Here’s the latest attempt by the progressive left to go after free speech: Accusations of “fake news.” Fake news does exist, of course, but most of the websites they claim are guilty of “fake news” are nothing more than websites … Continue reading
All this talk of how Donald Trump is a fascist … but what actually IS a fascist? What is fascism? Ayn Rand provided the best definition to date. Read it here: Ayn Rand wrote: The difference between [socialism and fascism] … Continue reading
Kellyanne Conway, President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign manager, said Sunday morning that the billionaire will stick to his pledge to “drain the swamp” and that “the gravy train is about to have its wheels blown off.” Refreshing language, indeed. And let’s … Continue reading
During a panel discussion on CNN Monday morning, Symone Sanders and Carl Higbie vehemently argued about the anti-Donald Trump protests that have taken place across the country since the election. “I’m sorry,” Sanders interrupted. “Hate crimes and protesting are not … Continue reading
In an attempt to stave off a civil war in the ranks, Democratic leaders are scrambling to unite behind a candidate for the party’s chairmanship – and have landed for now on a Nation of Islam / Louis Farrakhan-linked congressman. … Continue reading
A reader asks if I have any insights into the post-election hysteria, i.e., melting down and having to grieve because Hillary Clinton lost. And the assassination threats on social media. And the verbal, even physical, bullying of people suspected to have … Continue reading
Everyone, including Donald Trump, wants to preserve coverage for pre-existing conditions and allowing children to stay on their parents’ health insurance until age 26. If anything, these provisions drive up the cost of health insurance more than any other aspect … Continue reading
Are we all entitled to our opinions? Not really. In the political, First Amendment sense, of course we’re entitled to our opinions. But not in the intellectual or psychological sense. And here’s why. Reality is objective. Facts are facts. Some … Continue reading
The Cornell Daily Sun reports that students hosted a “Cry In” on the quad Wednesday in the wake of the presidential election results. “I’m quite terrified, honestly,” one student told the campus newspaper as she took part in the event. … Continue reading
It’s not about Donald Trump. It’s about justice in the universe. It’s about “there being a God,” not in the sense of believing in the supernatural, but in the sense of bad people eventually getting what they deserve. “For every … Continue reading
Your right to vote does not mean you have the right to anything you want. It’s easy for a candidate to say, “free health care for all,” or “free college for all.” And it’s easy to cast a vote in … Continue reading
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