WRU Unplugger of the Year

The WRU Unplugger of the Year need not be a monarchist, nor regret the fall of the Old European Order. The WRU Unplugger of the Year is simply the one who is considered to have done most in bringing about the unplugging of the Wilson Revolution.

The awardee has done an excellent job at exposing how the American Empire behind closed doors maintains the Wilsonian World Order, through – but not limited to – bullying other nations into contributing to maintaining and further developing a world in its image.

The 2010 WRU Unplugger of the Year is:

Mr. Julian Paul Assange

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Quote of the Month

Writes Mr. Stephen Mauzy over at Mises Daily:

Facts ruin — as they so often do — a perfectly good theory. A cursory vetting of the evidence reveals that elected representatives are no more deliberative, nor sapient, nor any less rapacious than the plebeians whose vote they seek. It is understandable, really: the plebeians, theoretically and in fact, are the ultimate judge of all ideas and the source of all power; thus, they demand a representative who excels in nullity and mediocrity in order to best reflect majority opinion. The plebeians demand a mirror, even if it is cracked.

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Some Quotes at the End of the Month

Writes “Metternich” at the weblog Untimely Observations at Alternative Right:

Philosopher-kings tend to disappear when democracy, "meritocracy," and bureaucracy--all designed to enable wiser government--gain power in a society. For contrary to what we now believe, the King must not become King because he is wise: rather, he must become wise because he is the King.

The Mad Monarchist writes:

There are no guarantees in politics as in life but the odds are greatly in favor of one trained from birth being able to do the job required of them than the odds would be that 51% of the public will choose the best candidate based solely on their ability to do the job rather than being able to talk a good game, have lots of money for advertising and telling the people what they want to hear rather than what will be to the benefit of the country.

Writes Mr. Bruce Charlton at his weblog Bruce Charlton's Miscellany:

Under divine monarchy (the Byzantine model) the monarch believes himself subject to God, and the people believe themselves subject to God - hence to the monarch (if he be a genuine monarch, properly devout).

All authority comes down from God and via the monarch. And that authority is divine.

Under modern democracy, authority comes from man - but not from a particular man, but from a mass of men - from the system used to determine the will of a mass of men.

Québec City Holds Off

235 years ago today, a rebel attempt to capture Québec City failed.

Budapest 1916

94 years ago today, the latest Hungarian coronation took place.

The End of Rasputin

94 years ago, Rasputin was murdered.

Savannah Seized

232 years ago today, General Sir Archibald Campbell and his forces captured Savannah in the Province of Georgia.

Non Grata

154 years ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this weblog was born.

Assent to Spanish Democracy

32 years ago today, King Juan Carlos I of Spain gave his assent to the democratic constitution, after a referendum 3 weeks earlier.

Nationalizing of Railroads

Four score and a long measure years ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this weblog announced nationalization of U.S. railroads.

Assent to Civil Constitution

Eleven score years ago today, Louis XVI gave Royal Assent to the Civil Constitution of the Clergy.

Merry Christmas

Wishing all readers a Merry Christmas.

Enjoy from Vienna:

A Romanov Christmas memorial:

The Christmas Truce

The Christmas Truce took place eight dozen years ago.

It was the Christmas Truce of 1914.

Independent Catholic News reports on later truces (H/T: The Western Confucian).

Also via The Western Confucian, Daniel O'Donell:

The same song by Celtic Thunder:

Empress and Queen

Eight score and a baker's dozen years ago today, Elisabeth of Bavaria was born.

Savenay 1793

217 years ago today, the Battle of Savenay took place.

The Sword and Sea notes Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's 1993 dedication of those who rose against the revolution (via Et Lux in Tenebris Lucet and The Western Confucian).

Commanding Rebel Steps Down

227 years ago today, General George Washington stepped down as commander.

Germano-Bolshevik Talks

Four score and a long dozen years ago today, the Germans and the Bolsheviks started peace talks.

Jack Hunter on WikiLeaks

Mr. Jack Hunter, aka The Southern Avenger, defends WikiLeaks:

Please also do check out Mr. Hans Lysglimt's interview with Mr. Julian Assange over at LewRockwell.com.

Liu Xiaobo for Peace?

The Western Confucian draws our attention this year's Nobel Peace Laureate's support for war.

It seems this year's Nobel Peace Laureate in absentia is a supporter of hard Wilsonianism. Well, the Norwegian Nobel Committee's support for such is nothing new under the sun.

BTW, the article linked to also includes an attack on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. The late Russian's support for more American fighting in Vietnam seems to be an issue. Although there are severe problems with America's involvement in Vietnam, a discussion on which we will leave here, it is important to keep in mind that Solzhenitsyn was not a Nobel Peace Laureate.

Rebels Recognized by King of France

233 years ago today, the Kingdom of France recognized those United States.

A "Tea Party"

237 years ago today, rebels dumped tea into the sea in Boston Harbor.

Evacuation at Gallipoli

95 years ago today, British forces started a full retreat from Gallipoli.

Bill of Rights into Force

A year short of eleven score years ago today, the United States Bill of Rights came into effect.

King of Finland Steps Down

92 years ago today, Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse renounced the throne of the Kingdom of Finland.

Wilson in the Crushed World

Four score and a dozen years ago today, the bête noire of this weblog arrived for the post-WWI Versailles conference.

Jamhuri Day

47 years ago today, Kenya became independent, and Queen Elizabeth II assumed the title of Queen of Kenya. 46 years ago today, Her Majesty stepped down as Queen of Kenya, the country becoming a republic.

As recently as this August, a new constitution was promulgated. It is likely that grave problems with the Kenyan democracy are still ahead.

Pennsylvania Ratifies

Seven years short of a dozen score years ago today, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ratified the United States Constitution.

Money Madness Continued

Schiff, Rogers, Faber, and more:

Non Grata Peace Prize

Nine decades ago today, a representative of the Persona Non Grata of this weblog received on his behalf in the Hall of the Norwegian Parliament, the Nobel Peace Prize for the previous year.

Quantitative Easing...

Sing along with the gang:

Dr. Robert P. Murphy takes down Dr. Ben Bernanke:

So does Mr. Jon Stewart:

Jerusalem Surrendered

Four score and a dozen years ago today, the Holy City was surrendered to British forces.

King Oscar Passing

103 years ago today, Oscar II, King of Sweden and formerly King of Norway, passed on.

Lloyd George Becomes PM

Half a dozen years short of a century ago today, David Lloyd George, deliverer of an address to the American Club in London and the Limehouse Speech, became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.


Previously: Lloyd George – Friend of Liberty, The Limehouse Speech?

A Day that Will Indeed Live in Infamy

93 years ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this weblog signed the declaration of war against Austria-Hungary, after having spoken three days earlier. The motion to declare war passed unopposed in the United States Senate. It was opposed by one United States Representative.

The Wikileaks Controversy

The state sees no boundaries upon itself. It intervenes to ever increasing levels in our homes, lives, and business, and it demands to know everything. Yet, it has no scruples about demanding “privacy” for itself on its very own terms.

Interview with the Prince of Liechtenstein

Peter Robinson of the Hoover Institution interviews His Serene Highness the Reigning Prince of Liechtenstein:

H/T: The Western Confucian

Works on the "Civil War"

The Imaginative Conservative presents several works on the American “Civil War.”


H/T: The Western Confucian

Sailing to Redraw

Four score and a dozen years ago today, the bête noire of this weblog set sail aboard the USS George Washington to redraw the map of Europe and make the world safe...

General Bonaparte

206 years ago today, General Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of the French.

Bolsheviks and Peace

Four score and a long dozen years ago today, the Bolsheviks reached an armistice with the Central Powers.

Franz Josef Ascends

Eight score and two years ago today, the reign of Emperor Franz Josef of Austria commenced.

Quote of the Month

Writes “Deogolwulf” over at his wonderful weblog The Joy of Curmudgeonry:

Oh, didn’t it turn out spiffing! And war-mongering, king-slaying, and revolution-seeking for the greater glory of the total-plebeian state — what a glad tale!

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Imperial Germany on Red October

Four score and a baker's dozen years ago today, the German Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Richard von Kühlmann applauded Lenin's rise to power.

Democracy in Tonga

A "commoner" Prime Minister has been elected in Tonga. The Independent so reports.


H/T: Royal World

"Marriage"

The Western Confucian has some reflections on what marriage is.

Oath of Haakon VII

Five score and five years ago today, King Haakon VII gave his constitutional oath.

Surrender in German East Africa

Four score and a dozen years ago today, German East Africa surrendered.

New York Departed

Eleven score and seven years ago today, His Britannic Majesty's forces left New York.

Royal Arrival

105 years ago today, King Haakon VII arrived in Christiania.

The Mises Institute in der Kaiserstadt

The Ludwig von Mises Institute, based in Auburn, Alabama, is having its 2011 Supporters Summit in Kaiserstadt Wien.

The event is set to September 19 through 23.

The TSA

Some videos on the latest controversy:

Legislators taking action:

And legal authorities too:

LRC has more on the controversy. The Western Confucian does too.

Quantitative Easing Explained

Archduke Otto

The Royal Forums celebrate the Archduke Otto.

Austro-Hungarian Emperor-Kings

Half a dozen years short of a century ago today, Emperor-King Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary passed away.

Archduke Karl ascended the thrones of the Dual Monarchy.

The Bill of Rights in New Jersey

Eleven score and a year ago today, the State of New Jersey ratified the United States Bill of Rights.

Archduke Otto 98

The Archduke Otto is today 98 years old.

Happy Birthday to His Imperial and Royal Highness!

Gettysburg Address

147 years ago today, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.

On this day we recall the words of Samuel Langhorne Clemens:

Wherefore being all of one mind, we do highly resolve that government of the grafted by the grafter for the grafter shall not perish from the earth.

Remember also some words of Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn:

While it is perhaps true that “one cannot fool all the people all the time,” it seems that one can fool millions for centuries.

A behemoth was to rise to make the world “safe” for democracy.

King Haakon VII

A century and five years ago today, the Parliament of the Kingdom of Norway proclaimed Prince Carl of Denmark as King of Norway.

Departed Constantinople

A dozen years short of a century ago today, Sultan Mehmed VI departed Constantinople.

Prime Minister Selmer

Six years short of two centuries ago today, Christian August Selmer, Norwegian Prime Minister of King Oscar II, who fought with His Majesty against the usurping Parliament during the “constitutional crisis” of the 1880s, was born.

Prime Minister Selmer met with King Oscar at Sofiero Palace to discuss how to handle the “constitutional crisis.”

Articles of Confederation Adopted

233 years ago today, the Articles of Confederation were adopted for ratification, submitted to the rebel colonies two days later.

Viva o Imperador do Brasil!

Eleven to the power of two years ago today, Emperor Pedro II was deposed.



Emperor Pedro II profile at The Mad Monarchist.

The House of Lords

Mr. Theodore Harvey of Royal World marks Thursday's 11^th anniversary of the the House of Lords Act.

Landsdowne and the War

94 years ago today, Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice, the 5^th Marquess of Lansdowne, former Governor General of Canada and Viceroy of India, expressed disagreement with the Allied war effort. About a year later, he wrote (according to the History Channel):

[The] prolongation [of the war] will spell ruin for the civilized world, and an infinite addition to the load of human suffering which already weighs upon it[...]

Norwegian Referendum

A century and five years ago today, Norwegians went to the polls on the issue of the vacant throne.

Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month

Four score and a dozen years ago today, the Great War came to an end. More than four years of brutal killing fortunately came to an end.

Unfortunately, it also meant the end of the old world.

German Abdication Announced

92 years ago today, Emperor Wilhelm II's abdication was announced.

World Bank Endorses Gold

Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank, argues for a gold standard. So CNBC reports. And so does the Guardian.

Charles A. Coulombe 50

The American monarchist Charles A. Coulombe is 50 today. Happy Birthday!

America Makes Peace with Austria

89 years ago today, the peace treaty after the Great War between Austria and those United States came into force.

Red Russia

Four score and a baker's dozen years ago today, the world was struck by Red October.

Election of Jefferson Davis

Seven score and nine years ago today, Jefferson Davis was elected President of the Confederate States of America.

A Most Dangerous Landslide

Two years short of a century ago today, the Persona Non Grata of this weblog was elected the 28^th POTUS in a landslide victory.