Category Archives: Politics

Why Trump Fired Comey By Andrew McCarthy

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

At last, at least for your humble correspondent, this week’s big hearing brought clarity. I now believe President Donald Trump fired Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey because he believes Comey intentionally misled the public into believing Trump was … Continue reading →

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A Public Service By Thomas Sowell

Posted on May 24, 2017 by

Sometimes someone inadvertently performs a public service by bringing an unbelievably stupid and dangerous idea to the surface, where it can be exposed for what it is. The New York Times can be credited — if that is the word … Continue reading →

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Review Of City of Dreams

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

  In his book, City of Dreams; Dodger Stadium and the Birth of Modern Los Angeles, Jerald Podair traces the tumultuous journey of Walter O’Malley in his quest to build his beloved Brooklyn Dodgers their own home on the East … Continue reading →

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One societal sickness that we still can’t eradicate: Political lies By Thomas Sowell

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

One of the painful realities of our times is how long a political lie can survive, even after having been disproved years ago, or even generations ago. A classic example is the phrase “tax cuts for the rich,” which is … Continue reading →

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O’Reilly, Ailes, and the Toxic Conservative-Celebrity Culture by David French

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

Knifework, not character or integrity, is what we demand from our ideological gladiators. We’re paying the price. There are those who say that the Left is “taking scalps,” and they have a list of Republican victims to prove their thesis. … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Church/State Battle By Craig Parshall

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

On Monday, March 20th, federal Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump’s nominee to replace the late Antonin Scalia on the United States Supreme Court, is slated to face questioning from the U.S. Senate during his confirmation hearing. Among other topics, his … Continue reading →

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Education at a Crossroads By Thomas Sowell

Posted on February 6, 2017 by

In just a matter of days — perhaps next Monday — a decision will be made in Washington affecting the futures of millions of children in low-income communities, and in the very troubled area of race relations in America. An … Continue reading →

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