December, 2016

Reid bemoans Democrats’ lineup of 2020 presidential candidates - calls it an ‘old folks home’

We've spent quite a bit of time talking about the ugly reality facing today's Democrats. As a political force, they've essentially been decimated by the Obama years. Following Hillary Clinton's implosion, they hold a historically small number of seats at the federal, state, and local levels. They're facing an absolutely brutal 2018 midterm map, their "bench" is embarrassingly shallow, and (so far) fresh faces are nowhere to be found.

Harry Reid brags: ‘I’ve done stuff no one else will do.’ ...Like lie about Mitt Romney’s taxes!

I can disagree with someone and still get along well with them. I don't need to share your politics to believe you're a good person. Aside from communists and fascists, I know, trust, and respect people from virtually every point on the political spectrum.

Two completely different sets of rules in our country

In NYT op-ed, Jimmy Carter urges Obama to divide Israel, recognize Palestinian state before Jan. 20

Just in case you think Barack Obama hasn't done enough damage to Israel yet, the man still has 22 days left in his presidency. He appears determined to use all of them to the fullest possible horrific effect. Normally I wouldn't take seriously anything Jimmy Carter says, but given how much earth Obama seems determined to scorch before leaving office on January 20, we might want to keep an eye on this idea.

Hey Ze, Buddy!

... or, if you prefer, E, Ey, Hir, Per, Ze, Zir, or whatever I may have missed in my attempt to use a politically-correct gender-neutral verbiage. As you (Ze) may know, it's the new "in-thing," come hell or high water.

Trump goes off on Twitter over Obama’s inflammatory statements, undermining of Israel

We told you last week that, contrary to appearances they hoped to create, the Obama Administration has been doing anything but helping set up the incoming Trump Administration for success.

CTF Releases New Year’s Tax Changes for 2017

OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) has released its annual report crunching the numbers on new year’s tax changes for Canadians, and the result will likely mean a tax break for most Canadians in 2017.

Manitobans finally free from bracket creep

REGINA, SK: New Year’s Day will bring the end to an old problem in Manitoba: bracket creep. The provincial government will start indexing tax brackets to inflation starting Jan. 1, 2017, and that’s a significant victory after years of campaigning by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF).

Red Russia, the Red Jihad and Israel Under Siege

Patrick Buchanan’s provocative column, “Is Europe’s future Merkel or Le Pen?” reflects a limited and bad choice for America and Europe. Both of these leaders serve Russian interests. German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s pro-immigration policies have destabilized Europe, leading to the rise of pro-Putin right-wing political parties. Marine Le Pen of France’s National Front party, one of those pro-Putin political parties, wants to destroy NATO, a long-time Russian goal.

Who are the ‘clingers’ now?

It’s interesting to note that the majority of my friends find President-Elect Donald Trump offensive. Over the Christmas Season I was asked numerous times by friends and acquaintances what I thought about Donald Trump.

Dealing with the United Nations

The current imbroglio at the United Nations triggered by the abstention of the United States government during the Security Council vote on a measure which condemned the government of Israel over the building of a few apartment blocks in East Jerusalem demonstrates, for me anyway, two things. First, this action with regard to foreign relations in the Obama administration clearly indicates a tectonic change in our relationship with the government of Israel.

A Thought on Leadership

One of the most important tools utilized by those who have sought to take our freedoms and our country from us is the control of public education. By these means they have been able to remove aspects of our history which would have enabled us to both perceive and deal with the problems of today, long before now.

I Shall Not Live In Vain

Long years of farming cotton in the Mississippi Delta set my circadian clock. I rarely sleep past four o’clock, and take long predawn walks, during which any worthwhile thoughts I have that day are likely to be formulated. 

 Out walking one morning after Christmas, I ruminated about how I could turn past failures into successes in the coming year. Few things relieve … and delude … the human mind more than those annual promises to oneself: New Year’s Resolutions.

ISIS Is Making a List & Checking It Twice

As if Christian pastors weren’t already busy enough this time of year, now there’s a new addition to the To–Do list that may take priority over the fight between Hymn singers and praise music listeners. Readers who worship the New York Times or only attend Christmas services may not be aware there is a schism regarding music in many congregations, or that there are even different types of worship music.

Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities; And, “Action Radio” in Action

If socialist, leftist cities like San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and a bunch of others nationwide, can pass Sanctuary City laws to harbor fugitive illegal aliens from federal law enforcement, then why can’t cities, counties, and other entities under the oppression of unconstitutional gun laws, create Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities where no infringing gun laws apply?

Trump’s policies will protect our allies, economy and citizens from Chinese bullying

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Donald Trump’s phone call with the President of Taiwan shattered the tired political wisdom by the Washington establishment regarding China and Taiwan. It sent a powerful message to Beijing that major change is coming in America’s foreign policy vis-à-vis China.

The Security Council vote was not about settlements. It was about something far worse

The UNSC vote was not about “settlements.” It was an Arab subterfuge, a trap into which the United States, the UK, New Zealand and other naïve or cynical diplomats took an active role.

Obama’s war against America

In 1989, following her tenure as President Ronald Reagan's ambassador to the UN Jeane Kirkpatrick described how the Palestinians have used the UN to destroy Israel.

Obama: I’m gonna stick around Washington after I leave the White House, Hillary

Israelis say they have ‘ironclad’ proof Obama engineered UN resolution behind the scenes

In case you're wondering why this would matter, consider the difference between passively taking no action to stop something another party initiated, versus pushing it behind the scenes and having others sponsor it on your behalf, then sitting back and pretending you had nothing to do with it.