On August 15, 2017 at 4:02 pm, Tom Foster wrote:
Now that Simon Says seems to have become the new American pastime, I wonder if you agree with Senator Schumer's conclusion that President Trump's failure to use the ablative case when denouncing the Charlottesville Nazis will cause the deaths of millions of middle class Americans? And – did Mozart really use too many notes?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:03 pm, Ian wrote:
As a former Catholic, do you think the Roman church should be worried about claims made by transgender people that they can transform from male to female or vice versa simply by asserting their new gender identity, since this transubstantiation is being performed without due regard for canon law?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:03 pm, Nathan in Snoqualmie wrote:
Mark, what do you think is causing low birth rates in North Korea, and how do you think that will affect the future of that Pol-Pot-Bellied-Dictator's country?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:06 pm, Tom Lewis wrote:
Will anyone in Durham, NC get arrested for ripping down the statue of Robert E Lee?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:07 pm, Mark Stillman wrote:
Based on US demographics it appears that red states will get more electoral votes and blue states will have a lot less in the next generation as amoral millennials choose not to procreate. But will the GOP be amoral as well in a generation and what is your thinking on the state of religious freedom in the future within the GOP?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:08 pm, Laura Rosen Cohen wrote:
Also-does Germany actually deserve to live: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4792698/Gender-neutral-urinals-planned-Berlin-s-government.html Are we getting to the Mark Steyn "too stupid to survive" point yet? Is there one for Germany?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:22 pm, Kevin Clark wrote:
Not the most important issue perhaps, but would you care to comment on the future for women's sports? It seems inconsistent to integrate the military such that women can storm the beaches at Normandy shoulder to shoulder with men, but still need their own cordoned off safe spaces to play soccer or basketball.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:23 pm, Thomas Robinson wrote:
Why does McMaster still have a job?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:26 pm, Ian wrote:
Could you comment on how science is being treated by those on the left these days, since it would appear that the fired Google engineer was, in fact, correct, and is supported by the National Institutes of Health in their previous research? Also, the areas that are most hostile to those child vaccinations that have been falsely linked to autism are overwhelmingly Democrat areas.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:27 pm, James Patey wrote:
UK subscriber currently in France on holiday. Any thoughts on Macron and his drop in popularity?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:27 pm, Thomas Robinson wrote:
Do you think that the nationalization of exams in the U.S. has contributed to the decline of quality in the universities? The baby boomers were the first generation to go in on those full swing, and they treated college like a big joke, and it quickly became one. Now it's all politics all the way down, with cheating, manipulations, grade inflation and a tyrannical hierarchy of mostly empty prestige, at least so it seems to me. I'd like to hear any thoughts you might have.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:29 pm, Brian Warner wrote:
Just to lighten up a little, I believe you're something of a fan of Jeeves and Wooster (your references to Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright are a big clue). Did you watch the BBC series, or read the original stories, which are wonderful? One of my favorites is "Bertie Changes His Mind, " in "Carry On, Jeeves," because it's narrated by Jeeves in the first person. Wodehouse is one of my very favorite writers of humor. Have you written much about him, other than his Broadway connections? I would love to read your impressions of him and of his writing style.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:30 pm, Kathlyn Good wrote:
Mark do you think that these the Antifa 'protesters' are being paid by a Soro's group?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:31 pm, Toby Pilling wrote:
Will you be coming over to the UK and giving some talks any time soon? We could do with some re-invigoration of the 'Dunkirk spirit', well evoked in Nolan's recent great film.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:32 pm, Roy Eappen wrote:
I loved your articles on Glen Campbell. I had an enormous crush on him when I was younger. He will be very much missed
On August 15, 2017 at 4:33 pm, James Holland wrote:
There's a question about illegal immigration remittances that I haven't seen any commentary about. They're are going to families back home, to take care of food, clothing, shelter. Fair enough; but where does that money go after that, within the financial oligarchy? My desultory look into this hasn't turned anything up. And have you seen the Gielgud-Richardson production of Pinter's "No Man's Land?" (It's on YouTube)
On August 15, 2017 at 4:37 pm, Scott Drew wrote:
If you're progressive on social issues you might as well be a Democrat. Conservatism is more important than party. I'm a proud non-Trumper who was vehemently anti Obama/ Hillary...who thought Trump would be a train wreck. Too bad I didn't place bets in Vegas on it.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:38 pm, Daniel Marston wrote:
Hello Mark: My daughter has gotten into the Harry Potter books and movies recently so as a family we are re-watching the movies again after she finishes a book. I almost forgot how great an actor Alan Rickman was (I realize his turn in the Potter movies was probably a pale showing to his other movies but think he was still great) and was wondering if you could give a quick reprise of your obit of him from a while ago.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:40 pm, Ken Watkins wrote:
One of the things that drives me crazy is the fact that the MSM could be silenced (or at least slowed) if all conservative viewers simply cut the cord and refused to watch any shows whether it be for news or for entertainment. I can't believe that someone hasn't tried to organize this revolt. What am I missing? PS - I cut the cable about 4 years ago and never looked back.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:41 pm, Laura Rosen Cohen wrote:
Hi Mark, do you think that PM Hairdo has a brand new pair of Eid socks that he can give to the Irish PM to wear to Montreal Pride? https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/irish-pm-to-walk-with-trudeau-in-montreal-pride-parade/article35991173/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
On August 15, 2017 at 4:42 pm, Mike wrote:
Does Europe have the same phenomenon going on with statues? Do the Irish immigrants and Catholics in the UK object to the Cromwell statue in London remaining in place?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:47 pm, Brent Winchester wrote:
Wife and I cancelled our subscription to our small local newspaper, willing to remain ignorant of local goings-on because we could no longer stomach contributing a penny to the NYT/Toronto star columnists they persisted in carrying. Plus, we grew tired of the endless "small animal news" items that seem to be taking over so many news sources and letters sections, now that having children is so passé. (Our small city has more pet superstores than toy stores.)
On August 15, 2017 at 4:49 pm, Jason Cawley wrote:
Can we do anything to fix the broken universities that are spreading SJW thought? It doesn't seem possible to change anything about demography, seriously speaking, without changing education first. It seems to me that conservatives have simply abandoned the entire field of education to the left, then acts surprised when they lose the culture war. What should we do, practically, to break the left's stranglehold on education from age 5 to mid 20s?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:50 pm, Holly wrote:
Is it possible to get local news from Europe in English? My granddaughter wants to visit Norway, but we don't feel it's safe to travel anywhere in Europe and I'd really like to know what's happening there first hand.
On August 15, 2017 at 4:51 pm, Thomas Robinson wrote:
Is it possible for the congress to provide effective representation in a country with hundreds of millions of people? Is that part of why the congress seems broken?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:53 pm, Sergei Nirenburg wrote:
Re: your comments on late adulthood, an interesting review of "Cheap Sex" by Mark Regnerus by Naomi Schaefer Riley in the latest issue of Commentary. The conclusion seems to be that the biological substrate of partner selection has naturally adapted to the technological (the pill) and sociological (political feminism +) changes and that trumps all the rest of factors in population growth in the West. You have been talking talking / writing about this for a long time (including today). Is there any realistic hope for us? Anything we as a society can do?
On August 15, 2017 at 4:54 pm, Kurt Piper wrote:
Singing in the rain is harder than singing in the Sun
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Mark – I was thoroughly enjoying yesterday's "Live Around the Planet" broadcast until you implied, discussing Charlottesville, that Neo-Nazis are a right-wing (read extreme Conservative) movement. That interpretation is one of the most successful intellectual frauds ever conceived by Liberals. Apparently, many Republicans have come to believe that lie. Although you must be aware of much of the following, I will submit it as a reminder: 1) NAZI is an acronym for National Socialist German Workers Party (Nationalsozialistiche Deutsche Arbeiterpartei). The National Socialists had a 25-point party platform that included the abolition of all "unearned" income, control of large enterprises, and confiscation of land with remuneration. Its 25th point was, "We shall centralize all powers in the hands of the government in order to mechanically govern all movements of individuals." 2) The Fascist party was created by Mussolini as a result of his split with the Italian Socialist Party. He claimed that, "The Fascist conception of the state is all-embracing, and outside of the state no human or spiritual values can exist, let alone be desirable." The fact that Nazism, Fascism, Socialism and Communism are all "kissin' cousins" is a fact that must be buried by the American Left. That Republicans have let Democrats get away with this revisionist deceit is inexcusable. Lastly, the use of the term Nationalist is being turned into an epithet (properly so when described as White or Socialist). But, might nationalist mean "love of country?" If so, one should be proud to be called a National Capitalist. ~
Mark replies:
I don't recall that I did say that neo-Nazis are "right-wing", because I don't happen to believe that so I'm unlikely to have said it. By "implied", you might mean that I alluded to the media's characterization of the Charlottesville protesters as "extreme right" or their self-characterization as "alt-right".
I can't get this to play, can anyone help please?
Mark replies:
Please go here and click the "Play" button at top.
On the topic of how to counterbalance educational indoctrination, parents should consider that they hold the ultimate power if they choose to wield it – the influence of family proximity. Children can grow to be independent, critical thinkers if they are respectfully and good-naturedly challenged on every bit of nonsense they bring home from school starting on day 1 – for example 'Well if CO2 is pollution, how come plants die without it?'. It makes for lively dinner conversation and empowers children when they are encouraged at home to think for themselves and learn how to refute questionable 'facts' and theories with observation based arguments. We do not have to stand idly by while the state takes over our families.
That was a great show - thanks so much!
Enjoyed listening.
You say we have to push back, and fight. I think that Ronald Reagan won the cold war without bloodshed because he made the "evil empire" label stick. Until he said it, the intellectual hostages to the soviet union and the diplomatic conversation treated the soviet union as a valid state and ideology. Any thoughts on how we sum up the American left, and the Democratic party in a way that can help us to help them reform as Reagan did the Soviet Union?
Mark, isn't "ALT-Right", essentially collective left?, just like Crony Capitalism is essentially Crony Socialism?
Watching the antifa thugs pull down the statue yesterday reminded me of the old Soviet joke that "in marxism, the future is known - its the past that keeps changing." What are your thoughts on what keeps compelling the remorseless destruction of the past by so-called progressives? You'd think they'd benefit by having those reminders all around us that they can rail against forever. Instead, they seem determined to wipe the past out, so, I suppose, they can better control the thought about it. Why is it so important to progressives that no-one have an attachment to our collective past.
What! You're an optimist? a happy warrior? Come on! That's preposterous!
I once from Matt Ridley, something like "I don't know to whom the future belongs, but I know one thing, it does not belong to those who do not have children". I gather we assume that western civilization will crumble because we don't have children, but won't eventually Westerners who do have children and can pass on those values take over?
The key to reversing Demographic trends is to teach the young that babies are to be loved so that when they are adults they will also love babies.
In response to Jason Cawley (and a partial repeat of myself). Is bureaucratic nationalized testing the reason why we have a mega-university that is impossible to deal with, just like all nationalized programs.
Re: your comments on late adulthood, an interesting review of "Cheap Sex" by Mark Regnerus by Naomi Schaefer Riley in the latest issue of Commentary. The conclusion seems to be that the biological substrate of partner selection has naturally adapted to the technological (the pill) and sociological (political feminism +) changes and that trumps all the rest of factors in population growth in the West. You have been talking talking / writing about this for a long time (including today). Is there any realistic hope for us? Anything we as a society can do?
Is it possible for the congress to provide effective representation in a country with hundreds of millions of people? Is that part of why the congress seems broken?
If we start with the Grundnorm that all men are created equal, then of course we should deplore any KKK philosophy that whites are superior. But shouldn't we also deplore Black Lives Matter when it wants to object to someone saying "All Lives Matter" or "Blue Lives Matter"? Do the Dims really not get the fact that their philosophy mirrors the domestic agenda of the Nazi Party (except that part about roasting the Jews becomes a mandate to roast the rich)?
Is it possible to get local news from Europe in English? My granddaughter wants to visit Norway, but we don't feel it's safe to travel anywhere in Europe and I'd really like to know what's happening there first hand.
Can we do anything to fix the broken universities that are spreading SJW thought? It doesn't seem possible to change anything about demography, seriously speaking, without changing education first. It seems to me that conservatives have simply abandoned the entire field of education to the left, then acts surprised when they lose the culture war. What should we do, practically, to break the left's stranglehold on education from age 5 to mid 20s?
Wife and I cancelled our subscription to our small local newspaper, willing to remain ignorant of local goings-on because we could no longer stomach contributing a penny to the NYT/Toronto star columnists they persisted in carrying. Plus, we grew tired of the endless "small animal news" items that seem to be taking over so many news sources and letters sections, now that having children is so passé. (Our small city has more pet superstores than toy stores.)
Singing in the rain is harder than singing in the Sun
One of the things that drives me crazy is the fact that the MSM could be silenced (or at least slowed) if all conservative viewers simply cut the cord and refused to watch any shows whether it be for news or for entertainment. I can't believe that someone hasn't tried to organize this revolt. What am I missing? PS - I cut the cable about 4 years ago and never looked back.
I had trouble getting on. When I went to the site and said to click below, there was nothing to click on. Not even sure how I got in.
Hello Mark: My daughter has gotten into the Harry Potter books and movies recently so as a family we are re-watching the movies again after she finishes a book. I almost forgot how great an actor Alan Rickman was (I realize his turn in the Potter movies was probably a pale showing to his other movies but think he was still great) and was wondering if you could give a quick reprise of your obit of him from a while ago.
Does Europe have the same phenomenon going on with statues? Do the Irish immigrants and Catholics in the UK object to the Cromwell statue in London remaining in place?
Oops..."They are"
In Red Sonya I rooted for the evil Queen, it was so bad
There's a question about illegal immigration remittances that I haven't seen any commentary about. They're are going to families back home, to take care of food, clothing, shelter. Fair enough; but where does that money go after that, within the financial oligarchy? My desultory look into this hasn't turned anything up. And have you seen the Gielgud-Richardson production of Pinter's "No Man's Land?" (It's on YouTube)
I loved your articles on Glen Campbell. I had an enormous crush on him when I was younger. He will be very much missed
Is there any reason for optimism for the West? Ayaan Hirsi Ali recently said on a Hoover Institute podcast that she is optimistic because the West defeated communism and Nazism. Do "we" still have what it takes to win? She says Islam has a 1400 year old political ideology that we can defeat.
Will you be coming over to the UK and giving some talks any time soon? We could do with some re-invigoration of the 'Dunkirk spirit', well evoked in Nolan's recent great film.
If you're progressive on social issues you might as well be a Democrat. Conservatism is more important than party. I'm a proud non-Trumper who was vehemently anti Obama/ Hillary...who thought Trump would be a train wreck. Too bad I didn't place bets in Vegas on it.
Any updates on Steyn v. Mann?
Just to lighten up a little, I believe you're something of a fan of Jeeves and Wooster (your references to Catsmeat Potter-Pirbright are a big clue). Did you watch the BBC series, or read the original stories, which are wonderful? One of my favorites is "Bertie Changes His Mind, " in "Carry On, Jeeves," because it's narrated by Jeeves in the first person. Wodehouse is one of my very favorite writers of humor. Have you written much about him, other than his Broadway connections? I would love to read your impressions of him and of his writing style.
Mark do you think that these the Antifa 'protesters' are being paid by a Soro's group?
Do you think that the nationalization of exams in the U.S. has contributed to the decline of quality in the universities? The baby boomers were the first generation to go in on those full swing, and they treated college like a big joke, and it quickly became one. Now it's all politics all the way down, with cheating, manipulations, grade inflation and a tyrannical hierarchy of mostly empty prestige, at least so it seems to me. I'd like to hear any thoughts you might have.
UK subscriber currently in France on holiday. Any thoughts on Macron and his drop in popularity?
Could you comment on how science is being treated by those on the left these days, since it would appear that the fired Google engineer was, in fact, correct, and is supported by the National Institutes of Health in their previous research? Also, the areas that are most hostile to those child vaccinations that have been falsely linked to autism are overwhelmingly Democrat areas.
When Terry mcGovernor and all the other people looking for opportunities to use their favorite adjective (repugnant) say the white nationalists have no place in America, are they suggesting that American Citizens be deported??
Why does McMaster still have a job?
Not the most important issue perhaps, but would you care to comment on the future for women's sports? It seems inconsistent to integrate the military such that women can storm the beaches at Normandy shoulder to shoulder with men, but still need their own cordoned off safe spaces to play soccer or basketball.
Will anyone in Durham, NC get arrested for ripping down the statue of Robert E Lee?
Based on US demographics it appears that red states will get more electoral votes and blue states will have a lot less in the next generation as amoral millennials choose not to procreate. But will the GOP be amoral as well in a generation and what is your thinking on the state of religious freedom in the future within the GOP?
As a former Catholic, do you think the Roman church should be worried about claims made by transgender people that they can transform from male to female or vice versa simply by asserting their new gender identity, since this transubstantiation is being performed without due regard for canon law?
Mark, what do you think is causing low birth rates in North Korea, and how do you think that will affect the future of that Pol-Pot-Bellied-Dictator's country?
Now that Simon Says seems to have become the new American pastime, I wonder if you agree with Senator Schumer's conclusion that President Trump's failure to use the ablative case when denouncing the Charlottesville Nazis will cause the deaths of millions of middle class Americans? And – did Mozart really use too many notes?
When will "The Mark Steyn Show" debut on Fox News? I enjoyed your myriad appearances last week.
What was more instrumental to 'Wichita Linesman's' success? Lyrics or the music, or both? (It's 11 PM in Riga, Latvia :)
In the first live Clubland Q&A you invited ideas for new t-shirt designs for the Steynonline Store. How's that coming?
Lastly: what do you think about this story? As a private company, they can do as they please and the free market can step in to fill gaps in service: http://nypost.com/2017/08/14/godaddy-drops-neo-nazi-site-that-mocked-virginia-rally-victim/
Do you think that the fiasco in Charlottesville (police not providing police services, and - according to some reports - funneling the Nazis to the anitfas) was deliberately set up by mayor and governor, and perhaps other, to cause trouble for President Trump? It is clear that no matter his reaction it was going to be proclaimed The Worst Thing Ever. Since the democrats/media apparently think the result is a smashing anti-Trump triumph, how many more of these will we see?
Also-does Germany actually deserve to live: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4792698/Gender-neutral-urinals-planned-Berlin-s-government.html Are we getting to the Mark Steyn "too stupid to survive" point yet? Is there one for Germany?
I am interested in hearing your thoughts about Virginia. Basically-can't they all lose? But more specifically, where were the police? The left has been instigating violence with carte blanche for the past 8 years, but why are there so few attempts at clean up now? Are the Republicans, as you say just "in office" and not "in power"? And toppling statues?
The Antifa 'protestors' are considerably less violent when they aren't allowed to wear masks. Nowdays, there are cameras everywhere and if your face is visible, you can go to jail if you assault someone. Virginia has a law prohibiting wearing masks in public and it's a class 6 felony to do so. However, the police in Charlottesville didn't enforce this, resulting in a riot. California has a similar law, but the police in Berkeley seem to selectively enforce this. Why do you think the police don't enforce this and seem to stand down when masked Antifa thugs run amok? Is it because the politicians in Berkeley and Charlottesville (both liberal college towns) are sympathetic to the political views of Antifa and tell the police to stand down? For your reading pleasure, here are the laws: VIRGINIA Section 18.2-422: Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places; exceptions. It shall be unlawful for any person over sixteen years of age while wearing any mask, hood or other device whereby a substantial portion of the face is hidden or covered so as to conceal the identity of the wearer, to be or appear in any public place, or upon any private property in this Commonwealth without first having obtained from the owner or tenant thereof consent to do so in writing. However, the provisions of this section shall not apply to persons (i) wearing traditional holiday costumes; (ii) engaged in professions, trades, employment or other activities and wearing protective masks which are deemed necessary for the physical safety of the wearer or other persons; (iii) engaged in any bona fide theatrical production or masquerade ball; or (iv) wearing a mask, hood or other device for bona fide medical reasons upon the advice of a licensed physician or osteopath and carrying on his person an affidavit from the physician or osteopath specifying the medical necessity for wearing the device and the date on which the wearing of the device will no longer be necessary and providing a brief description of the device. The violation of any provisions of this section shall constitute a Class 6 felony. CALIFORNIA Penal Code Section 182-185 185. Section One Hundred and Eighty-five. It shall be unlawful for any person to wear any mask, false whiskers, or any personal disguise (whether complete or partial) for the purpose of: One--Evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of any public offense. Two--Concealment, flight, or escape, when charged with, arrested for, or convicted of, any public offense. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
Hi Mark, do you think that PM Hairdo has a brand new pair of Eid socks that he can give to the Irish PM to wear to Montreal Pride? https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/irish-pm-to-walk-with-trudeau-in-montreal-pride-parade/article35991173/?ref=http://www.theglobeandmail.com&
Going to bellissima Italy next month. When do you predict that European travel will be a fond memory. Which countries will be first to fall by their own PC sword