Is it possible to commit violence against another person via the Internet? Common sense and even the tiniest regard for individual rights would seem to suggest no. But a newly issued report by the United Nations claims otherwise. Not only … Continue reading
Republican Rep. Peter King called Speaker of the House John Boehner’s abrupt resignation a “victory for the crazies.” “Crazy” means irrational. Is Rep. King implying that it’s rational to go along with all of Obama’s policies? Because that’s what Congress … Continue reading
U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Ted Cruz got it exactly right when he wrote the following at Politico.com [9-23-15] Today, President Barack Obama fights relentlessly for his liberal priorities. Like the Terminator, he never gives up, he never stops. And … Continue reading
In his latest rant, Pope Francis declared that immigrants are modern-day “pilgrims,” and he also lectured that Americans would do well to learn from their “diversity.” Twittering twits everywhere applaud and like these remarks. “What a compassionate man this Pope … Continue reading
Pope Francis arrived on his first visit to the United States on Tuesday, bringing to Washington a message that its power and wealth should be used to serve humanity, and not the other way around. [Thomson/Reuters/Newsmax.com 9/22/15] What gives rise … Continue reading
For years, I have wondered why Obama/Hillary Clinton/Bernie Sanders-supporting “liberal” leftists have been apologists for Islam. Islam, after all, is the religion that — among other things — subjugates gays, women and anyone who voices an opinion in opposition to … Continue reading
Official Muslims are enraged. No, this is not news. But read on. Ben Carson, a Republican presidential candidate, has said Islam is antithetical to the US Constitution, and that a Muslim should not be elected president of the United States. … Continue reading
Professor of psychology and author Richard Wiseman: Unlucky people tend to be creatures of routine. They tend to take the same route to and from work and talk to the same types of people at parties. In contrast, many lucky … Continue reading
Thursday marked the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution which took place in 1787. To commemorate the occasion, USA Today released a poll showing the percentage of the population who can name their First Amendment rights. And … Continue reading
Wildfires are continuing to plague drought-stricken California and federal funding to fight them has dried up like parched El Dorado County farmland, leading critics to say the real problem lies nearly 3,000 miles away, in Washington. For the year, more … Continue reading
Republicans keep promising us “Constitutional conservatism.” At last night’s debate, sadly, neither the Constitution — nor the Declaration of Independence giving rise to it — were much in evidence. Donald Trump wants to lower or eliminate the corporate income tax. … Continue reading
The United States, ranked second in worldwide economic freedom as recently as 2000, has plummeted to 16th, according to a new report of world economies. The Fraser Institute’s annual report, Economic Freedom of the World, showed that the country’s drop … Continue reading