In the United States, the term “deep state” is often used to describe influential decision-making bodies within government, which are relatively permanent and whose policies and long-term plans are unaffected by changing administrations. The term is typically used critically to refer to the lack of influence popular democracy has on…
“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell, 1984 Undoubtedly, the 2024 election will be the most contested since, at least, when Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860. The very survival of our country is, once…
Where, Oh Where, Have Our Statesmen/Diplomats Gone? When a European ambassador was asked to discuss America’s deepening partisan divide, you would expect a polite brushoff at best. Foreign diplomats are usually reluctant to discuss domestic U.S. politics. Instead, the ambassador unloaded for an hour, warning that America’s poisonous politics…
We stand on the brink of war with Iran and its proxies, with a president who is barely functional mentally and physically, a Secretary of Defense who remains in the hospital being treated for prostate cancer after allegedly being missing in action for most of last week, and a Secretary…
HAMAS supporters are planning a big Jihad Jamboree at the National Mall in Washington, DC on Saturday 13 January 2024. Called the “March on Washington for Gaza”, the event looks to be sponsored by most every jihadi partner of the Muslim Brotherhood in America. The event website is at https://march4gaza.org/ Among…
‘While implementing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, military leaders broke the law, trampled constitutional rights, denied informed consent, permitted unwilling medical experimentation, and suppressed the free exercise of religion.’ Over 200 active duty service members, veterans, and others on January 1 released an open letter demanding accountability from the U.S. military…
Supreme Court decisions? A government shutdown? Aid to Israel and Ukraine? A new immigration plan? A presidential election? Buckle up. With a decision favorable to Donald Trump Friday by the Supreme Court, it may provide a window into their thinking on another issue headed their way, i.e., whether the…
How Trump should have responded to Sean Hannity’s townhall question. Dictator (noun) – a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force. Last week, during a town hall meeting in Davenport, Iowa, Fox News commentator Sean Hannity asked former President Donald Trump if he…
Things are really heating up as we head towards the new year. There are mixed signals on a number of fronts. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is showing good signs and bad. He must end the long running pattern of having more continuing resolutions and omnibus spending bills, and…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Congress this week that if lawmakers fail to pass more aid to Ukraine, it “very likely” will lead to U.S. troops on the ground in Europe defending NATO allies in other countries Russia may target next. Yes, that is all we need the United States…
“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” — George Santayana There are many who have been advocating for and praising the so-called “ceasefire” agreement between Israel and the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas. I know that the families of those held hostage want to have their loved…
Several serious commentators — one being US Professor Victor Hanson — are warning: “Brace yourself for what’s coming in 2024”. Hansen sees bad omens darkening the future. Is he exaggerating? Perhaps not. One cannot help but notice how badly tempered Americans and Europeans have become. Calm, reasoned discussion of issues is gone; Yelling, emotivism, and ‘othering’ is commonplace; something terrible is coming. A gut feeling, Tucker…