Morning Wire The War On Christmas | Dec. 11, 2021
Dec 11, 2021
A controversial EU memo aims to reshape Christmas language, igniting backlash from religious leaders and raising questions about cultural identity. Meanwhile, resignations plague the vice president's office amid reports of low morale and pressure on her administration. The podcast also dives into extreme COVID-19 policies worldwide, particularly in Australia, scrutinizing the effects on civil liberties. As various countries implement severe vaccine mandates, the effectiveness of these measures in light of the mild Omicron variant is hotly debated.
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EU Christmas Directive Backlash
- The EU advised staff to avoid Christian language at Christmas, causing backlash.
- Pope Francis compared this to Nazi/communist propaganda and other leaders called it "woke nonsense."
Turmoil in Harris' Office
- Kamala Harris's office faces staff resignations amid reports of a chaotic, "soul-destroying" environment.
- Critics point to her handling of the border crisis and a perceived lack of preparation as contributing factors.
Extreme Global COVID Policies
- Australia has implemented extreme COVID-19 policies, including mandatory internment in camps for positive cases and close contacts.
- Other countries like Italy and Greece have also implemented strict mandates, including fines for unvaccinated seniors.