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HOUSTON , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sterling Group, a Houston -based, operationally focused middle market private equity firm, is pleased to announce that John Griffin and Claudine Lussier have been promoted to Partner. "We are excited to recognize the extraordinary contributions of John and Claudine," said Brad Staller , Partner at The Sterling Group. "Each has played a critical part in Sterling's success to date. We are thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them as Partners." John Griffin , Partner, joined Sterling in 2018 from McKinsey & Company's Houston office where he focused on strategic and operational initiatives for industrial and energy companies. John has been a leader on the PrimeFlight Aviation, West Star Aviation, Fencing Supply Group, Tangent Technologies, and Lynx FBO Network investment teams. John has also been a key member of the firm's Operations Committee, which drives continuous improvement in Sterling's own value creation capabilities. Claudine Lussier , Partner, Human Capital, joined Sterling in 2017 to lead Human Capital at Sterling and its portfolio companies. During Claudine's time at Sterling, she has contributed to a significant build-out of the team and has driven a dramatic improvement in Sterling's ability to drive value creation through the Human Capital lever. Claudine is a critical business partner to investment teams and management teams alike. To learn more about a career at The Sterling Group, please visit www.sterling-group.com/careers/ About The Sterling Group Founded in 1982, The Sterling Group is a private equity and private credit investment firm that targets investments in basic manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services companies. Typical enterprise values of these companies at initial formation range from $100 million to $750 million . Sterling has sponsored the buyout of 73 platform companies and numerous add-on acquisitions for a total transaction value of over $24 billion . Sterling currently has $9.4 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit www.sterling-group.com . Past performance is no guarantee of future results and all investments are subject to loss. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-sterling-group-names-two-new-partners-302336718.html SOURCE The Sterling Group, L.P.
Connor Gaydos, a man connected to an apparent parody project to relaunch the energy company Enron and become its new CEO , was hit in the face with a pie this week as he was entering a building in New York City. The incident was caught on video and went viral on social media Thursday. The clip shows Gaydos exiting an SUV shortly before an older man slams the pie into his face as two bodyguards intervene. The bizarre incident mirrored one from more than two decades earlier, when a California woman tossed a pie into the face of Enron’s then-CEO Jeffrey Schilling . Earlier this month, a group announced the scandal-plagued Texas company was returning exactly 23 years after filing for bankruptcy amid massive fraud. “With a bold new vision, Enron will leverage cutting-edge technology, human ingenuity, and the spirit of adaptation to address the critical challenges of energy, sustainability, accessibility and affordability,” the company said in a press release that raised questions about its legitimacy. The announcement was reportedly joined by billboards in the Houston area, a full-page ad in the Houston Chronicle and a video promoting the company’s comeback. An investigation conducted by Houston station KHOU turned up a disclaimer on the company’s website that read, “The information on the website is First Amendment-protected parody , represents performance art and is for entertainment purposes only.” Many have speculated the company’s reemergence is merely a publicity stunt promoting cryptocurrency .While the rest of the Notre Dame community figures out whether it's worth paying four figures for a ticket to the College Football Playoff first-round home game against Indiana, the men's basketball team continues to figure out how to survive without Markus Burton. Notre Dame (5-5) hosts its next-to-last nonconference game Wednesday night against Dartmouth (4-4), which plays its sixth contest of a seven-game road trip. The Fighting Irish took a promising step -- and snapped a five-game losing streak -- on Saturday by edging Syracuse 69-64 in their ACC opener. "We needed to be in a close game and we needed to win a close game so our guys can build some belief back," head coach Micah Shrewsberry said. "We can't take any steps back on Wednesday." Without Burton -- the stat sheet-stuffing sophomore point guard who injured the medial collateral ligament in his knee Nov. 26 against Rutgers -- the Irish are struggling to find someone to run the offense, as evidenced by their seven assists versus 15 turnovers against Syracuse. At the same time, players are filling the scoring void. Braeden Shrewsberry poured in a career-high-tying 25 points versus the Orange while hitting 6 of 11 3-point attempts. Tae Davis averaged 12.4 points and 7.2 shots per game when Burton was healthy, but he has upped his mean production to 16.6 points and 12.2 shots in the past five games. Micah Shrewsberry, though, prefers to measure progress on a possession-by-possession basis. "Just the toughness," he said. "There have been times when we haven't gotten the key stop. We haven't gotten the bucket when we quite need it. It gets deflating sometimes." Dartmouth knows that feeling. On Sunday, the Big Green took a one-point lead with 4:03 left in overtime at UIC -- and then failed to score on their final six possessions to suffer a 69-68 loss. The Big Green, who haven't posted a winning season since 1998-99, believe whole-heartedly in launching 3-pointers as they take 48 percent of their shots from behind the arc. Senior Cade Haskins (13.6 ppg) has hit a team-high 28 of 68 3-pointers this season, though fellow senior Ryan Cornish stacks up as the team's top scorer (14.3 ppg), passer (3.0 assists per game) and defender (2.3 steals per game). In its only previous game against a power-conference opponent, Dartmouth upset Boston College 88-83 on Nov. 29. --Field Level Media
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Tribune News Network DOHA: The State of Qatar's priority is humanitarian in dealing with the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic at the present time, and providing everything necessary to ensure continued stability there, saidAdvisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari. Al Ansari said, during the weekly media briefing organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, that the air bridge operated by the State of Qatar to provide relief to the Syrian brothers will continue as long as it is needed, noting the arrival of the fifth plane of the Qatari Armed Forces to Rafic Hariri Airport in Beirut onMonday, carrying more than 33 tonnes of aid, including medical supplies, food and shelter supplies provided by the Qatar Development Fund to Syria. That brought the total aid provided to the Syrians so far to 144 tonnes. He renewed the State of Qatar's call for the necessity of working to lift international sanctions on Syria as soon as possible, so that they do not become a barrier to the entry of aid in all its forms, so that the Qatari air bridge extends to airports inside Syrian territory, which facilitates the arrival of this aid. He added that the Qatari position is clear regarding lifting the sanctions on Syria, especially since the reasons leading to them, represented by the previous regime, have disappeared, which means that the reasons leading to these sanctions no longer exist today, and it has become imperative for the international community to work quickly to lift these sanctions. He explained that within the framework of the visit made by the Qatari delegation headed by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifito the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Mondayon board the first Qatar Airways flight to Damascus International Airport, the most prominent needs there were discussed, and how the State of Qatar can contribute to meeting these needs directly was discussed, stressing that Qatar will spare no effort in providing the necessary support to the Syrians. The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the technical team that accompanied the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Damascus aimed to identify the technical needs of the airport and discuss how to play a positive Qatari role in this regard, to ensure the rapid re-operation of the airport as an international airport, especially since it was subjected to very long periods of neglect, in addition to being bombed by the Israeli occupation. Al Ansari pointed out that the symbolic message associated with the landing of the Qatar Airways plane at Damascus International Airport reflects the State of Qatar’s full commitment to doing everything necessary to ensure the airport’s re-operation and the resumption of flights to the Syrian Arab Republic, explaining that flights will quickly return to the airport when the technical requirements for that are available. Al Ansari confirmed that the needs in the Syrian Arab Republic are being studied, and that the aid will be announced, explaining that some of it is related to the short and urgent term, and some of it is related to the strategic term. Al Ansari added: "The priority is for urgent humanitarian needs to ensure the success of the transitional phase and its passage without any complications, especially on the humanitarian side, and then work to ensure Syria's return to the Arab nation, and to see it as we have always aspired." He pointed out that the Syrian opposition embassy in the State of Qatar is the first of the new Syrian embassies, considering that this reflects the position of the State of Qatar, which has not changed since the first day of the Syrian crisis, and supports the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people by all available means. In this context, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the resumption of the Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Syrian Arab Republic on December 17, and the appointment of HE Khalifa Abdullah Al Mahmoud Al Sharif as Chargé d'Affaires there. He said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the resumption of the embassy's work comes after about 13 years of severing all diplomatic relations with the Syrian regime in 2011, as an expression of the State of Qatar's principled stand with the Syrian people's revolution and its steadfast support for their demands for a decent life, freedom and social justice, and as an affirmation of the State of Qatar's categorical rejection of all the regime's oppressive policies against the brotherly Syrian people. Al Ansari added that the ministry indicated that the resumption of the embassy’s work in conjunction with the victory of the Syrian people’s revolution reflects the continued firm and supportive position of the State of Qatar towards the Syrian people and their struggle to obtain their legitimate rights to a decent life, and enhances its relief efforts that began with an air bridge to help the Syrian people overcome the requirements of the transitional phase, noting the raising of the Qatari flag on December 21 in Damascus for the first time in 13 years. During the weekly media briefing, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to the meeting of HE Dr Al Khulaifi with HE Ahmed Al-Shara, Commander-in-Chief of the new administration in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic, within the framework of the visit made by the Qatari delegation to Damascus on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the close relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and consulted on the future of Syria and the prospects of the State of Qatar’s continued support for the brotherly Syrian people in all fields. He pointed out that the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed, during the meeting, the continued firm support of the State of Qatar for the Syrian brothers to build a state of institutions that is governed by justice, freedom, development and peace, and achieves the aspirations of the Syrian people, noting that the position of the State of Qatar was and still is firm and has not changed towards supporting the revolution of the brothers in Syria, and stressing that the upcoming decisions concern the Syrian people alone and should not be subject to guardianship from anyone and they are the master of their decision, and ensuring the unity of Syria and working on a peaceful transfer of power through a political process that includes all spectrums of the Syrian people. On the other hand, Al Ansari said during the weekly media briefing that it is too early to talk about investing in Syria at the present time, noting that the focus is now on providing everything necessary to support our Syrian brothers, especially in areas such as energy, the humanitarian aspect and infrastructure. Within the framework of ongoing communications on the situation in Syria, Al Ansari noted the phone call made by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on December 17 with HE Geir Pedersen, UN Special Envoy to Syria, where they discussed the latest developments in Syria, the position of the State of Qatar towards the ongoing developments in Syria and the need to support the transitional process in a way that preserves Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and the aspirations of its brotherly people. Al Ansari added, that the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out, during the call, the importance of concerted international efforts, including the efforts of the United Nations and its agencies, to support the Syrian people and achieve their legitimate aspirations for security, stability and prosperity. The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs referred to the meeting of Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad,on December 20, with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special Coordinator of the German Foreign Ministry in Syria HE Tobias Lindner, where they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, and discussed the latest developments in the region, especially in Syria. Regarding the Israeli practices regarding the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights, Al Ansari explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement in which it affirmed the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of the Israeli occupation government’s approval of a plan to expand Israeli settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. The ministry also stressed, in its statement, the need for the international community to assume its legal and moral responsibilities to compel the Israeli occupation to stop its attacks on Syrian territory, comply with international legitimacy resolutions, and show solidarity to confront its opportunistic plans. On the other hand, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, chaired, on December 17, the State of Qatar’s delegation participating in the meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which was held via videoconferencing. He pointed out that the minister stressed, in his speech during the meeting, the State of Qatar's commitment to working to achieve the goals of the SICA conference and build a more secure and prosperous future for the peoples of the Asian continent, where he said: "Our Asian continent is going through a historical turning point characterized by complex challenges and crises, whether on the security, economic or social levels. However, we believe that the Asian continent, with its enormous natural and human resources, remains a continent of opportunities and potential." He added that the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs pointed out that enhancing joint action and intensifying efforts to promote regional cooperation that achieves the aspirations of our peoples towards stability and prosperity is the demand of the peoples of this continent, stressing the State of Qatar's keenness to contribute to maintaining peace and security in the region and in the Asian continent, by presenting initiatives and undertaking mediations to reduce the severity of differences and tensions in order to achieve stability and prosperity, and adopting dialogue as a basic means to resolve all disputes between countries. Regarding the negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Al Ansari said: “The negotiations are still ongoing, as there are ongoing negotiations at the technical and technological level in Doha, and there are other tracks and contexts taking place in Cairo, and coordination is ongoing with our brothers in the Arab Republic of Egypt in this regard,” adding that no one can predict a specific time frame for reaching an agreement there. Al Ansari stressed that the situation in the Gaza Strip has not improved at all, and that the humanitarian crisis is getting worse, saying: “We reiterate our call to all parties to deal with the Qatari-Egyptian-American mediation with complete seriousness, and without any measures that may hinder the success of these negotiations.” The Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted the State of Qatar's welcome of the UN General Assembly's adoption of a resolution to refer the ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to the International Court of Justice, and considered that the adoption of the resolution by a majority of 137 votes reflects the broad international rejection of the decisions of the Israeli occupation authorities to ban UNRWA's activities in the occupied Palestinian territories. He pointed out that the State of Qatar warned that banning UNRWA activities would lead to serious humanitarian and political consequences, especially depriving millions of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria of its essential services, in addition to liquidating the Palestinian refugee issue and their right to return to their areas and homes. In a separate context, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Qatari-Iranian relations are stable and solid, as the two sides share work on some gas projects in the region, saying in this regard: “We are proud of our bilateral relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and our discussions are ongoing about events in the region.” Regarding the State of Qatar's relations with Russia, Al Ansari said that the State of Qatar's relationship with the Russian Federation is ongoing and positive, pointing out the Qatari side's involvement in another mediation between Russia and Ukraine in the framework of reuniting children affected by the war there with their families. On the Lebanese level, Al Ansari referred to the meeting of Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, on December 16, with General Joseph Aoun, Commander of the Lebanese Army, with HE Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Parliament, and with HE Najib Mikati, Prime Minister of the Caretaker Government. He explained that these meetings reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them, stressing His Excellency the great importance of the role of the Lebanese army in enhancing security and stability in Lebanon, and in preserving the sovereignty of the state and the unity of its territories in light of the increasing security and political challenges, and emphasizing the State of Qatar's firm position towards the Lebanese Republic, its unity and territorial integrity, and its continuous support for its brotherly people. Copy 24/12/2024 10
PEP GUARDIOLA is really finding Manchester City’s current slump difficult to swallow. The Catalan admitted a run like this can affect everything — from the amount of sleep he gets to his diet. 5 Pep Guardiola has struggled amid Man City's poor run of form Credit: AP 5 The Spaniard appeared to scratch his head several times during Man City's match against Feyenoord last month Recently, he has just been having soup for his evening meal as he is struggling to digest much else due to the nerves. With his kids grown up and his wife Cristina back in Barcelona, Pep admits it can be a lonely business being a coach during a bad run. He said this week: “You have people by your side but the pain of defeat only happens to one. “It’s true your friends are there but when you go to sleep and you turn off the light, there’s no consolation possible. Read More in Football BE MOR HUMBLE Ruben Amorim will teach Pep Guardiola how to be humble without burning cash “You have to swallow on it, spend a day or two and then come back.” But by and large Guardiola says his frame of mind is not much different to how it was in the spring, when his team were crowned champions for a fourth straight year. That is despite a run of seven defeats in the last ten matches — the same number as City suffered in the previous 105 games up until the end of April. The decline in his all-conquering team has been sudden and alarming and left many people scratching their head. Most read in Football LEVEL HEAD Clement shrugs off Celtic record as Rangers boss warns against Hoops' mind games BOOKIE BASHER Jim Delahunt's Celtic v Rangers League Cup Final verdict & 12/1 weekend acca LEAVE IT OUT Rodgers makes something clear about Clement 'financially out our league' claim CRYSTAL BALL Celtic vs Rangers score predictions as SunSport writers have their say FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS 5 City have managed just one win in the last 10 games Credit: Getty That includes Pep himself, who showed up for his press conference after the draw with Feyenoord last month with marks on his head and a cut on his nose. At the time he put it down to his nails getting too long — although he explained this week there was another factor. Man City manager Pep Guardiola sings song for Barcelona's 125th birthday Pep Guardiola's horror Man City run PEP GUARDIOLA admitted he is having sleepless nights as he endures his worst-ever spell as a manager. Here are the three-time defending Premier League champions' nightmare last 10 games... Oct 30: Tottenham 2 Man City 1 - DEFEAT Nov 2: Bournemouth 2 Man City 1 - DEFEAT Nov 5: Sporting Lisbon 4 Man City 1 - DEFEAT Nov 9: Brighton 2 Man City 1 - DEFEAT Nov 23 - Man City 0 Tottenham 4 - DEFEAT Nov 26: Man City 3 Feyenoord 3 - DRAW Dec 1: Liverpool 2 Man City 0 - DEFEAT Dec 4: Man City 3 Nottingham Forest - WIN Dec 7: Crystal Palace 2 Man City 2 - DRAW Dec 11: Juventus 2 Man City 0 - DEFEAT TOTAL - WINS 1, DRAWS 2, DEFEATS 7 He said: “I have a skin problem. I have to take antihistamine for the last two or three years. The nails, yes, I did them on my nose. But the rest was that.” Guardiola turns 54 next month and said in a recent interview he does not have the energy to take another club job after he leaves the Etihad. The question some have been asking since is whether he has enough within him for the rebuilding job needed at City. Some of the older players who have achieved so much for him — the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Ilkay Gundogan — are reaching the end of the road. And having achieved pretty much everything he set out to — and even more — with City, some wonder if he has the drive to go again. 5 Yet is easy to forget amid the chaos of the last seven weeks, that he signed a new two-year contract at the Etihad in the middle of it all. It was Pep who indicated he was ready to talk — despite a run of four straight losses before then — and the deal was concluded in a couple of hours. Given what has happened since and the problems he is facing, he may be asking himself whether he did the right thing. Those around him say he has no regrets and is more determined than ever to turn the season around. He accepted the challenge of staying on less than four weeks ago and there is no way he has changed his mind already. I have a skin problem. I have to take antihistamine for the last two or three years. The nails, yes, I did them on my nose. But the rest was that. Pep Guardiola His feeling all season has been that this was not the right time for him to hand over the keys to his successor and three months in, he was sure of it. The imminent verdict on the 130 charges of financial wrong-doing was a factor, as he has previously said he would not desert the club he loves in their hour of need. But the Club World Cup in the USA in the summer was also a consideration, as it will make the start of next season extremely difficult to navigate. Guardiola felt he wanted to navigate City through this tricky period and he remains determined to do that. In any case, Pep had predicted this would be a tough start to the season — partly due to strain of their recent success and the summer of international duty at Euro 2024 for most of his stars. 5 He did not quite expect it to be this tough, though, as the injuries have made the early months of the season even more challenging. But he remains convinced that once his trusted players are back, he will be able to turn them back into a force. Nothing that has happened since things started to unravel at the end of October has changed his mind. He said: “I have learned with football, not to go against feelings, what you feel at that moment. Read more on the Scottish Sun BATTY WEATHER Record-breaking snow & temps on the way for Scotland as expert issues warning GER KIDDING Tottenham fans blast ex-Spurs star as he's spotted wildly celebrating Gers goal “If I am sad, I am sad but I know it will pass. That’s how I see it.” A derby win over United on Sunday would help it to pass very quickly.
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Elisabeth Borne, only the second woman to serve as French prime minister, is making a surprise return to frontline politics as education minister less than a year after losing a job that she never wished to relinquish. An experienced technocrat known for her resilience who pushed through a controversial pensions overhaul while in office, Borne served as premier from May 2022 to January 2024. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.In the wake of a successful effort to kill a year-end spending bill and replace it with more limited legislation to keep the government open, Elon Musk declared victory last week on X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform he owns: “Your actions turned a bill that weighed pounds into a bill that weighed ounces!” he crowed. “You are the media now. VOX POPULI VOX DEI.” The stopgap funding measure will largely delay major spending decisions until after Donald Trump’s inauguration, keep the government open through the holidays and at least temporarily delay the most indefensible spending that was crammed into the scale-tipping bill. But those who believe the indefensible spending won’t end up back in the budget are endearingly optimistic. The most interesting political takeaway from the drama is that the Republican Party now has two masters with different goals. Musk’s stated mission was to impose fiscal restraint and greater efficiency on government (though his unstated motives are a matter of speculation). Trump’s objective was to avoid the hassles of a debate over raising the government borrowing limit early in his term, freeing him to rack up more debt through spending and tax cuts. Based purely on the political result, Musk won and Trump lost. While the bill does spend less than the earlier version, it does not raise the debt ceiling. A case can be made for both goals. I think Musk is indisputably correct about the need to cut spending. And although I don’t want Trump to be able to amass more debt, fights over the borrowing limit are reckless because they put the full faith and credit of the United States in doubt. The challenge for Republican legislators is that they are caught between the agendas of two figures who are very popular on the right, and those agendas — and perhaps others — are in conflict. We’ll have to wait to see how the politics play out. In the meantime, I also want to address the more philosophical problems with Musk’s position. First of all, literally weighing the value or profligacy of a piece of legislation by the ounce, as Musk proposes, is not exactly logical. The National Industrial Recovery Act — the foundational legislation of the New Deal — comes in at an economical 18 pages, but that hardly gives one a sense of its massive impact on the economy. Then there’s the idea that Musk’s minor budget victory proves his X followers are “the media now.” Huh? The standard conservative complaint about traditional media is that they mislead the public in the service of an ideological or self-serving agenda. But Musk rallied his virtual mob with a host of false claims about the bigger-spending bill. Now he is suggesting that misleading the public in the service of the agenda of the owner of a media platform is a glorious triumph. It’s certainly a triumph for if-you-can’t-beat-them-join-them hypocrisy. Lastly, Musk’s oft-repeated motto “ Vox populi, vox dei ” — “The voice of the people is the voice of God” — is theological nonsense . Its use by British Whigs to challenge monarchical power in the 18th century was politically defensible, but it doesn’t take a divinity degree to understand that, taken literally, the phrase argues that God is subservient to the passions and vicissitudes of public opinion. It’s very difficult to find anything in the Old or New Testament to back up that idea. If a poll were all it took to change God’s mind, Sodom and Gomorrah would have been fine, Noah wouldn’t have needed a boat and Jesus wouldn’t have had to ask God to “forgive them, for they know not what they do.” One of the earliest mentions of the Latin phrase is found in the writings of Alcuin of York , an adviser to Charlemagne. Alcuin told the first holy Roman emperor to ignore such declarations of public godliness “since the riotousness of the crowd is always very close to madness.” Musk started using the phrase “ Vox populi, vox dei ” to validate the verdicts of his own Twitter polls. When users voted to reinstate Trump’s account two years ago, Musk declared that the result he clearly wanted amounted to a divine statement. We can only guess what this says about Musk’s God complex and its compatibility with his role as Trump’s Alcuin. But my main objection to Musk’s assertion is that it’s a dangerous lie. The idea that the largest mob has God on its side is even more pernicious than the notion that legislation should be measured in pounds. Jonah Goldberg is editor-in-chief of The Dispatch and the host of The Remnant podcast. His Twitter handle is @JonahDispatch .