Since he entered the presidential race, Donald Trump has been heavily criticized for his brash, shoot-from-the-hip campaign speeches. Those who are fed up with “old Washington” loved it. Amid suggestions that he needed to stay on message while addressing major issues of concern to voters, he’s not only being criticized for using a teleprompter, but for using it while giving an apology. Continue reading
Safire called it right 20 years ago
Those who would sacrifice their integrity to vote for Hillary Clinton
Trump is right to suggest Russia could help defeat ISIS
Perhaps you’ve noticed how President Obama, Hillary Clinton and the media (of course) are criticizing Donald Trump’s references to Russia and Vladimir Putin; his most recent a suggestion that “wouldn’t it be nice if Russia would help us defeat ISIS.” I thought it was time to refresh your memory on the failed U.S. – Russia relations during the Obama administration. Continue reading
Trump should forget the media
Two individuals writing letters to the editor of my daily newspaper complained about media coverage of the presidential election, but as someone who has been a longtime observer of the media, I must say that while they presented valid complaints, it’s all for naught. And someone needs to explain that to Donald Trump. Continue reading
Political correctness controversies still abound in Democrat party
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 is Number 1
As news reports have Arizona moving from “leaning Republican” to “toss-up” at this juncture in the up-coming presidential election, the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics announced that the ZIP code in which I reside – 85255 – leads the country in Trump donations. Continue reading
‘Old Washington’ insiders fear becoming irrelevant
Student debt creates ripple effect
A friend recently commented how the Democrats are so free with our money when it comes to their claim that America’s children have a right to free college, while imposing costly regulations on business, that must in turn reduce the number of new hires, leaving graduating students with no job prospects. Continue reading
Hillary’s flawed character revisited
A lot has been written about Donald Trump’s character, especially with his comments about the appearance of Khizr Khan and his wife, Ghazala, a Gold Star Mother, at the Democrat convention. However, have you noticed how the media has ignored Hillary Clinton’s character flaw in responding to a mother and father of sons killed in the Benghazi attack? Continue reading