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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Trump’s ‘Infrastructure’ Plan Versus Obama’s ‘Stimulus’: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between the $2 trillion “infrastructure” plan that Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and President Donald Trump have reportedly agreed to and then-President Barack Obama’s so-called economic “stimulus”?
The Fed Is Not the Answer for Real-Time Payments
There’s an inherent conflict of interest that occurs when an agency serves as both a regulator and competitor.
Presidents Always Leave When Their Time Is Up
Another news cycle, another round of anti-Trump hyperventilation, this time over the prospect that the 45th president of the United States won’t leave the White House when it’s time to make way for the 46th.
The Way We Were
Big news out of the White House this week! After a beehive of activity, Jared Kushner will finally be unveiling his comprehensive immigration plan!
Liberals Break the Facts Machine
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) just learned what a garbage disposal is, but she says it’s American men who don’t know anything about plumbing!
Colorado Shooting
News broke late Tuesday of another terrible school shooting in Colorado. One student was killed and eight were injured. I am curious as to why we haven’t heard more or why we aren’t hearing the usual demands for gun control that often follow these tragic events.
Progressives Face a Bleak Post-Mueller Landscape
Democrats have grown infuriated by Attorney General William Barr’s indifference to their hysteria over the Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
We’ve Heard Enough From Robert Mueller
The last thing the world needs is more of Robert Mueller’s commentary, but Congress is determined to have him hold forth at a public hearing.
Beyond Partisan Ideology and Big-Oil Interests: Why Climate Skepticism Thrives
It is easy to associate climate skepticism with the Republican Party and climate alarmism with the Democratic Party. It’s also easy to brand skeptics as beneficiaries of big oil and proponents of unfettered capitalism and alarmists as in the pocket of big wind and solar and boosters of socialist central planning. But attitudes about climate change transcend political ideologies, and they should.
Nancy Pelosi’s Equality Act Would Undo Trump’s Most Significant Achievements
Back in October, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi told an audience at Harvard University that if the Democrats retook the House, one of her top legislative priorities would be to pass the misnamed Equality Act, a bill that would impose radical sexual ideology on the nation.
Why the Left Mocks the Bible
The Bible and the left (not liberalism, leftism) are as opposed as any two worldviews can be.
Independent Journalists
“I’m not going to let them bully me out of reporting,” said Tim Pool after recording an Antifa protest where angry activists cursed at him. There might have been violence, but Antifa’s “de-escalation team” protected him, he says.
If Democrats Crave Return to ‘Normalcy,’ Why Are Their Candidates So Radical?
In the 1920 presidential election, Warren Harding won in a landslide by promising a “Return to Normalcy.” Today’s Democrats would be wise to make that same pledge for 2020. They probably won’t, however, which is why President Trump might get re-elected.
The Suicidal Equality Act of 2019
The House Judiciary Committee has voted out the Equality Act of 2019. It now heads for a vote on the House floor with 240 co-sponsors, which means its passage is virtually certain.
Trump Can Use the Economy to Change People’s Minds About Him
With the end of the Mueller probe and the news that the U.S. economy is performing far beyond expectations, President Donald Trump has reached an inflection point in his presidency.
Mom: Your Advice Matters
I quickly adapted Mom’s advice for the “punches” life doles out on all of us, and I’ve been rolling ever since.
Why Scorn Matters
This week, the Met Gala took place in New York City. The event has always been a showpiece for celebrities seeking to make a splash, from Rihanna in her Pope costume to Katy Perry dressed as a chandelier.
Planned Parenthood: A Recipe for Disaster Funding?
The whole point of disaster relief is to help communities cope with loss — not create more! Too bad Democrats don’t agree.
Skipping Over Hillary and Obama Fights
New York Times reporter Peter Baker offered new insights into how badly former President Barack Obama reacted to Hillary Clinton losing the 2016 election.
No Question There Was Spying on the Trump Campaign, But How Much?
At his contentious hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General William Barr dropped a big hint about his investigation into the conduct of the Trump-Russia investigation.