https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2011/07/26/the-myths-of-oslo/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 10:21:14 -0400<![CDATA[The more I look at the Oslo massacre, the more I am struck by how archaic it all is. The killer fancies himself a noble defender of a Western world that no longer exists, and has not existed, really, since the First World War destroyed it. He is the sort of fascist who believes in the myth of a Golden Age that must be restored, and vaingloriously sees himself a member of the elite chosen by history to defend the mythical West.]]>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:33:44 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2011/07/26/the-myths-of-oslo-n187309