Would the Real ‘Fascist’ Please Stand Up?
The term ‘fascism’ gets a lot of traction in politics, even if few of us could strictly define it. The etymology derives from the ‘fasces’ of the ancient Romans, a bundle of wooden rods, with an axe in the middle,, the symbol of their military might.
What the term does seem to imply in the modern era, since its adoption by Benito Mussolini, is a radical concentration of despotic power, especially in the executive branch, to prosecute and punish people into submission, for the nefarious end of state control of just about everything.
Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump a ‘fascist’, with no evidence, historical or otherwise. He has other problems, but he didn’t act like a ‘fascist’ in his previous term, and does not seem bent on doing so, should he have a second term.
But here is Harris in her time as Attorney-General, uttering threats that would make even the Italian dictator hesitate. It’s truly unbelievable, using armed police to kick in the doors of homeschoolers for ‘truancy’. In light of our previous post on surreality, I have a faint suspicion that this seems too brutal to be real, even for Harris. If this does end up being a series of AI generated videos, well, apologies in advance.
But if not, and if this be the really real Kamala Harris… well, watch and decide for yourself. Keep in mind that there are any number of political prisoners in jail under the Democrat regime – pro-lifers amongst them. One of the tactics of politicians is to to deflect, calling your opponent what you are yourself. As we wrote recently, much of politics, at least in our fractious modern era, is about choosing the lesser evil, when far greater evils abound.
One of the most brutal ads you’ve ever seen against a politician. Wow. Just watch. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/pPhtYARzwJ
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) October 26, 2024
A Closed, Unsustainable, Descending Loop
As a follow-up to my thoughts on Payette’s payout, here be a stark image of where are here in Canada. As the graph shows in, well, graphic terms, since 2025, the public sector has contributed to 95.5% of economic growth. The private sector – which funds the public sector, or is supposed to – has[…]Continue reading→
Remembering Father Alphonse de Valk
(Today marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Father Alphonse de Valk, C.S.B., a faithful, courageous and indefatigable Basilian priest, pro-life-and-family apostle, and the founder of Catholic Insight magazine. Here is what we wrote those on his entering into eternity five years ago, as we continue to remember him in our prayers and thoughts)[…]Continue reading→
Presidential Pardon of Weronika Krawczyk
As a good news, follow-up to our story from Poland, of the persecution of Weronika Krawczyk for her pro-life views, we heard that she has been granted a presidential pardon. One might still wonder why one needs a presidential pardon for simply holding the long-held belief that the child within the womb is a child,[…]Continue reading→
Pope Leo and a Rosary for Peace
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Payette’s Payout
I was glancing through some headlines, and noticed a mention of Julie Payette – engineer and astronaut and sometime the Queen’s representative in Canada – which brought back vague memories. She was appointed Governor-General by Justin Trudeau in 2017. Ms. Payette resigned in 2021, amidst claims that she created a ‘toxic work environment’, with allegations[…]Continue reading→
Saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów
We celebrate Saint Stanislaus today (+ April 11, 1079), in light of this Easter Octave, a bishop and martyr who accepted the episcopacy only at the direct order of Pope Alexander II. He proved a wise and courageous leader of his flock, put to death by his own king, Boleslaus, for rebuking the monarch’s ‘immoral[…]Continue reading→
Weronika Krawczyk and Injustice in Poland
Catholic Action in Poland has issued a formal statement appealing to the President of the Republic of Poland to pardon Weronika Krawczyk—convicted for warning other women against an abortion-performing gynaecologist. Catholic Action (AK) emphasizes that no apology is owed to a doctor who has performed numerous abortions and proposed others; furthermore, the organization considers the[…]Continue reading→
Three Easter Musical Gems: Bach, Palestrina and Byrd
A very blessed and glorious Easter! Christus surrexit vere, alleluia! As we begin this Easter Octave with the great Solemnity of Easter, music to lift the soul would be one of Bach’s Easter cantatas, composed during his time at Leipzig in the early 1700’s, for the six Sundays of this festive season, leading up to[…]Continue reading→
Saint Isidore of Seville, the Internet and Industriousness
Today, April 4th, muted this year by Holy Saturday, is the commemoration of Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636) a bishop and doctor of the Church during a tumultuous age, when civilization was crumbling, coming apart at its very seams, which may sound sort of au courant. Then again, the form of this world has always[…]Continue reading→
An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday
The time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is one of waiting, in silence, as the world wonders – anticipates – what will happen, after the death of Christ. We re-live this time each year in the anamnesis of our liturgy, and in turn look forward to the glorious re-creation of all things at the[…]Continue reading→