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Time to revisit this post about the effects of WWI

The New Neo Posted on August 19, 2023 by neoAugust 19, 2023

I noticed in some recent comments that a lot of people believe that World War I was a turning point in the changes we’ve seen in attitudes towards the foundations of Western Civilization. That reminded me of the following post … Continue reading →

Posted in History, War and Peace | 38 Replies

They’re aiming to provoke another J6, only worse; plus some historical precedents

The New Neo Posted on August 16, 2023 by neoAugust 16, 2023

J6 was simply a tremendous success for the left, in terms of both propaganda and golden opportunities for punitive lawfare against the right. Whether the demonstration/riot on J6 was serendipitous for the left, or whether it was encouraged or even … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Liberals and conservatives; left and right | 40 Replies

And look who been indicted, just to round out the day

The New Neo Posted on August 1, 2023 by neoAugust 1, 2023

Trump, the real villain, is indicted for J6: The 45-page indictment charges Trump with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. “This … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Law, Liberty, Trump | 34 Replies

On Watergate versus Huntergate

The New Neo Posted on August 1, 2023 by neoAugust 1, 2023

It’s often said – at least on the right – that the Hunter/Joe Biden scandal is worse than Watergate. Agreed. It’s worse in terms of what almost certainly happened, but it’s also worse in another way: the suppression of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Biden, History, Me, myself, and I, Press | Tagged Hunter Biden, Watergate | 17 Replies

RFK and the Jews

The New Neo Posted on July 15, 2023 by neoJuly 15, 2023

This type of utterance from RFK Jr. does not surprise me in the least: Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dished out wild COVID-19 conspiracy theories this week during a press event at an Upper East Side restaurant, claiming … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Jews | Tagged anti-Semitism, COVID-19 | 89 Replies

Unhappy Bastille Day, but hooray for nougat

The New Neo Posted on July 14, 2023 by neoJuly 14, 2023

France has got its troubles: The western Paris suburb of Nanterre, where 17-year-old Nahel M. was killed by police, is one of many municipalities to call off their annual Bastille Day fireworks displays for fear of further unrest. “We can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, History, Liberty, Me, myself, and I | Tagged France | 31 Replies

Food for thought from William Blake

The New Neo Posted on June 26, 2023 by neoJune 26, 2023

William Blake was a unique poet and artist. I don’t think he fits into any category except “mystical visionary” and probably “some sort of genius.” Many people are aware of his poem

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Posted in History, People of interest, Poetry, Violence | 9 Replies

And speaking of adventure tourism…

The New Neo Posted on June 23, 2023 by neoJune 23, 2023

…there’s this: …[T]he Taliban are now selling tickets to visit the ancient monuments that they demolished in 2001, in an attempt to boost Afghanistan’s flagging economy. The Washington Post reported that Afghanistan’s tourist plan includes a pair of 1,400-year-old giant … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, History, Painting, sculpture, photography | 16 Replies

D-Day: 79 years later

The New Neo Posted on June 6, 2023 by neoJune 6, 2023

[NOTE: The following is a slightly-edited version of a previous D-Day post.] Today is the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the Normandy landings in WWII that led to Western Europe’s liberation. I wonder how many people under forty, either here or … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Military, War and Peace | 16 Replies

For Memorial Day: on nationalism and patriotism

The New Neo Posted on May 29, 2023 by neoMay 29, 2023

[NOTE: Both are more threatened in this country now than ever before in my lifetime, due to a frontal assault from the left which controls the media and educational system as well as the federal government. The following is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Getting philosophical: life, love, the universe, History | 26 Replies

Societies that destroy themselves: the war on agriculture

The New Neo Posted on May 20, 2023 by neoMay 20, 2023

AGW-espousing environmental activists and the war on modern agriculture: Liberals want organic farming–no intensive nitrogen fertilization–along with an end to animal husbandry and banning of pretty much all effective herbicides and pesticides. All great ideas, if you don’t care about … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Science | Tagged climate change | 36 Replies

Answering the recurring question of why the Jews didn’t leave Germany in time

The New Neo Posted on May 19, 2023 by neoSeptember 23, 2023

[NOTE: This is a reposting of an old piece of mine that I think could use another go-round. The reason is that I often see people reference the idea that the Jews of Germany ignored or rationalized or denied or … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Immigration, Jews | Tagged Germany | 45 Replies

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