On May 15, 2024 at 2:57 pm, Joel D in Failed State of California wrote:
Ahoy there matey -
Did Bill Mcguire's comment on wishing a pandemic to massively kill off billions of humans for the sake of climate control intend to include among the victims a fraudulent science poser who shops at Wegmann's? If not, will the guy who perceived a possibly-mean glance at the grocery store so terrible that it warrants third-party stealing of a million dollars from someone also include an acknowledgment in his next paper that he appreciates being left out of the global deathwish by his British scientific colleague? What would Mcguire make of such acknoledgments, given the seeming frivolousness of his gratitude, so clearly stated in your trial?
On May 15, 2024 at 2:58 pm, Jeff Estes wrote:
Hi Mark, there's, seemingly, little concern by most politicians over the gargantuan national debt. I've heard no plan to address the issue, and I'm not sure what could possibly be done. Would like to hear your thoughts on this topic. Glad to hear you're doing better. Thanks, Jeff
On May 15, 2024 at 2:59 pm, GoneBirding4291 wrote:
Just saw confirmation that my auto-renewal went thru and I'm in the club for another happy year. This membership is still the Best Deal in Town -- I love all the available categories: music, reviews, stories & poems, and all the offered commentary. Laura's Links is especially dear to me ... Do you think it might be possible to expand Tales For our Time to include the occasional essay? There are two that I think would be especially fine: Winston Churchill's "Painting As a Past-Time" and Orwell's "Some Thoughts on the Common Toad."
I wish you the very best in your health-related treatments. With all due respect to all the stuff-&-nonsense around us, the most important matter is your well-being. Please do take the best care of yourself and know that you are respected and beloved by millions around the world.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Elisa Angel wrote:
What do you think of King Charles's newly revealed portrait painted by Jonathan Yeo? It's the one with the King wearing what I've read is the red Welch Guards uniform, and the King's image is engulfed in red hues, and there is a butterfly, perhaps symbolizing change, aloft near the King's shoulder?
Critics have said the King looks like the devil in the portrait. I think the King is trying to be edgy and not specifically satanic, but I am here for your thoughts, Mark, what do you think of it?
On May 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm, Toby Pilling wrote:
Who is voting for Mayor Khan in London? Would you agree, that my capital city is a microcosm of western civilisation - too stupid to survive.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:02 pm, Bideford Jake wrote:
Dear Mark,
Is there a British English equivalent of the term 'redneck'? Google says 'Yokel' but that just means a rustic simpleton to me. Some of my middle-class friends see me as a redneck because I rail against the way the country is changing: "Read that in the Daily Mail, did you? Oh well, it must be true then!" "Substack? Never heard of it and probably with good reason." "Apparently he watches GB News - need I say more?" This patronising, sarcastic scorn that judges me to be thick because of the newspaper I read or telly I watch does rankle because I'm an 'inbetweeny' = didn't go to university and am neither white collar nor blue. Is it really worth time and effort trying to change the minds of such people about the state of our country? What did Henry Fonda say to the old boy who was upset by the bigot's rant in Twelve Angry Men - "Let it go. He can't hear you - he never will." I guess people will only finally wake up once they have been personally affected.
As a newcomer to your tremendous body of work, Mark, I realise that you may have had to endure this sneering contempt all your life. People making you out to be a knuckle-dragging far-right nutcase when in fact you're a Rennaissance man. I imagine it was hard for your kids growing up.
When the book of these times is finally written two recent images might well feature: Yet another angry, bearded man shouting Allahu Akbar for the GREEN PARTY in Leeds and the Sodom and Gomorrah that was the Eurovision song contest last weekend. We are handing over the keys. And in that same book the question might well be asked, "What did you do in the war, Daddy?" and only a very few will be able to answer: Mark Steyn, Peter Hitchens, Neil Oliver and their kindred never bowed down.
May God grant you the sweetest of dreams, Mr Steyn!
On May 15, 2024 at 3:04 pm, eaglepatriotminuteman1776 wrote:
Dear Mr. Steyn,
A few shows ago you or a listener stated that Ukraine is no longer demographically or economically viable. I agree with this statement, but no one understands what that will look like.
Nature abhors a vacuum, and the vacuum that was Ukraine will be filled by someone. There are two possibilities: that the EU will use it as a dumping ground for Muslim and African refugees; or, Russia will experience white flight to Ukraine as Russia's Muslim population increases.
That brings me to another topic. Russia becoming one-third Muslim over the next century does not bode well for the world. Unlike other Europeans, Orthodox Russians are nationalistic and violent, and will not respond well to Muslims attempting to dominate public life. I think we could get a replay of the Lebanese Civil War with nuclear weapons.
President Putin was very stupid to invade Ukraine. You don't invade your neighbors when your population is decreasing. Instead, he should have focused on boosting the TFR of European Russians and hunkered down and outlasted a collapsing US and EU. What's the point of Russian victory in Ukraine if Russia's population shrinks into oblivion a century later? Without Russians, there can be no Russia, and without Russia, the world will be a less cultured and dumber place.
Respectfully,
William Fleishman
On May 15, 2024 at 3:04 pm, George Pereira wrote:
Mark,
I've been considering just how much of US policy on everything is driven, not by informed decision making, but by arrogance, usually uniformed, and by viciousness, regardless of custom and law. (Vaguely waves towards the constitution lying dust covered on a shelf somewhere.)
A couple of examples to illustrate.
The US military being tossed out of Niger was not due necessarily to poor relations between the US military and the Niger military but because resident Brandon (spits on the ground in disgust) sent a Karen over to speak with the manager. She so infuriated Niger with her hectoring that they tossed out the US and invited Russia in.
Another example was the aptly named Songbird whose policy was to viciously attack every slight, real or imaged, regardless of the consequences. Remember the Obamacare vote? I do. I'm trying to recall a decision not driven by petulance and a desire for vengeance but I'm coming up short.
Any comments?
On May 15, 2024 at 3:05 pm, Stefan Bucek wrote:
Mark, I am finally getting around to reading my autographed copy of "A Song for the Season." The reasons for the delay are myriad, but nonetheless, I was amazed to read your notation on "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" that one of the many versions of the song is "the one where they do the lyric two words out of sync with the tune." I was floored, because that's the way I have been singing it for years! "Out to the ballgame take me, out to the crowd buy me...." It always drives my wife crazy! But I always thought it was my little quirk. I didn't know it was an actual thing! But that's why "A Song for the Season" is a brilliant book, because we learn so much. And that's why your musical interludes were always a favorite part for me of these Q&A sessions. Now, however, that they have moved to my new favorite radio show, "On the Town," what are you going to do to give yourself a break from the passing charivari? I suspect it also allowed you to take a break from the stress of an hour's live broadcast. We treasure your health, Mark, and want to make sure you don't overexert yourself.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:06 pm, Keith Farrell wrote:
We're rooting for your improved health xhez nous.
Biden agrees to debate Trump. Is that why he's putting tariffs on China and 'limiting' border crossings to 4000 per day? Lord knows why he thinks 1.46m per annum would be a selling point in the debate.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:06 pm, Peter wrote:
Greetings Mark,
Beyond your crew, including the excellent Eva & company, do you see and up and coming talent on the New Right that would be especially good to watch/support?
Cheers,
Peter
On May 15, 2024 at 3:07 pm, Frank Gallenstein wrote:
Hi Mark,
Allow me to nominate US District Court for the District of Columbia, Senior Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in the race for the title of "Worst Judge in America". She just sentenced Pro-life advocate Lauren Handy to 5 years in prison, followed by three years of supervision, for protesting the murder of late-term unborn children at a notorious abortion clinic in Washington, D.C.
In 2020, Handy and her co-defendants discovered the bodies of five later-term aborted babies outside the Washington Surgi-Clinic, operated by late-term abortionist Cesare Santangelo. After this discovery, Handy organized a peaceful protest that blocked access to the clinic in October 2020.
Hmmm, blocking access to buildings. After weeks of watching students & pro-terrorist activists seize and barricade themselves inside school buildings, and years of watching progressives allow squatters to take private property, a woman faces years in prison for blocking an abortion vendor door.
You are correct Mark. The competition is fierce.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:16 pm, Amr Marzouk wrote:
Dear Mr Steyn,
Wonder what your view is on ofcom continuing your case if the video posted by Paul Weston on You Tube is true,
You are mentioned in the 8 minute mark as the lead up is the money doctors got to push this rubbish.
How can a straight face be kept by Ofcom is beyond me.
Last time in same zone as next week back in Australia.
Keep up you health and good work.
Regards,
Amr
On May 15, 2024 at 3:16 pm, Mrs S E Priest wrote:
Hello Mark, Its nice to hear your voice coming back to normal(?) and we pray for your continuing improvement daily. As you have so many world wide contacts tuning in, I thought I would mention a friend who emigrated to Australia a couple of years before the covid made up catastrophe. Her name is Lisa and she was a carer who helped me to look after my mum before her death in 2018. She moved to Brisbane and we kept in touch until the covid plandemic took hold and have heard nothing since. I hope she was wise enough to ignore the propaganda and is still enjoying life. We hope life will be better for all the people in Australia as well as anyone fighting the Globalists. Good luck with Ofcom next month. Sylvia and Stephen, Wokingam UK
On May 15, 2024 at 3:25 pm, OLGA from Arizona wrote:
Greetings, Mr. Steyn!
Due to a sojourn across the border
to acquire some meds the stupid US
government frowns upon, I'm out of
the loop on today's civilizational
collapse horrors, but am guessing
they're no less horrid than usual.
Which, obviously, makes me wonder
when the next cruise announcement
is coming. We had just the loveliest
time on the Caribbean one!
Thank you so much, & safe travels!
OLGA
On May 15, 2024 at 3:35 pm, Andy wrote:
Re Joe's debate challenge: I'm told there are 7 edits in 13 seconds.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:38 pm, David Wallington wrote:
When they call you a redneck, simply reply "No, Comrade - just a patriot".
On May 15, 2024 at 3:40 pm, Gareth Roberts wrote:
Mention of Paraguy reminds me that until recently Paraguay had a railway, where the express trains were limited to 15 mph. They were operating locomotives built in Glasgow before the First World war,
A model of speed and efficiency when compared to US courts.
On May 15, 2024 at 3:44 pm, Alysia L wrote:
Mark, I am one of the many grateful members who thank Serenade Radio for allowing you to post "On The Town" for listening at alternate times, Saturday being the busiest day of my week. As the hour rolls on, I can feel myself gradually relaxing as the music works its magic. Is it as enjoyable for you to revisit old favorites and make the links between the songs as it is a treat for us to follow along the meandering paths? Bless you, Alysia
On May 15, 2024 at 3:44 pm, Kathy Terpstra Boyer wrote:
Ha, I was getting godfather vibes from the John Williams piece as well!
Kathy Boyer
On May 15, 2024 at 4:04 pm, David Wallington wrote:
Where did you find the case start time? I can't find anything about it!
On May 15, 2024 at 4:28 pm, Melissa Howes at The Mark Steyn Club wrote:
John and David -
According to Mark's solicitor, we will be notified at about 14,00 the day before (Monday the 10th).
The Court will email us telling us the exact court and the judges. We will then immediately place the details here at SteynOnline.
We are currently scheduled for an all-day hearing - and, as the courts open at 9am - we are currently assuming 9am or later start time.
If you will send an email to [email protected] with 11 June in the subject line, we will include it in a separate email notification for updates as well. Look forward to seeing you there!
On May 15, 2024 at 8:52 pm, David Maxwell wrote:
Oh come on, you know the answer to the question you are asking.
If Trump loses even with the blatant fraud we know is coming, not a thing of note will happen. Yeah a few foolish people will protest and subsequently have their lives destroyed, but nothing else. The GOP nitwits will harrumph around a bit and act all mad, but then fall back into their normal position in the uniparty conga line.
If Biden somehow miraculously loses? Cities will burn.
