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politics1 year ago

"From Conservative Conference to Crisis: The Rise of NatCons"

A conservative conference in Brussels, featuring speakers like Nigel Farage and Viktor Orban, faced a series of challenges including police attempts to shut it down and venue evictions by local mayors. The event, organized by the Edmund Burke Foundation, highlighted the clash between conservative views and liberal norms, with speakers expressing anti-EU, anti-immigrant, and anti-liberal sentiments. Despite the disruptions, the conference continued after a court ruling overturned the ban, sparking debates about free speech and democracy.

politics1 year ago

"CPAC Auditions: Trump's Potential VP Picks Vie for Spot by His Side"

Potential vice presidential contenders, including Senator J.D. Vance, Representative Elise Stefanik, Gov. Kristi Noem, and Kari Lake, auditioned for the spot at Donald Trump's side during their appearances at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). Their speeches emphasized loyalty and deference to Trump, with fiery rhetoric and flattery, as they sought to appeal to the former president, who faces legal troubles. Stefanik, in particular, aggressively defended Trump and portrayed herself as an early supporter, despite previous private criticism.

politics2 years ago

"Elon Musk's Call for Increased Italian Population and Energy Neutrality"

Elon Musk was a star guest at an annual conference organized by Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party, where he urged the crowd to "make more Italians" to save Italy's culture. Italy has one of the lowest birth rates in the world. Meloni, a fan of fantasy literature, personally invited Musk to the conference. Musk also discussed the "woke mind virus" and the importance of regulating artificial intelligence.

politics2 years ago

Lauren Boebert's Controversial Theater Appearances Spark Apologies and Summit Speaker Announcement

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert, who recently caused controversy for disrupting a performance of "Beetlejuice," has been announced as a speaker at the Texas Youth Summit, a conservative conference promoting "Judeo-Christian principles" and conservatism. The announcement comes after Boebert apologized for her behavior at the theater and amid scrutiny over her actions during the performance. The summit, aimed at children and young adults, will be held at the end of the month and features other conservative speakers such as Donald Trump Jr. and Charlie Kirk.