Tyranny is the exercise of an oppressive power. Most often, the oppressive power is exerted by the government. Whether you live on the left or the right or fancy yourself in the middle, tyranny is a bad thing. Don’t people who believe in the principles and values of America naturally recoil from tyranny?
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Night Cap: What’s Wrong with Censorship?
Is there such a thing as one single source of truth? Is it the government, social media platforms, TV, radio, a book, or a political party? Probably not. All of these things come from people, and we all make mistakes. Nobody is right all of the time about everything.
Night Cap: Shut It Down, Kick the Can, Act like Adults
Congressional leaders are sitting down with Dementia Joe to talk about how to spend your money. If you have been following along, you know that starting this Friday, the US Government may partially shut down. Congress has not yet agreed on a new funding deal (as I write this) for the federal government for the rest of 2024.
How Will Hunter Bring Dad Down?
There are questions about Hunter Biden and his prior acts in the public arena. To the extent his actions have a bearing on his dad, they may be worthy of note. Those questions include but are not limited to:
Sexual Assault as Warfare
Monday this past week, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, “One of the reasons that [Hamas] doesn’t want to turn over women that they’ve been holding hostage… is they don’t want those women to be able to talk about what happened to them during their time in custody.”
Should the White House Be an Assisted Living Facility?
Anyone paying any attention to the news knows Mr. Biden has seen better days. Now, it’s not just gaffes anymore. We progressed to hot mic moments. Now it’s just plain sad. The man can barely walk without falling down or tripping. He confuses people and places all of the time. He even has trouble working from a teleprompter.
Biden Whines About Republican Opposition to his Green Agenda, But Americans Agree with Them
Mr. Biden blasted MAGA Republicans for opposing his Green Energy Agenda, but there’s a problem; a new survey shows Americans really don’t want to be a part of his green agenda.
The Second Amendment – Natural Right or State Issued Privilege?
Recently, a Los Angeles resident defended himself against would-be home invaders. What happened after the attempted home invasion? The state rescinded his concealed carry permit. How does this make sense?
Moving In and Moving Out
Two weeks ago, the US Census Bureau released data on where Americans are moving from and moving to. The states with the biggest moves are people leaving California (one million) and New York (half a million). Most Californians went to Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Washington State. Most New Yorkers went to Florida, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Millions Allocated to Spy on Citizens in Search of Hate Speech
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced surveillance efforts on Americans. She, through the New York State government, claims a need to target and root out hate speech on social media to create a safer and more just New York State.
As Trucking Goes So Goes the Economy
The trucking industry has been a barometer of U.S. economic health for a long time, and. trucking is in trouble. In August, Yellow Freight filed for Chapter 11. The company shed 30,000 mostly blue-collar jobs, and now the digital freight broker Convoy is ceasing operations.
Giving Tax Money to Terrorists
Congressman Pappas does not support aid for Israel; he voted against H.R. 6126. At the same time, Congressman Pappas supports the administration’s efforts to place your tax money at high risk of ending up in the hands of Middle Eastern terrorists.
Nicaragua is Waging ‘Migrant Warfare’ Against the US – And Getting Rich in the Process
The American left clucked its collective tongue when Ron DeSantis sent illegal aliens to their Leftist sanctuary cities and states. DeSantis was forcing the Leftists to acknowledge the cost burden their policies impose on border states. DeSantis was correct to do so.
A Coward and a Braggart Leads America
Mr. Biden is a braggart and a coward. He brags about negotiating a ceasefire in the war in the Middle East. He did no such thing. Nobody talked seriously with him. He says it only took him 11 days to stop the fighting between Israel and Hamas. That they stopped fighting does not imply it was the result of his efforts.
Mr. Toyoda’s “I Told You So”
The chairman of Toyota Motor Company is having an “I told you so” moment. Mr. Akio Toyoda was gloating Wednesday, October 25, in Japan at an automakers conference. About a year ago, Mr. Toyoda warned the world’s governments and auto companies were rushing into the adoption of Electric Vehicles when doing so just wasn’t smart, … Read more
American’s Have Different Priorities Than Joe Biden
Mr. Biden speaking from the Oval Office, addressed the nation about the Wars in Israel and Ukraine. He spoke in lofty terms about America’s role in the world, saying in part, “… We’re facing an inflection point in history…” and told us he will spend our money taking on Hamas and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Load 16 Tons and What Do You Get?
If you’re a Middle-Class American who feels like life is getting harder. You are correct. Middle-class Americans are worse off today than they were 20 years ago. That is the finding of a new study. What does this mean for the future of this country? We want to thank Marc Abear for this Op-Ed. If … Read more
How Much Is Too Much for Ukraine?
Funding for Ukraine is causing a lot of political drama – did you notice how I did not use the word “war”? Some politicians want additional funding for Ukraine, some do not, and there is a report suggesting we might want to rethink foreign aid.
Tell Me Again Joe, Which Wars Are Good Wars?
Are you good with spending U.S. tax dollars for drone strikes in Sudan? There was a specialized drone operated in the African country of Sudan. It turns out that Special Forces from Ukraine might be the ones pulling the trigger on those strikes.
America Is Shifting Its Economic Supply Chain to a Country That Is the Most Deadly and Violent in the World
Did you realize one country is the home to 9 of the ten most deadly cities in the world? it is also home to 11 of the 15 most violent cities in the world. It has been the most deadly country in the world for the last six consecutive years. Which country is this?