John Lillpop

The State of the Union As Seen By An Ordinary Citizen

At this time of year, the president normally issues his State of the Union address to the nation and the Congress. After the president has spoken, the Democrats usually respond, in both English and Spanish.

On Anniversary of Roe V. Wade, Celebrate “Life Before Birth”!

Thirty-five years ago, on January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court sanctioned abortion on demand.

W’s Latest Leftward Lurch: Assault on Second Amendment

Conservatives who voted for George W. Bush in either 2000 or 2004, or both, have once again been stabbed in the back by the most liberal president to occupy the White House since Jimmy Carter.

Why Is Martin Luther King’s  Birthday a National Holiday?

Although I am most grateful for the paid day off on Martin Luther King day, I have reservations about the propriety of making the occasion of his birth a national holiday.

Democrats Want CHANGE? Not in California!

Because the Democrat party has no real issues on which to run in 2008, party leaders have adopted CHANGE as the liberal mantra for this election cycle.

Hillary’s Tin Ear on Illegal Aliens

During the October 30 Democratic debate, moderator Tim Russert asked Hillary Clinton, "Do you the New York Senator, Hillary Clinton, support the New York Governor's Plan to give illegal immigrants driver's licenses?"

Is Obama’s “Audacity of Hope” a Fairy Tale?

Former president Bill Clinton fancies himself to be America's First Black President and promotes that notion whenever the opportunity arises.

Happy New Year? Or More of the Same?

The world just celebrated the start of a new year with high hopes that things would get better in 2008. But judging from events of the first two weeks, little has changed.

Using the Race Card To “Lynch” Free Speech

Kelly Tilghman is a "hot" fox and a babe. She is also is an exceptionally talented commentator for the GOLF channel, the first woman to hold that position on a full time basis.

Mexican Incursions Into U.S. Spur Inaction From Dubya

Startling new information secured by Judicial Watch documents the fact that Mexican military and other officials have staged 29 incursions into America over the past 12 months.

Hillary for President Autopsy Shocker!

Hillary Rodham Clinton was supposed to be dead this morning, figuratively speaking that is. According to nearly all political wizards, Hillary was destined to be stabbed in the heart by a clean and articulate black man in the hinterlands of New Hampshire.

Liberal Guilt Trumps Common Sense: New Jersey Apologizes for Slavery

In a gesture designed to temper liberal guilt without accomplishing much of anything else, New Jersey became the first northern state to formally apologize for slavery.

Requiem for Hillary Clinton: “Big Girls Don’t Cry!”

Hillary Rodham Clinton had already finished ordering her stylish inaugural gowns for balls and victory celebrations still more than a year away.

Conservatives Need To Cut Slick Some Slack

--Satire-- For the past 16 years, conservatives all across our great land have railed at the personage of William Jefferson Clinton. The "Liar in Chief" is one of the kinder monikers bestowed upon the man from Hope, Arkansas who apparently believes that truth is more of an enemy than communism, poverty, AIDS, and Islamofascism combined.

Reminder to Iowa: Vote for Hillary, Early and Often, January 14!

--Satire-- There is no eloquent way to say it: Hillary Rodham Clinton (HRC) has had a rotten fall and winter. Her woes began on Halloween when she flip flopped on the issue of driver's licenses for illegal aliens during a nationally televised debate.

Is Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Really “Secure” ?

Those who fret about the presence of nuclear weapons in the violent and unstable nation of Pakistan need not concern themselves. According to the U.S. government, Pakistan's nuclear weapons arsenal is secure despite political turmoil after the assassination.

Mexico’s High-Technology Solution to Illegal Immigration

"Mexico to use biochip to control illegal immigration," screamed the headline at earthtimes.org. That seemed like another terrific reason to break out the bubbly a bit early. As if I needed any excuse to imbibe early and often.

A Worthy Resolution for 2008: Give Rule of Law a Chance!

The year about to be relegated to the annals of history bore witness to a profound awakening of the American people. In great numbers, We The People finally became aware of the fact that our elected officials have allowed as many as 38 million foreign peasants to thumb their noses at our borders, ignore our immigration laws, and occupy our nation

Ramos and Compean: Not Brown Enough?

Pity poor souls Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. Owing to poor career and lifestyle choices and just plain rotten luck, the two have been cheated out of twelve and eleven years of freedom, respectively.

Remembering Bob Clark, Director of “A Christmas Story”

Yet another Christmas has been made more joyful by being able to watch Bob Clark's delightful film, "A Christmas Story."