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Friday, November 17, 2017
Impeachment the Pits for Dems
Being conservative isn’t a crime — but there are six Democrats in the U.S. House ready to treat it like one.
A Big Win
The House of Representatives yesterday passed the first major tax reform bill since the Reagan era. The vote was 227-to-205.
Will Political Setbacks Unite the Republican Party?
The inexorable workings of the political marketplace seem to be enforcing some discipline over hitherto fissiparous Republican politicians. The question is whether this is happening too late to save the party’s declining prospects in the 2018 midterm elections.
Liberals’ Sudden Concern About Bill Clinton’s Behavior Is Cynical
A number of notable liberals have recently decided to start taking allegations of sexual assault against former President Bill Clinton seriously.
Quid est Veritas?
“Quid est veritas?” Pontius Pilate asked Jesus of Nazareth. What is truth? It is in short supply in the 21st century. Western civilization is not really in decline, as many fret. It is reverting to its Greco-Roman pre-Christian norms.
Being Shoved Into Meaninglessness
I’m an advocate of higher education and all, but so much for assuming that the development of common sense and sound judgment are part of the package.
Helping America Isn’t Part of Putin’s Plan
Toward the end of his 12-day trip to Asia, President Trump tweeted, “When will all the haters and fools out there realize that having a good relationship with Russia is a good thing, not a bad thing.
Al Franken, Groping ‘Giant of the Senate’
In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment/assault scandal, allegedly feminist entertainers are being accused left ... and left. The latest is comedian/Sen. Al Franken.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Extra Money for Defense Could End Years of Underfunding
It’s not exactly “Man Bites Dog,” but “Congress Gets Defense Spending Right” is almost as surprising a headline.
Celebrating Universal Children’s Day
The celebration of United Nations’ Universal Children’s Day on Nov. 20 should prompt us to consider the plight of the world’s children and commit ourselves to working to give them a better life.
Contrast in Priorities
In a previous report discussing the competing congressional tax reform plans, I noted that the failure to repeal Obamacare severely limited the scope of tax reform. That frustrating reality apparently got to President Trump.
Senate Tax Force Aims for ObamaCare
“I don’t know if I can live on my income or not,” comic strip writer Bob Thaves joked. “The government won’t let me try it.” But Republicans might, if their twin tax plans can survive the twists and turns of a House and Senate debate.
Will the Republicans Get Tax Reform?
It has long been my conviction that Democrats are the more adept pols, the most tireless pols, the most political pols. I have said that their political libido is that of a nymphomaniac.
The Uses of Disgrace
In 1983, two congressmen, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, were censured by the House. Both had admitted to having affairs with 17-year-old pages.
America’s Indispensable Friends
The world equates American military power with the maintenance of the postwar global order of free commerce, communications and travel.
Yes, Virginia, Immigration Is Turning the Country Blue
Hey, Republicans! Did you enjoy Election Night last week? Get ready for a lot more nights like that as immigration turns every last corner of the country blue.
No, Colin Kaepernick Is No Muhammad Ali
GQ magazine named former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its 2017 “Citizen of the Year.” In doing so, GQ overlooked NFL Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt, who raised some $37 million for hurricane relief.
Keeping the Export-Import Bank Honest
Last week, Boeing confirmed the purchase by China of 300 planes for the listed price of $37 billion.
A Moving Experience
Evidence that when Democrats rule taxes are never high enough can be found at any gas station in this once politically competitive state. Last month, the California gas tax was raised 12 cents a gallon.