Hypocrisy

N.Y. Post: Cancun Ted Cruz wants to make politicians a privileged caste at airports

New York Post, February 5, 2024 Cancun Ted Cruz wants to make politicians a privileged caste at airports by James Bovard Texans elected Ted Cruz to the US Senate a dozen years ago after he promised to abolish the Transportation Security Administration. Cruz has “grown” in office. Instead of seeking to ax the TSA, Cruz […]

N.Y. Post: Biden speaks of ‘hell’ at the National Prayer Breakfast — his speech certainly was

nypost.com, February 2, 2024 Biden speaks of ‘hell’ at the National Prayer Breakfast — his speech certainly was James Bovard Does God start sweating when packs of politicians proceed to piously pray in public? If so, heaven needed extra Kleenex Thursday. That’s the day President Biden spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast. It’s one of […]

Diversity Champion Behind Network Rail’s ‘Pride Pillar’ in Row Over Misogynistic Tweets

The Network Rail 'diversity champion" behind the controversial 'Pride pillar' has found himself at the centre of a misogyny row as his social media history comes under scrutiny.
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“Hold a Drink at All Times”: Humza Yousaf Told by Top Medical Adviser How to Get Round Face Mask Laws

Humza Yousaf was told by Nicola Sturgeon’s most high-profile medical adviser to "hold a drink at all times" to get round her rules on wearing a face mask when he was Health Secretary, the Covid Inquiry has heard.
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The West will Stand in the Dock Alongside Israel at the Genocide Court

Israel is urging western states to rally to its side as the International Court of Justice prepares to hear this week South Africa’s case that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The court is being asked by Pretoria to issue an immediate injunction ordering Israel to halt its military assault on the tiny enclave, to […]

Climate Minister Makes 7,000-Mile Round Trip From COP28 for Rwanda Vote – and Will Then Be Flown Back Again

The Government’s Climate Minister has been flown thousands of miles back from the COP28 environment conference in Dubai to vote for the Rwanda bill and will then be flown back again, it has emerged.
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Liberalism and Its Discontents

These are difficult, perilous, and frustrating times. Many cherished beliefs are coming unraveled. Many once-shared values are no longer shared. And distrust of unshakeable institutions is widespread. Yet it was only a little more than three decades ago that North America and European intellectuals joined in acknowledging the triumph of the Western world’s “gift” to […]
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The Crazy Covid Copulation Exemption

The Crazy Covid Copulation Exemption By James Bovard   December 7, 2023   Government, Policy, Public Health   4 minute read SHARE | PRINT | EMAIL Covid lockdowns spurred an endless cornucopia of official hypocrisy. Top politicians brazenly violated the restrictions they inflicted on everyone else. But perhaps the most absurd aspect of the pandemic […]
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