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Ray Cardello 
Hakeem Steps Up to the Microphone It was 10 years ago that Michelle Obama, the former First Lady and future President, whenever she wants it, extolled her Party that when they go low, we’ll go high. It was about as lame a line as the image of her holding up a sign saying “#bringbackourgirls”, urging … Read more
Some may think that title to be a bit crude, but I contend that there are two elements of today’s society working hard and in unison to bring down this country. One is the education infrastructure from K through Grad School, which has been manipulating and indoctrinating our young people for decades, teaching that America … Read more
Even If The Attention is Not The illegal Chinese pot farms in Maine must be thrilled that there is so much other illegal or corrupt activity in Maine that they have fallen under the radar. According to the latest numbers from Homeland Security, there are over 270 operations scattered throughout rural Maine. This number originates … Read more
There are very few times during President Trump’s two terms that I disagreed with the President, but I am having a difficult time defending his hesitancy to finish the job in Iran. I agree with him 100% that we had to take action to stop the Iranian nuclear program and its threat to the Middle … Read more
New York City has gone far left and elected a self-proclaimed Socialist as Mayor. Zohran Mamdani has taken the reins of The Big Apple and is quickly watching it rot away. In five short months, Mamdani has done enough damage to the city that it will take decades to correct, if ever. We have witnessed … Read more
I am a firm believer in adults taking responsibility for their actions. Too often, you see the excuse for someone’s improprieties as a difficult childhood or growing up in a one-parent household. How about no, regardless of our foundation, we are adults and should know the difference between right and wrong, between moral and immoral. … Read more
It is laughable to see any member of Congress telling a reporter that there should be a Code of Ethics established for Supreme Court justices. When those comments come from the likes of Representative Jayapal (D-WA), you have to think we have reached the limits of hypocrisy, especially since Congress members often oppose their own … Read more
What is it that motivates a governor or president to care about illegal aliens over their constituents and citizens? What is it that motivates the same officials to not only ignore the laws but to force law enforcement to do the same? To get the answer, we need to ask outgoing governor Janet Mills and … Read more
I remember the spring and summer of 1973 vividly. I was on our yearly family vacation to Florida when I got sunstroke on the first day, and I was confined to bed for the two-week trip to Panama City. I also remember spending each day glued to the TV watching the Watergate Hearings. It has … Read more
Mike Vrabel is the coach of the New England Patriots, and after leading the Patriots to the Super Bowl in his first season, after returning to the team as head coach, his stature was elevated to more than human. Vrabel had a tremendous career with the Pats and was integral to many of the Super … Read more
The Supreme Court delivered a ruling a few weeks ago that the entire country should have celebrated, finding that it is unconstitutional for states to realign Congressional districts based on race. This ruling, though not unanimous, is further proof of how far this country has come since the days of slavery and the treatment of … Read more
It was a night of stark contrasts as hundreds of believers gathered under a tent in a park, in the shadows of the Maine Capitol building, to pray for Maine and to formally ask for help from the Divine One, Jesus Christ. It was a powerful night of singing and prayer, very reminiscent of the … Read more
For a man that the Democrats say is unfit for office and in severe mental decline, Donald Trump is proving to be an incredible manipulator and is recalibrating the geopolitical makeup of the Globe with a surgeon’s precision. Democrats are mistaking the fact that they do not understand the level at which Trump and his … Read more
I have been debating as to what the Republican ticket will be in 2028. Vance/Rubio or Rubio/Vance. I think the Right can win with either combination, especially if it faces any combination of Newsom/Pritzker/Harris. I would pay to watch either Marco Rubio or JD Vance debate any of the potential Democratic nominees, and maybe they … Read more
We have seen enough examples of Democrats misrepresenting themselves to fool the naive voters. Abigail Spanberger is the poster child for candidates who run as a moderate and miraculously become a radical progressive when their hand touches the bible as they are sworn in. Some tell you exactly what they will be and get elected … Read more
I have been around the sun far too many times to think that corrupt politicians only live on the left side of the aisle. I am a firm believer that D.C. will pull the soul out of the strongest of men and women who go there with the best intentions. The temptations and opportunities to … Read more
The news was welcome this morning as Governor Janet Mills has withdrawn from her quest to replace Susan Collins in the U.S. Senate. I say it is welcome news as we can finally have a goodbye party to send Mills off to retirement and out of our pockets. In her stay in the Governor’s Mansion … Read more
I gave up on late-night TV, specifically late-night comedy, when Jay Leno left the scene. Maybe we were spoiled growing up with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, but I think we witnessed the end of an era and with it, a period of good humor. These guys were funny, and it was never in a … Read more
I needed a few days before putting my thoughts to paper about another effort to bring down Donald Trump. The web and news were filled with “experts” giving their analysis of the shooting and the shooter, but the truth is, we may never know the true reason for this lapse in sanity, and this guy … Read more
I do not sleep well, and my day often starts at 2 am. I am actually participating in a sleep study at the University of Utah on the impact of cancer on sleep in patients and survivors. Glad to say I am in the latter group. I tend to do my deepest thinking and most … Read more