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“The barbarians never take a city until someone holds the gates open for them.” In 2009, Christopher Hitchens issued a direct warning that Britain has since ignored at its peril. He urged the British people to resist the encroachments of radical Islam while they still could before the right to voice dissent or even mild complaint was taken away from them. That day has arrived. Hitchens saw how the term “Islamophobia” was already being smuggled into the culture, not as a defense against genuine prejudice, but as a weapon to equate any criticism of Islamic doctrine or its absolutist preachings with racism and bigotry. This rhetorical tactic was advanced by radical Islamist networks, including Muslim Brotherhood affiliates, and enthusiastically adopted by progressive clergy, Christian and Jewish alike, along with the multiculturalist establishment in academia, media, and the bureaucracy. The result is exactly what Hitchens predicted. A de facto alliance between multicultural leftism and Islamist absolutism. One side eroded cultural confidence and free speech norms to hold the gates open. The other is now advancing through the breach. The choice is no longer abstract. Either the West fights to dismantle this alliance and its grip on its institutions, or the people of the West will forfeit their country, their culture, and their civilization. Heed Hitchens’s warning. Resist while you still can.

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is SUPPORTING the conservative province of Alberta breaking away from Canada and joining forces with the United States. Massive lines are forming of fed up Albertans pushing to secede. They could gain independence and later seek US statehood. 👀 BESSENT: “We should let them come down into the US. Alberta is a natural partner to the US.” “Alberta is rich in natural resources, but they won’t let them build a pipeline.” I’d welcome it. Economic partnership now. 51st state later. 🇺🇸

Courtesy of Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office FB page. 🇸🇪 WHEN SWEDEN MEETS SOUTH TEXAS 🤠 This afternoon on I-37, Deputy Chief Eric Kaiser responded to a minor accident involving five guys from Sweden — and found a Swedish flag flying proud off the back of their rental motorhome on the side of the highway. It's World Cup time, and it turns out these five Swedes flew into Dallas, picked up an RV, and have been chasing their national team across North America — already caught a match in Monterrey, Mexico, with stops in Houston and Los Angeles still ahead. Talk about dedication to your nation's team! Good news: everybody was okay. Texas DPS Troopers and our Deputy Chief made sure they were safe and squared away before they got back on the road. They told us that back home, Texas and our Deputy Sheriff's are something they'd only seen in the movies...they didn't expect to find the genuine article out here in Atascosa County. We showed them some real South Texas hospitality, and they even wanted a photo for the journal of their American road trip. Safe travels, fellas! While we'll be cheering for Team USA, we'll give a wink and a nod to Sweden winning a few games along the way. 💙💛 ⭐ Atascosa County Sheriff's Office

To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.

Dolan's comments felt petty, and so did his conduct. Zohran Mamdani is not just the Mayor of New York, he is a lifelong Knicks fan who, like millions of New Yorkers, waited decades to see this championship. The Knicks finally ended their 53-year title drought during his mayoralty, making the victory even more memorable for the city. Instead of appreciating the enthusiasm and support he brought to the celebration, Dolan chose to take cheap shots. On a day that should have been about unity, gratitude, and celebrating the team, those remarks felt unnecessary.

The Obama presidential library really is stunning.

Creek Bed and Tent Town, West Anderson Lane.

How did this much “foreign occupation” take over……in of all places….Texas.

“The founders fell terribly short of the Declaration’s promise.” Former President Barack Obama took aim at America’s founders during the opening of his presidential center, arguing they left slavery intact and limited political rights despite laying the groundwork for the nation. The remarks come just days before the United States marks its 250th anniversary, as Obama urged Americans to continue the work of building a “more perfect” union.