“The GOP Has Its Own Nanny State Dream,” read the headline over a guest editorial by Catherine Rampell of the Washington Post. Obviously, the far-fetched headline caught my attention. Continue reading
2016 Elections
Striking down Michigan voting law latest Democrat ploy
I’m sure you’ve heard both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump say “the system is rigged” as they have opposed party delegate rules, but I wonder if you have heard about the other tricks up the Democrats’ sleeves. Continue reading
Liberal newspaper gives millennials weak advice on issues to support
While perusing the e-edition of my Michigan hometown newspaper, I came across a guest editorial, “Five reasons millennials must vote in November,” from the Sacramento Bee that caught my attention. Continue reading
WSJ a little late, but that’s okay
“Trump would be wise to take advantage of it, help sell it, even own it, as the way to turn our country around.” – kramerontheright
That quote is from my June 11, 2016 post, GOP to convince voters they have ‘A Better Way, in which I wrote about House Speaker Paul Ryan’s plan for Congress to run on in 2016 – “A Better Way: Our Vision for a Confident America.”… read more
Watch the GOP convention on C-Span
If you’re watching the Republican convention on Fox, or one of the other networks, you’re missing the real speeches, those by every day Americans, not just high profile individuals.
For example, click here to watch a nice speech by Darryl Glenn, candidate for Senate from Colorado.
I suggest you turn to your C-Span channel to hear all of the speeches without interruption by talking heads.… read more
Trump is correct to propose temporary ban of Muslim entries to U.S.
Donald Trump is being criticized for his proposed temporary ban on Muslims entering the U.S., while Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, wants to increase the number of refugees we accept. Continue reading
Pence makes sense as VP
Okay, I’m going with Indiana Governor Mike Pence as Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick. He’s a conservative with U.S. House of Representatives experience. Continue reading
President Obama’s lost opportunity
This week’s killing of five white Dallas police officers and injuring others causes me to reflect on the leadership of President Obama, the man who was to be the answer to help end racism in our country. Continue reading
Two investigations of Hillary all too familiar
As I watched FBI Director James Comey testify before the House Oversight Committee yesterday, there was a familiarity to it. Continue reading
Taking national security seriously, or not
In the early sixties, my hometown neighborhood in a small sleepy Michigan community was all abuzz when an FBI agent went door to door inquiring into my background and character. Continue reading