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Ray Cardello 
Everyone except the Democrats is frustrated by the Senate impasse that is keeping our government shut down. This situation is not one where negotiation will lead to a resolution. This is a situation where the Democrats are holding pay and benefits from the American people in the hopes that the pain will force the Republicans … Read more
It is a widely accepted opinion that the radical left wing of the Democratic Party is manipulating the government shutdown. This does not mean that you will see them at the podium dictating terms to end the shutdown, but it does mean that the left wing is terrorizing the pillars of the Party and forcing … Read more
I have found this recent government shutdown to be the most frustrating period in all my years of following politics. This current shutdown is not a situation that can be negotiated, for what the Democrats want is not open to discussion by the Republicans. The Democrats believe they have the leverage in this tug-of-war, and … Read more
It was not that long ago that pro sports, and college sports, too, would not be caught in the same conversation with gambling at any level. The fear of gambling jeopardizing the integrity of the sport was so great that Las Vegas was considered off limits as a home of any sports franchise. Vegas now … Read more
The long-awaited and much-anticipated No Kings day of protest is behind us, and alas, it must have worked, for we had no king on Friday and still have none on Monday. I truly enjoyed the interviews with some of the protesters. They were so excited to have the attention of a microphone and camera, until … Read more
Oh, Hakeem, you have lost the war when you resort to tearing into one of the Trump administration’s most popular people. We do not even have to look at his personal attack as a man going after a woman, because Karoline can hold her own against any man or woman who dares to challenge her … Read more
Day after day, we are faced with the faces of the Democrats and their daily rant against the world, or more specifically, Donald Trump. Gavin Newsom, Jasmine Crockett, JB Pritzker, Zohran Mamdani, and Katie Porter are making us long for the days of Sandy Cortez and Rashida Tlaib. This new wave of Democrats continues to … Read more
According to Google and AI, “Blessed are the peacemakers” is a biblical quote from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:9, meaning that those who actively work to create peace will be called the children of God. This is distinct from being a “peacekeeper,” who merely maintains a fragile status quo. Peacemakers actively resolve conflict by bringing … Read more
JB Pritzker is no longer just the Governor of Illinois; he is also the first undeclared candidate for President in 2028. Pritzker will not be running as a Democrat, as the Democratic Party has ceased to exist. He will be the first presidential candidate to run as a member of the Anti-Trump Party. The Anti-Trump … Read more
There are very few issues in Washington that warrant extensive discussion. Most issues fall into the 70/30 basket, or even the 90/10. Transgender rights for children is an example of overwhelming support to ban medical or surgical interventions for children under the age of 18. However, it is still argued ad nauseam by some. Abortion … Read more
It is an unusual time to be a news junkie. The government is shut down, which leads to a 24/7 media cage match with each side pointing an accusing finger at the other. The Republicans appear to be gaining the upper hand in that marathon skirmish as they continue to present facts, while the Democrats … Read more
The quick answer to this highly complex question is “No,” but the question deserves a more nuanced explanation than a single word, and I hope I can do it justice. The truth is that both Parties have been morphing for the last couple of decades. On the surface, the Republicans used to represent the rich, … Read more
Government shutdowns are not frequent events, which is great for Congress, because they serve as Exhibit #1 for how childish both sides can be. I hear better debate from the front of my elementary school bus, where the youngest children are seated. The 24/7 media is filled with the various faces of Congress blaming the … Read more
What a gift for Republicans to have Kamala Harris doing a book tour and getting time on every WOKE program she can book, from Morning Joe to the Joy Reid podcast. Unfortunately for her and the Democrats, she appears guilty of day-drinking, and her answers are a collection of word salads. She sat with Mika … Read more
We knew that as soon as legal action was taken against any enemy of Donald Trump, the Left would fall all over themselves claiming weaponization of the Justice Department, or that Trump’s actions were revenge or retribution. The problem for the Democrats in the latter scenario is that they need to explain the actions taken … Read more
No situation in Washington politics brings about more finger-pointing than a government shutdown. Every politician who has a mic placed in front of them spews the same line: “it’s the other Parties shutdown.” That line addresses the Party line, but also absolves them of having to address what they are doing to avoid the shutdown. … Read more
“I will confess to you, Joy. I do not have all the answers,” said Kamala Harris to Joy Reid while appearing on the latter’s Late Show podcast. The truth is, she has none of the answers. I tortured myself and watched this entire stream because I was in awe at the presentation, demeanor, and even … Read more
The Democrats who should be leading this rudderless ship continue to tell us how deep their bench is, but reality shows they are blowing smoke into the wind. If the bench is so deep, why is a self-professed Socialist the Left’s candidate for Mayor of New York City and Minneapolis, Minnesota? If the bench is … Read more
“Jesus, fill the room,” is the phrase Erica Kirk whispered before she addressed the world two days after her husband, Charlie, was gunned down by the act of a coward, who chose hate over love to solve his issues. With that short prayer, Erika summoned the strength to pick up the baton, in the studio … Read more
I am prepared to watch the Charlie Kirk memorial service today with a collection of mixed emotions flooding my mind. It is fitting that the service will be held in a large outdoor venue, although there is no structure big enough to accommodate all of us who would like to be with Charlie and his … Read more