The Collapse of Civility: A Historical and Psychological Analysis of “Civil War” (2024)

The 2024 film “Civil War,” directed by Alex Garland, offers a dystopian glimpse into a near-future America torn apart by internal conflict. Through the eyes of a group of journalists, the movie explores the rapid psychological transformation that occurs when citizens are thrust into violent opposition against their former friends and neighbors.

Rome Had TikTok Too—It Was Just Called Orgies: How Empires Rot from Within

So here we are again. A mighty empire at its peak—wealthy beyond measure, unrivaled in military power, exporting its culture like a global franchise—and then suddenly… drag shows in the Senate, open marriages on reality TV, and everyone’s gender is “fluid” until further notice.

Will Saturday’s #NoKings Protests Be Peaceful?

Philadelphia Inquirer, Building

Perhaps we have noted The Philadelphia Inquirer’s far left and #TrumpDerangement Syndrome afflicted columnist Will Bunch too much recently, but, while doing everything he can to defend the rioters and illegal immigrants in Los Angeles, he’s worried that such might come to the City of Brotherly Love. Not that he won’t defend the rioters if …

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Why are all of the left’s cause célèbre heroes bad people?

I had meant to write this on Saturday, but got sidetracked when we rescued a very emaciated Huskey (mix?) female dog. She was begging for attention outside of the Sav-a-Lot grocery store, and she’s skin and bones: ribs showing, as well as her hips. I walked her to my 2010 Ford F-150, still running strong …

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