Here is the recording of our latest session. The West did not stumble into prosperity by accident, nor was its success a function of mere biology. The discussion opened with a visceral look at the intellectual decay of our modern discourse. The room observed that the term "white" has become a clumsy, often weaponized shorthand for something far more significant: the Enlightenment inheritance. We noted that the Left relies on this racial monolith to erase the specific cultural histories of the Irish, the Scots, the Italians, and the Russians. By collapsing these distinct identities into a single category, they create a convenient target for collective guilt. Friction emerged when the conversation turned to the utility of pride. The collective argued that being proud of an immutable characteristic is logically thin, yet the room recognized a tactical necessity. When a culture is told to be ashamed of its existence, "pride" becomes a refusal to submit to a lie. We observed that the Enlightenment: the very system that invented equality under the law and the abolition of slavery: is being dismantled by the same people who claim to champion justice. The room concluded that the British Empire was not the villain of the historical record, but its most transformative actor. It was the only power to voluntarily turn its back on the slave trade and use its global reach to enforce that liberation on others. To apologize for this legacy is not an act of virtue: it is an act of historical illiteracy. We are living in the ruins of a serious culture, where the facts of our progress are being traded for the comforts of victimhood. We operate a space for those who prefer the cold light of reality to the warmth of a crowd. Our daily calls are dedicated to the preservation of Western intellectual sovereignty. You are invited to join the conversation and defend the principles of the Enlightenment. View the calendar at this link to join our next discussion: https://www.skool.com/libertypolitics/calendar

I don't fear death; I've faced the harsh realities of the world long enough to accept my own end. What troubles me is the thought of those jihadists celebrating over my lifeless body, reveling in their victory after brutalizing me for questioning their extreme beliefs. I refuse to go silently; I want to instill fear in these terrorists and make them feel the terror they've imposed on Non-Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Jews, atheists and all who value freedom of expression. Israel appears to understand the real solution to the persistent threats posed by Islamist extremism—a perspective sharpened by their ongoing struggles, which could guide others in navigating the nightmare now spreading across Europe, North America, Australia, India, and beyond. We've witnessed similar patterns from Paris to London and New York to Sydney: no-go zones, knife attacks, grooming gangs, synagogue bombings, and violence against those who challenge fanaticism, while authorities often remain passive. In Sweden, grenades are routinely used; in France, churches are targeted and chants of "Allahu Akbar" fill the streets; in Britain, counter-terrorism operations are frequent, yet the ideology continues to spread unchecked. On campuses, Jewish students conceal their identities as pro-Hamas rallies celebrate acts of terror. Instead of responding firmly, the free world apologizes and accommodates, offering cultural sensitivity instead of strength. Israel stands alone in refusing to follow this path of defeat. Their strategy—thorough intelligence operations against terror networks, preemptive actions to neutralize threats, robust defenses, strict laws against incitement, and a culture that prioritizes survival—has allowed this small nation to withstand surrounding enemies. They don’t wait for attacks to happen; they take decisive, proportionate action. They expose collaborators, disrupt funding, and make the penalties for terrorism unthinkably high. Imagine if the rest of the free world could adopt even a bit of that determination: viewing Islamist extremism as the totalitarian ideology it is, infiltrating radical groups, deporting inciters without lengthy processes, closing down terror-related places of worship, and presenting a united front that boldly declares, "not here, not ever." For me, this isn’t about revenge; it’s about survival, ensuring that one day, freethinkers, Jews, women and anyone targeted by this extremist ideology can walk freely without fear, while the terrorists are forced into hiding. Israel has proven it can be done. The question remains: does the free world have the courage to learn from it?

Pakistan and expatriate Pakistanis are at the forefront of Islamic terrorism worldwide. Zoom in the photo to see.