November 30, 2016
A Transatlantic Holy Alliance?
The result of recent elections in the United States and in France raises the possibility of a new Holy Alliance, a loose alliance of the two countries to uphold the principles and values of Western civilization by changing the present system.
The great Marxist, Groucho, put it succinctly. "I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member." Present-day politics has its amusing side as prominent individuals criticize the ruling "elites" or establishment in their country, those who dominate and share in the making of political, economic and military decisions. Criticism of the establishment, by those within it, has become fashionable as recent elections and statements show.
Donald Trump's campaign for the U.S. presidency did not drown because of his constant warning he would drain the swamp in Washington. On the contrary he floated with it. More surprisingly, British prime minister Theresa May and, less surprisingly, Francois...(Read Full Article)