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Thursday, February 1, 2018
Teacher Ridicules Students Wearing Marine Shirts, Curses Soldiers
A high school history teacher in southern California was secretly filmed calling members of the military “dumb s—ts” and berating pro-military students for wearing Marine Corps sweatshirts.
Trump Protects Americans From Affordable Washing Machines
President Trump last week slapped steep tariffs on imported solar cells and washing machines, in order, he said, to “benefit our consumers and . . . create a lot of jobs.” The likelihood of achieving either of those goals is nil.
Modesty
Early in George W. Bush’s first term, I was dining with a friend who didn’t agree with my worldview. He challenged my certitude, allowing that he wasn’t sure about many issues. “Don’t you wonder whether you’re right?” he asked. “Well,” I replied, “if I held an incorrect view, I’d change it to the correct one.”
Rethinking the Geography of Power
Where the seats of power are located matters. It is time to refigure the geography of governmental and transnational power.
NAFTA Withdrawal Would Undermine Tax Reform Gains
Last year’s massive tax code overhaul lowered corporate income tax rates to an internationally competitive level for the first time in decades.
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
‘Button’ It, Mr. President
JFK and Reagan had the good sense not to speak flippantly about nuclear weapons.
Immigration Legislation Should Stress Border Security and Enforcement
President Donald Trump has kept the promises he made to voters about immigration.
McCabe and the Memo
News broke late Monday that FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was taking “terminal leave” and stepping down ahead of his planned resignation in March. There are lots of questions about what happened and why he was told to leave early.
A Painful Reality
It was painful to watch just how beholden the Left is to the abortion mentality as the Senate voted Monday evening 51-46 against sending the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, S. 2311) to the floor for a vote (60 votes were needed for it to proceed).
Bogus Racist Claims Against Trump
As President Trump lays out and implements his vision for American success — via his campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again” — there remain defiant naysayers.
Can a Bad Man Be a Good President?
This week, FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe — a man who certainly should have stepped down months ago — finally resigned from his active role at the agency.
An Antidote to the Left’s Caricature of Conservatism
I don’t often use my column to tout a specific book, but this volume is an exception that is really worth your time.
Oh My God, Have You Heard the News?! It Will Change Everything!
Washington is awash in so much muchness these days it’s hard to follow the story. And that may be the point.
Number of Married Couples With Kids Hit 56-Year Low
The number of married couples in the United States who have children under 18 hit a 56-year low in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
On Immigration, Trump Goes for It All
Back in 2015, before the presidential primaries began, a voter asked candidate Donald Trump if he believed compromise should be part of politics.
Immigration Lies and Hypocrisy
Very unfortunate for our nation is that we have political groups that seek to use illegal immigration for their own benefit.
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Jay-Z Blasts President Trump as Racist ‘Superbug’
American rapper and ex-drug dealer Jay-Z attacked President Trump over his use of “hurtful words” during an interview on CNN — the most profane name in news.
DACA and Dreamers — More Complicated Than People Think
DACA and “Dreamers” are a serious and important problem.