laura Rosen Cohen described where she is "at with New York City" in Thursday's Laura's Links.
~ On Friday Mark considered the downfall of England's second city.
~ In this week's episode of Mark Steyn on the Town, Steyn starts big and ends bigger. In between we visit our Café Continental and Café Imperial, enjoy a cavalcade of we Non-Stop Number Ones down the decades, and play some songs for this season of remembrance. In case you missed it, you may log-in and download this one-hour audio delight here.
~ Rick McGinnis was off on Saturday to attend to a personal health matter. Therefore, for Saturday's film column, we revisited Mark's review of "Dunkirk".
A new week begins later today with Steyn's Song of the Week at Serenade Radio at 5:30pm GMT/ 12:30pm ET.
THE MARK STEYN 2026 CRUISE - October 4th-11th
Imagine:
Cruising from the picturesque Quebec City to the vibrant streets of New York, with stops at the stunning fjords of Saguenay, the historic charm of Sept-Îles, and the lively culture-rich shores of Halifax.
Exclusive access to live tapings of The Mark Steyn Show and all your favorite Club features – Sunday Poem, Tales for Our Time, and Steyn's Song of the Week.
Enjoying intimate parties and social hours with Mark and his special guests, as well as fellow cruisers who share your passion for meaningful conversation and unforgettable experiences.
Experiencing the timeless elegance and impeccable service aboard the Queen Mary 2 – truly a floating palace.
Spaces for this intimate voyage are very limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss your chance to embark on this journey with Mark and like-minded fellow cruisers from around the world.
Ready to secure your spot or want to chat about the best stateroom options?
Give a call to our Steyn at Sea Cruise Travel Partners at 1-844-340-3350. They'll help you every step of the way.
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