The Power of Courage
Inches from death, Trump’s mind remained on his mission, and he was conscious of the way the images of him would affect the campaign. This kind of physical courage cannot be faked.
Worst of All Worlds . . . For Democrats
The left can't figure out how to make Biden win again or whom to embrace as an alternative.
The Surgeon General Takes Aim at Guns
If we cannot trust the authorities to protect us, and they have repeatedly shown themselves to be malevolent and self-interested, then we should at least have arms to protect ourselves.
The Presidential Debate Should Expose a Fragile Biden
It remains to be seen how CNN intends to put its thumb on the scale, but even in the face of such interference, I suspect Trump will do circles around the mediocre figurehead now in the Oval Office.
Stumbling Into Nuclear War
Today a compliant media, an ignorant public, and an arrogant ruling class have combined to render the risk of nuclear war higher than it was at any point during the Cold War.
Biden and the Left Demonize Trump Supporters
Biden’s talk of Our Democracy™ is a smokescreen. He and the broader left have no faith in the electorate, voting, or majority rule, as well as absolute hatred for at least a plurality of voters.
Trump’s Conviction Signals New Political Era
What happened in New York was an inversion of the rule of law, using the forms of an ordinary criminal process in order to commit substantive injustice, persecuting an innocent man for partisan ends.
Signs of America’s Declining Power and the Emerging Multipolar World
If we want our country to be safe and powerful, we should start on the firm foundations of respect for peace, human life, and other nations’ sovereignty.
A Corrupt Establishment Demands a Loyalty Oath
It is our job to win. And, win or lose, it is our job to notice what is happening and shout it from the rooftops.
Failure to Prioritize Will Accelerate National Decline
We need a hard-headed assessment of national needs and capabilities, and we must radically reduce our obligations in order to restore domestic strength.
Unrepresentative Government
Today, the political class is profoundly out of touch.
Efforts to Control Gaza Protests Threaten Free Speech and Academic Freedom
University and government policy should be built on the solid, content-neutral ground of distinguishing permissible free speech from prohibited criminal violence and harassment.
ATF Rule Change Creates a Trap for the Unwary
Flipping a gun for a price higher than one paid now may turn anyone into a dealer, making any such sale unlawful if it does not involve all the licensing and paperwork that govern gun dealers.
O.J. Verdict Was Harbinger of Racial Tensions to Come
After the O.J. trial, race relations were never quite the same. The initial shock soon wore off, but the ongoing tension ironically ended up paving the way for the rise of Barack Obama.
High Gold Price Points to Sustained Inflation
Given the choice of doing the right thing for the long-term health of the country and eking out another good quarter to ensure reelection, it’s obvious where incentives fall for the gang in charge.
On Things Collapsing
Reports indicate that the Francis Scott Key Bridge will take at least ten years to rebuild. More than 50 years ago, the original was built in five.
Two-Front Disaster
Because of the grievances and hubris of the neoconservatives, we have voluntarily undertaken a two-front war against both Islamic extremists and Russia, with a predictable lack of success.
Gaza Humanitarian Aid Port is a Terrible Idea
The Gaza mission would likely end in tears and lost lives, and it would also risk direct conflict with both Hamas and the IDF while providing very little tangible help to the Palestinians.
Angry Joe Rallies His Partisans
Biden's address was ineffective if the goal was to unite the country, win over undecided voters, impress the public with his reputed empathy, or explain the desirability of his policies.
What’s So Great About NATO?
A U.S. withdrawal from NATO would be good for both Europe and the U.S. For that to happen, Europe must rearm itself, and the U.S. must accept that Europe will no longer be in the position of vassals.