Topic: Commonwealth

Mark Steyn reported on GB News that the British government is funding pilot programs to introduce insects into human diets. The program reportedly involves feeding caterpillar soup to school children in Zimbabwe as a test case for spreading insect consumption throughout the Commonwealth. Steyn critiques the globalist push to replace meat and dairy with crickets and locusts.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham, England, featured controversial imagery, including a giant mechanical bull and a structure resembling the Tower of Babel. Critics describe the performance as elitist "Moloch worship" and a satanic ritual.

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer spoke at the Commonwealth Club about his post-government career. Spicer announced the launch of his own podcast, a move the hosts mock as a predictable step for former political figures looking to remain relevant in the media landscape.

The National Health Service (NHS) was recently judged as the best healthcare system in the world by the Commonwealth Fund, outranking France, Germany, and Switzerland. Theresa May used this ranking to congratulate staff and push back against political "weaponization" of the service by the Labour Party. The hosts compared her rhetoric to that of Donald Trump, noting the highly nationalistic tone of the announcement.

EU Parliament member Daniel Hannan criticizes the centralization of power in Brussels and the erosion of British sovereignty. He advocates for the UK to leave the EU and form a closer organic union with other English-speaking nations like the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand based on shared values and history.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addressed the Commonwealth Club, demanding that Pakistan reform its tax system to increase its 9% tax-to-GDP ratio. Clinton argued that the Pakistani elite must contribute more to their own development if they expect continued US aid. This pressure is characterized as "economic hitman" tactics designed to exert control over foreign resources and infrastructure.

Reports from Delhi describe extreme security measures for the Commonwealth Games, including sandbag bunkers, machine guns, and the confiscation of everyday items like coins and house keys. The hosts compare these measures to the anticipated security environment for the upcoming London Olympics.

The hosts play a clip from the BBC where a presenter mocks the name of Indian official Sheila Dikshit (pronounced Dixit) during coverage of the Commonwealth Games. They criticize the broadcaster for elitism and juvenile behavior, suggesting the incident reflects underlying racism in the British media establishment.

A general strike is scheduled for September 29th in Spain as the "World Cup high" wears off. Meanwhile, preparations for the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi are described as a disaster, with reports of dengue fever, stagnant ponds, and a campaign to forcibly remove beggars and the disabled from the streets.

The official royal website lists the various realms of the British Commonwealth, including Canada, Belize, and Tuvalu. The discussion questions the modern military and financial obligations of Commonwealth members compared to the historical British Empire.