Live Around the Planet: Friday March 25th

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:02 pm, Robert Bridges wrote:

In light of the outrageous outcomes of trials/bail of the 1/6 protestors/visitors to the Capitol... how do you see your suit with Mann going?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:04 pm, Midwestern Tim wrote:

I saw that Russian Embassy tweet earlier this week with a picture of Bill & Hillary, Barack & Michelle, George & Laura, and George H.W. in a wheelchair, and it got me thinking about when exactly it was that the USA became evil. What was the date? When Wilson was elected president? FDR and the rise of the administrative state? Roe v. Wade? Something else?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:08 pm, Sal Tessio wrote:

FJB has gone full FBO and promised US retaliation if Poutine uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. You know, just like his boss (past and current) did with regard to Bashar Assad in Syria. This after FJB apparently arriving in Europe and walking down the steps of AF1 in his socks. The man engenders confidence (not) every step of the way! Ironically it was FBOs Syria threat that resulted in FBO inviting none other than the Russkis to play in the sandbox to smooth things over after Assad called FBOs bluff. Who will FJB call in? The ChiComs? Meanwhile, on the home front FJB forces chemicals (the woojab) on our own military and separates (fires) those who do not comply. Somewhat ironic.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:11 pm, Michael J. from Colorado wrote:

Hi Mark,
The search for someone to step up and Lead the Free World, Western Civilization, continues. Regretfully, we are without leadership in America at this pivotal, crucial time. We are in need of another Winston Churchill! Do you see anyone who might emerge and take the role of standing up, standing for, all that we cherish and hold dear?
Thanks.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:15 pm, Drew Weber wrote:

Hello Mark,
Contrary to popular opinion in the US, Biden took comfort in saying that "I don't think I'll find any European leader that thinks I'm not up to the job". Do you think any European country would swap their leader for Biden? If so, what trade might be a net plus for the U.S.?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:18 pm, AlyM wrote:

Mark, I was going to pose this question to you even before I read the latest skullduggery by the Democrats' sycophants, the mainstream media. In light of the fact that a fair and lawful election might not ever be possible again (good luck with those midterms, GOP!) and the flat-earthers on the Left continue to cover up and deny science regarding the origins of Covid and its effectiveness and serious side effects; or their lies about the biological facts of life regarding the social engineering crowd who refuse to cede any ground as we've seen in Florida, and are going full scorched earth in terms of public education, could Red states try a "Quebec solution" ? I know it hasn't panned out for Quebec, but along the lines of an independent, autonomous region within a country.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:20 pm, Robert Fox wrote:

Mark,
Earlier this week, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared that the world has to put up with soaring gasoline prices so that the overall goal of climate change mitigation can be achieved. When the U.N. says "world", it's a dog whistle for plebians and "climate change mitigation" is a dog whistle for widespread poverty and economic hardship for 99% of the planet since Guterres doesn't really expect the likes of Jeff Bezos, Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore to mothball their private jets or other modes of gasoline powered transport.
Why can't we defund the U.N.? The U.S. taxpayer contributes something like $10 billion per year to that choked, overflowing toilet and we get nothing but grief in return. Is there any chance in the next couple of generations that the U.S. will withdraw its membership in the U.N.?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:22 pm, Tony Allwright wrote:

Hi Mark,

A Question for Your Q&A Today
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On one of your recent GBNews TV shows, your guest talked about Russia's demographic death spiral, with its low-low birth rates (not to mention its high, male vodka-induced death rates).

The birth rates mean most soldiers have no siblings and thus each death is an unmitigated family disaster and tragedy because it represents the end of any hope for old-age care for his parents plus the end of the family line.

How long will Russian parents tolerate such losses measured in the tens of thousands? Indeed, how long will the Russian soldiers themselves, used to being the sole, precious focus of their families, tolerate being put at such mortal risk for a cause they scarcely even understand?

And if this is a problem for Russia, how much worse will it be for China, each of whose soldiery – as a direct result of its viciously enforced one-child policy – is similarly siblingless, and as such has been raised as a Little Emperor?

Can China realistically sustain, and will China's parents accept, the high death rate that will inevitably ensue, should it invade Taiwan, whose army is bigger and far better equipped and trained than Ukraine's? Taiwan would likewise be fighting for its life and its future, and more than likely will have powerful allies, even the US, fighting alongside it as well as keeping it supplied.

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On a related note, the Russians have recently driven thousands of Ukrainians out of Mariupol into Russia under false pretences and confiscated their papers. Do you think this is to increase the number of "Russians" as an alternative to procreation?

Best wishes and keep up the good work,

Tony Allwright (in Dublin, Ireland)

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:26 pm, Eric Dale wrote:

Mark, are these the last moments before our giant bubble pops? With China and Russia making moves, it looks like the US dollar's run as the world's reserve currency maybe coming to an end. What do our politics look like if the dollar goes the way of Weimar Germany's Deutsche mark?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:27 pm, George Pereira wrote:

Mark,
So *resident Brandon (spits on the ground) is ready to order the 82nd Airborne into Ukraine. Sounds like a "gaffe" except the 82nd Airborne has been slowly and quietly moving into Poland over the last several weeks.

By the Way, What about Steyn and Snerdly?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:32 pm, Robert Bridges wrote:

Ukraine...from breadbasket to basket case. Who will want to return to Ukraine and what will come of the 100,000 Ukrainians being deported to the US?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:34 pm, Laura Rosen Cohen wrote:

Hey Mark, perhaps you could comment further for the benefit of non-Canadians listening about how North Korea-ish it is here in Canada with respect to travel. It's definitely freer in Ukraine being under the run from the Red Army than here in Toronto.

How long do you think this can last? Has the NDP-Liberal coalition cemented our imprisonment? Or might the US border opening up completely bring our redemption. I'd be interested in hearing if there are any adults in the room in Canada that you may know of, calling for better policies.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:37 pm, Brian from Minneapolis wrote:

Dear Mark,
So let me get this right: Our message from our leaders is that in order to save the planet, the international community that makes up only 10% of the world, needs to go green. Just how stupid of a people have we become if we actually believe this to be true?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:40 pm, Veronica L wrote:

Hi Mark,
Putin gave a speech on Western 'cancel culture' today, citing many examples from Hollywood films to JK Rowling, and then went on to say that the West is now trying to entirely cancel Russia itself. Do you think there is a concerted effort to do that, using the Ukraine war as an excuse, but really because Russia represents a threat to the 'progressive' worldview? I hate to mention the name but Mark Levin recently talked about the 'Putin wing' of the GOP and the need to defeat it. By the way, is Putin still laughing his socks off or is he about to suffer a very personal type of cancellation? Thanks and love everything you are doing on GB News :)

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:45 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:

The funny thing is that Lia Thomas can't even just "try" to be a woman because it will always be an act. He could speak in a higher pitch or "more girly", but he will never be a woman. He will always be a man playing at being a woman. He will never know what it is like to be a woman. Period.

Anyone who cares about trans-people would tell them to learn to love the bodies they were born with. Their lives would be healthier and happier.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:48 pm, FHB in Montana wrote:

What do you make of Donald Trump suing everyone and their sister about the fake Russia stuff. Is this an attention-grabbing exercise or is there some strategic value in pretending there is still justice to be found in America?

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:52 pm, George Prescott wrote:

Do you think that Justin Trudeau felt humiliated at the European parliament? Those Eastern European speakers really cleaned his clock.

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On March 25, 2022 at 6:59 pm, Paul Nachman wrote:

Hi, Mark.

In your January 22 Q&A, you implied that you have regrets that Douglas Murray is an atheist. And I'm inclined to share your view that religion is critical for preserving a livable civilization.

Two points:

1. Perhaps this would be too personal for you to indulge, but it would surely be interesting to hear about your religious journey and status.

2. I'm a physicist who's an atheist, but -- like Murray -- not the kind of atheist who's hostile to religion and eager to recruit others to atheism.

I've always assumed that the reason for religions is that people look around and wonder "Where did all this -- the earth, life, the universe -- come from?" And for many/most people, "God," or similar, apparently works as a satisfying answer. I can actually envy such people while being puzzled that it works. To me, such an answer just kicks the mystery of existence further down the road. At the same time, I have no great yearning over the matter: I'm confident I'll never know, and I'm OK with that.

So I'm requesting your critique. Perhaps I'm wrong about fundamental motive ('Where did it all come from?')? Or perhaps you think I'm thinking about it wrong ... and could somehow become a believer.

Paul Nachman
Bozeman, Montana

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On March 25, 2022 at 7:06 pm, Ornery Texan wrote:

Why is it important to have a black woman on the Supreme Court if the nominee can't or won't define "woman"?

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On March 25, 2022 at 7:10 pm, Jim Jordan wrote:

Can you be alienated from the House of Windsor and still be a patriotic Englishman?

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On March 25, 2022 at 7:15 pm, Nicola Timmerman wrote:

Is Tal Bachman going to do some more deep essays? And/or delight us on a cruise ( see he has concerts with Randy but nothing in Montreal or Ottawa so far, sigh).

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On March 25, 2022 at 7:15 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:

It depends on the jurisdiction. Typically, it is 12 people on a petit jury, but each jurisdiction can set its own rules for both grand and petit juries. DC typically follows the federal rules on both types of juries.

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On March 25, 2022 at 7:30 pm, Michael Cavino wrote:

The odds that Paul Farhi of the Washington Post listened to your full remarks from three days after the election are slim and none. I remember that episode vividly -- your remarks were on point then and remain so to this day.