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Category Archives: Liberty Clip
It’s not unusual – the sequel
Video: Furious Welshman Tears Down Sheeting on “Non-Essential” Goods. FURIOUS Welshman is a real Welshman. Such uncompromising measures against police states must become – that’s right – the new normal. More at PJW on the communist attack on the … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Liberty Clip, Market Economy
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Troll level: 7th dan master with oak leaf cluster and diamonds
TRUMP TO THE PRESS: “I hope you had a great weekend at your convention." pic.twitter.com/uLkdIK4pFM — Benny (@bennyjohnson) August 23, 2020
Posted in American politics, Liberty Clip
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Destroyed
"Did they do that before or after the fire was put out?" pic.twitter.com/qz1aUPjzJW — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) July 28, 2020
Posted in American politics, Liberty Clip, Politics of the Left
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The Pandemic: Views from across the Asia Pacific Region
Last week I spoke to the IEA about Australia and the COVID-19 experience. Here is the video transcript.
Posted in COVID-19, International, Liberty Clip
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Racist neighbour chases BLACK Uber driver! Pass it on…
This is brilliant: Meanwhile: CNN has stoked the flames of hatred in California with a fake news ‘report’ about nooses hanging in Oakland trees. Authorities launched a hate crime investigation into dangling ropes (with handles attached) which, it turns out, … Continue reading
Posted in American politics, Culture Wars, Liberty Clip
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A bit like the Queen approving the Declaration of Independence
European Parliament: MEPs set to approve Brexit deal in historic vote. The European Parliament is set to approve the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union in an historic vote on Wednesday. The 751 representatives will debate the … Continue reading
Posted in International, Liberty Clip
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Tony Abbott condemned by Louise Milligan’s nana
As my Irish Nana would have said: Jesus, Mary and Holy Saint Joseph. I have been out tonight and just caught up with this from the excellent @BrendanDonohoe7. https://t.co/tVOoJA8IyT — Louise Milligan (@Milliganreports) December 2, 2019 Latest … Respected non-Catholic … Continue reading
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Inspiration for Victorians
I’ll definitely make sure I see this. The Michael Herbig-directed film tells the true story of the Strelzyk and Wetzel families who escaped East Germany to freedom in a home-made hot-air balloon in 1979. Via Instapundit. Deutsche Welle review: ‘Balloon’ depicts … Continue reading
Posted in History, Liberty Clip, Oppressive government
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Detraining Day
The white climate elitist kicks the black worker in the head from on high. Symbolically perfect. Report: Extinction Rebellion activist dragged from roof of London Underground train.
Posted in Liberty Clip, Politics of the Left
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