Umm… have you had a look at England’s demographics lately? Check out the mayor of London for starters.
I’m sure Amy Wax knows plenty about England and could explain to you, in excruciating detail, exactly what is wrong with England.
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No, it’s not. England was “successful, peaceful, orderly, prosperous, technologically advanced, democratically sound” until recently. Three guesses for the explanation for the change.
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No disagreement there. The point is that it was inaccurate (wrong) for Ms. Wax to praise an England that no longer exists. If she had made the assertion that England once upon a time was “peaceful, orderly, prosperous, technologically advanced, democratically sound”, but that England has now gone – then I would have wholeheartedly agreed with her.
The Roman Empire once established world peace for over a century, and created prosperity for millions of citizens. But that was then, and this is now.
If Ms. Wax wanted to outline her views on where England lost the plot and fell away from those characteristics, that would have been useful.
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Knowing a bit about professor Wax, I’m pretty sure that what she had in mind.
Edit: In the context given in the New Yorker article, Amy Wax is “… known in recent years for her belief in the superiority of “Anglo-Protestant culture.” I think we can agree that England is no longer an exemplar of Anglo-Protestant culture. This was precisely the point I made, above.
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I didn’t take the quote that @Citizen_bitcoin posted by Amy Wax as a statement of current England. I think she was using a bit of nuance in asking the question. Whether these countries exist today or not, anyone can easily point to countries in history that did meet the description. To the degree they no longer meet the description or never did meet the description, a person can easily recognize the cultural differences.
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We need 80,000 more employees to go after the 5800 employees not paying their taxes. Within the 80,000 hired as many as 6000 will not pay their taxes and therefore an additional 80,000 employees will be needed. Experts claim the hiring will end when all US citizens work for the IRS at which point more than 30 million IRS employees will not be paying their taxes.
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Great piece by Mollie Hemingway
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James O’Keefe strikes again!
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Rick Perry on Letterman the day after his subpar debate in 2011
Inter-memetic warfare. Goes back a long time.
This novel nicely talks about this: American Gods - Wikipedia
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I’m not surprised China is anti religion especially anti Islam.
Is anyone surprised by their behavior?
Contrast China with London or Berlin
Islam is the intolerant minority until they become the intolerant majority
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“… until they become the intolerant aggressively totalitarian majority”. If you think SJW’s and global ‘warmist’ types are aggressive in their ideologies, just wait. A new standard of oppression will be set when islamist supremacists (redundant, I know) take the helm of western countries. “Just you wait, 'enry ‘iggans’” (old Mary Poppins tune).
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China anti-Islam? That may be, although the Communist Party is clearly much more anti-Falun Gong. The guys in charge in any system don’t like any people who fail to kiss the ring. Just look at how Our Betters in the West treat “Climate Change Deniers” or those who question the CovidScam.
Pre-CovidScam, I was on a business trip in Western China. Our partners took us on a weekend trip to Xi’an – the Terracotta Army – and we joined a tour of the city. This was a tour for ordinary Chinese citizens; we were the only foreigners there. One of the highlights of this Chinese tour was a visit to the Muslim Quarter and its mosque, which was in beautiful well-maintained condition.
Should I believe my lying eyes or what some guy posts on X?
The consistent problem for humanity is that the kind of person who comes to dominate in any system – religious, communist, capitalist, democratic – works by dividing the population to conquer & control it (us). Identify an “enemy”; provoke the “enemy”; then marshal a reaction when the “enemy” responds. But enough about Our Betters’ proxy war in the Ukraine.
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Maybe the problem is Arabic or Islam plus Arabic?
Indonesia has a large Muslim population but they seem to tolerate the West, coexist with the West.
Malaysia has a large Muslim population. We rarely hear about them in the news.
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https://www.perplexity.ai/search/asts-vs-starlink-dEMYmgpnQLmKgh_KfHxONg#0
AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) and Starlink, a SpaceX project, are both competing in the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite space race, but they have different focuses and strategies.
AST SpaceMobile
- Focus: Direct-to-cell satellite connectivity, aiming to provide cellular service in remote areas using large satellites with phased-array antennas.
- Partnerships: Signed agreements with major carriers like AT&T and Verizon, and over 35 global mobile network operators[1][2][4].
- Technology: Invested heavily in R&D with significant technological advancements and patents[2].
- Current Status: Launched two prototype satellites and plans to launch more to achieve continuous coverage[4].
Starlink
- Focus: Initially broadband internet via fixed terminals, now expanding to direct-to-cell services.
- Partnerships: Collaborating with T-Mobile to provide emergency text messaging and future voice and data services[2][4].
- Technology: Benefits from SpaceX’s extensive launch capabilities and vertically integrated operations[1][2].
- Current Status: Launched several direct-to-cell satellites and plans to expand services[4][5].
Comparison
- Market Approach: ASTS focuses on direct-to-device connectivity leveraging existing cellular infrastructure, while Starlink integrates cellular services into its broader internet service.
- Technological Edge: ASTS has advanced phased-array technology and significant industry partnerships, whereas Starlink benefits from SpaceX’s launch infrastructure and broader service offerings[2][5].
- Deployment: ASTS is still in early stages with limited satellite launches, whereas Starlink has a more extensive satellite network already in place[1][4].
Both companies are poised to play significant roles in the LEO satellite market, with ASTS potentially having an edge in direct-to-cell technology and partnerships, while Starlink leverages its comprehensive infrastructure and broader service scope.
Sources
[1] How will Starlink compete with ASTS? - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/1d3w1s2/how_will_starlink_compete_with_asts/
[2] The Low Earth Orbit Satellite Space Race: Starlink Versus AST … The Low Earth Orbit Satellite Space Race: Starlink Versus AST SpaceMobile
[3] Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to-smartphone … Google and AT&T invest in Starlink rival for satellite-to-smartphone service | Hacker News
[4] AT&T Goes Up Against T-Mobile, Starlink With AST SpaceMobile … https://www.pcmag.com/news/att-goes-up-against-t-mobile-starlink-with-ast-spacemobile-satellite-deal
[5] AST SpaceMobile: A SpaceX And Starlink Threat Appears https://seekingalpha.com/article/4661364-ast-spacemobile-spacex-starlink-threat-appears
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