When I heard that Spielberg was remaking the classic film musical ‘West Side Story’, I wondered why the most powerful director on earth would do such a trite thing. Having seen the movie, I still have no idea, except maybe that he was looking for a film where he could …
Read More »Biden says US ‘committed’ to defending Taiwan from China, signaling break with decades-long ‘strategic ambiguity’ policy
Asked whether the US would come to Taiwan’s defense during a CNN town hall event on Thursday night, Biden answered in the affirmative. The question was posed by a member of the audience, identified as a student at Loyola University, who noted that Beijing had “just tested a hypersonic missile.” …
Read More »US troops leave Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, signaling imminent complete withdrawal – reports
Located 40km north of Kabul, Bagram was extensively used by NATO troops during the two-decade presence in the country. The various facilities of the small city-sized locality served to launch air surveillance and bombing missions. A major logistical hub, it provided medical services, hosted visiting US presidents and other senior …
Read More »‘I’m not racist or sexist’: Fans slam ‘pathetic virtue signaling’ as star is axed for teenage tweets about Muslims, Asians & women
International newcomer Robinson suffered an awkward first week as an England player when a series of spectacularly ill-judged tweets he made at the age of 18 resurfaced on his first day with the squad, coinciding with his teammates wearing anti-discrimination t-shirts as part of an organized “moment of unity”. Robinson appeared …
Read More »‘Go help her’: AOC accused of virtue signaling after she uses photo of grandma’s dilapidated home in Puerto Rico to attack Trump
“Just over a week ago, my abuela fell ill. I went to Puerto Rico to see her – my 1st time in a year+ [because] of COVID,” the Democrat said in a tweet on Wednesday, referring to her grandmother. The post also included two photos of her grandma’s house, in …
Read More »Crises go unresolved, but for Team Biden, virtue signaling is top priority as it WOKIFIES Washington’s lexicon
Other priorities – such as providing promised economic relief from the Covid-19 pandemic or otherwise doing anything that actually helps anyone on Main Street – haven’t gone so well, but fear not: The White House website finally has the decency to inquire about your preferred pronouns on its contact form. …
Read More »RT’s The Wokies: America’s politicians had a busy 2020 virtue-signaling. Here are the top 10
Here they are, starting on the local level and going all the way up to the top. 10. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Minneapolis, Minnesota Mayor Jacob Frey simply must be mentioned in any review of performative wokeness in 2020. After the death of George Floyd – an African-American man whose …
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