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The Attack on Brett Kavanaugh is an Attack on the Constitution
What a load of CRAP. I’m talking about the sexual abuse allegations (from 1982) against Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh. It has nothing to do with suitability for the Court. It has nothing to do with sexual harassment. It’s … Continue reading
Bullies Jill and Joe Biden Call Trump Supporters “Bullies”
At yesterday’s “Human Rights” Campaign dinner, Dr. Jill Biden and Joe Biden, among other things, called Trump supporters the “dregs of society”. Jill Biden also called President Trump a “bully”. Excuse me? I thought bullying consisted of forcing people to … Continue reading
The Psychology of Post-Storm Looting
Looters have reportedly stolen and destroyed private property in the aftermath of the hurricane and flooding in North Carolina. Police officers in Wilmington, North Carolina, arrested five people Saturday evening for allegedly ransacking a Dollar General store, and officers reported … Continue reading
Three Ways Leftists Resemble Savages
Leftists and Democrats — self-described “progressives” — claim to be the cool kids. The rational ones. The enlightened ones. The morally superior who know what’s best, not just for you, but for all of humankind. That’s the image they convey. … Continue reading
The Real Reason Republicans Blinked on Obamacare Repeal
In an article entitled, “GOP Gives Up On Repealing Obamacare”, FrontPageMag.com writes: Republicans in the nation’s top lawmaking body have never really wanted to get rid of Obamacare. They would prefer to present the program, which David Horowitz correctly describes … Continue reading
Democrats Returning to Power? Be Afraid — Be Very Afraid
It’s said that if you attack a poisonous snake and fail to kill it, its venom, bite and aggression in retaliation will be even worse. The Democrats come to mind. Nancy Pelosi recently said in an interview, “I will be … Continue reading
Why Democrats and Statists Are Gleeful Over Hurricane Florence
Democrats, and their friends in media, are licking their chops at the impending disaster of Hurricane Florence. It’s because they’re statists. Statists love the state, i.e. the government — because they love power. Pain, vulnerability and suffering create the opportunity … Continue reading
Patriot Day
We’re told today is “Patriot Day”. But what does it mean to be patriotic? Why should one be patriotic? It only makes sense to love a country or a government if it respects your sovereignty over your life. The extent … Continue reading
The Power of Expectations
“I don’t have any expectations,” people sometimes say. Or, “I don’t know what to expect.” It’s not that they’re lying when they say this; but they are mistaken. Why? Because you almost always have expectations. You have no choice about … Continue reading
The Beauty of Children (Boris Pasternak)
“What domestic instinct, what ineradicable striving for a nest and order!” said Larissa Fyodorovna, watching her daughter’s play from the kitchen. “Children are unconstrainedly sincere and not ashamed of the truth, while we, from fear of seeming backward, are ready … Continue reading
Will President Trump Be Enough?
The economic numbers are good. Growth may be surpassing the Reagan years. Unemployment is pushing down to levels that economists consider full employment. For a mixed economy — a hybrid mixture of capitalism and government controls/welfare programs — it’s pretty … Continue reading