The Chevalier discusses his 4th of July celebration at Lake Tahoe. He also discusses his love for the United States and his visits to all 50 States.
His mention of the American Heritage article, 'The Glorious Unsafe 4th' reminds me of a friend who, not that many years ago, lost his leg in a fireworks accident.
The discussion of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn begins quite amusingly. Then he goes into the topic of the number of literary lights of the early 20th century who were members of the original Order. And, for the record, despite Mr Frankini's ignorance, not only am I familiar with Sax Rohmer, he's one of my favourite writers.
He then explains what the ceremonial magic of the Golden Dawn actually was and the occult revival of the late 19th century. Which, inexplicably leads to an absolutely great discussion of children's literature and parents' responsibilities in helping their children read good literature.
His discussion of the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen is fascinating. He approves of his Cause for Canonisation and he greatly admires the 'later' Sheen who became unpopular by adhering to Catholic doctrine. The 'earlier' Sheen, as he says, 'comforted but did not challenge'.
On Benito Mussolini he points out his mixed feelings and agrees with Pope Pius XI's denunciation of Fascism, mentioning Mussolini's anti-Catholicism and republicanism until he pretended to change in order to seize power. Of course, he immediately reverted to his anti-Catholicism and republicanism when Hitler set him up as Duce of the puppet State of the Italian Social Republic, a/k/a the 'Salo Republic'.
He quickly dismisses the accusations of iconoclasm against the Emperor Charlemagne.
His membership in the Royal Stuart Society leads to an amusing anecdote regarding an American who saw him in formal evening dress after a banquet and asking him why he was so dressed.
He then discusses the origins of the Society and its ideology of Jacobitism, and the descent of the Jacobite claim to the House of Wittelsbach.
His explication of Sinarquismo is enlightening. Most Americans have never heard of the movement, but it is extremely important in Mexican history as an attempt to implement Catholic Social Teaching in Mexico.
He points out the anti-Catholic and republican policy of the United States in regard to Latin America, the growth of Sinarquismo amongst Mexican Americans, and their sympathies for Nazism and Fascism because of their quite justified hatred of the meddling 'Gringos'.
This leads into an interesting discussion of the 'Battle of Los Angeles' in 1942 which led to looting and civil unrest as AA batteries opened fire on probably nonexistent Japanese airplanes. Charles' favourite explanation is that it was an alien invasion from which LA saved the world, but unfortunately it led to the Zoot Suit Riots, between off duty service men and Mexican Americans, many of whom were Sinarquistas.
And it closes with a wonderful conspiracy dealing with James, Cardinal McIntyre, the Chevalier's confessor for four years,the 'Roswell Landing' and the fact that the Chevalier attended university in Roswell.
His defence of the Proud Boys is priceless! If you don't stand for Western Civilisation, he suggests that you stop speaking English, wearing Western clothing, and eating European food.
Golden Dawn Protecting Trump with Magic 6:50 Archbishop Fulton Sheen 20:25 Benito Mussolini 25:22 Charlemagne & Iconoclasm 30:38 Royal Stuart Society 31:13 The Sinarquista Movement 43:53 THE BATTLE OF LOS ANGELES 50:53 The Proud Boys 57:41
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