Commentary

When Refugees Were Conquerors – Taki’s Magazine – Taki’s Magazine

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There was simply no debate back then that a mass influx of European refugees to Africa would have been a conquest, not a “humanitarian crisis” that Africans, with their ample space and nutrient-rich soil, had some kind of responsibility to sit back and accept.
— Read on takimag.com/article/when-refugees-were-conquerors/

Here’s What It Takes to Hike a Long Trail

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For even the experienced weekend backpacker, long thru-hikes like the Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) can seem like a whole new league. Two nights in the woods becomes five months, leaving work early on Friday turns into quitting your job, boots will collect thousands more miles, and every extra pound becomes that much more crucial. But at the same time, trails like these are showing up on more and more people’s life-lists. That’s for good reason: They’re spectacular! But how do you go about preparing to hike for months at a time?

— Read on curiosity.com/topics/heres-what-it-takes-to-hike-a-long-trail-curiosity

5 Ways to Spot Psychopaths and Narcissists

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At some point, you’ve probably had to cut someone toxic out of your life. Whether it’s a distant friend or a close family member, sometimes you realize that a person just isn’t good for you. If that toxicity stems from diagnosable personality disorders like psychopathy or narcissism, there are certain behaviors you can watch for. Knowing common red flags can help you avoid the wrong people.

— Read on curiosity.com/topics/5-ways-to-spot-psychopaths-and-narcissists-curiosity

Our Own American Genocide: “Gosnell,” the Movie – The Imaginative Conservative

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While “Gosnell” tells the true story of a squalid, back-street abortion mill, we are also reminded by the film that the majority of baby murders are committed legally by nice, middle-class people who are well-connected, well-off, well-educated, well-spoken, and well-funded… (essay by Dwight Longenecker)
— Read on www.theimaginativeconservative.org/2018/10/american-genocide-gosnell-movie-dwight-longenecker.html