What President Dwight D. Eisenhower dubbed the “military-industrial complex” has been constantly evolving over the decades, adjusting to shifts in the economic and political system as well as international events. The result today is a … [Read More...]
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Conversion & Reconciling Narratives
Interior of St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas, where my faith was rescued (Vladimir Grigorenko photo) A reader named Chrisacs posted on the thread about why some Catholics leave the Catholic Church, and why others stay. Because I’m trying hard to keep … [Read More...]
Big Government
Trump Fights Media Spin
President-elect Trump has a way of making Americans feel good again about their country, their future and themselves, and then the media spin comes along in an attempt to dilute that momentum. It is so obvious to the America people that every article the … [Read More...]
Election 2016
Florida has a history of sketchy election recounts
I’ve been watching some of the general outrage on CNN this weekend over the idea that Republicans would dare to question the integrity of the […]
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Judge rules election officials in Broward violated state law, gives them 7 pm deadline
A judge has ruled that Broward County election officials violated Florida law by failing to report how many outstanding ballots they have in their possession. From […]
Health Care
Outrage Over Obamacare Anyone?
Come On People, Where’s The Outrage Over Obamacare? Okay, so at the moment Americans are distracted. With the Hillary Clinton scandals and scams all over the news […]
Obamacare Insurance Premium
Obamacare Insurance Premium Big Shock Obamacare insurance premium keeps shocking American voters…hmm, could that be due to the lies Americans were told about Obama care insurance premiums […]
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Hooray Americans Reject Democrats
Hooray, November 8th, 2016 will go down in history as the date the American voters changed history. The fact that a national uprising at the voting booths successfully defeated Hillary Clinton and handed Mr. Trump a win will change the direction of America's … [Read More...]
Outrage Over Obamacare Anyone?
Come On People, Where's The Outrage Over Obamacare? Okay, so at the moment Americans are distracted. With the Hillary Clinton scandals and scams all over the news and now the FBI's reopening of Hillary's email server scandal case stealing the headlines, the issue … [Read More...]
America’s Permanent-War Complex
What President Dwight D. Eisenhower dubbed the “military-industrial complex” has been constantly evolving over the decades, adjusting to shifts in the economic and political system as well as international events. The result today is a “permanent-war complex,” which is now engaged in conflicts in at least eight countries across the globe, none of which are […]
Conversion & Reconciling Narratives
Interior of St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral in Dallas, where my faith was rescued (Vladimir Grigorenko photo) A reader named Chrisacs posted on the thread about why some Catholics leave the Catholic Church, and why others stay. Because I’m trying hard to keep that comments thread one for storytelling, not debate, I chose to take his […]
Trump: “If you buy a box of cereal — you have a voter ID”
People on social media are laughing at him for saying this, but I forgot my driver’s license at home before a trip to the grocery store last week and they confiscated my Lucky Charms on the way out. You think they’re going to let you walk out of there with yellow moons, green clovers, and […]
Jeff Flake: I won’t vote to advance any of the 53 judicial nominees who are pending until we vote on a bill to protect Mueller
He’s a member of the Judiciary Committee, remember, which is currently split 11/10 between Republicans and Democrats. If Flake votes no, nominees pending in the Committee will come to the floor without the Committee’s recommendation. And if he votes no on the floor then McConnell starts with just 50 votes, the bare minimum. Would Susan […]
NY Times: First caravan migrants to reach the border are ‘considering their options’ for entering the U.S.
It’s only the first wave but some of the caravan migrants have arrived in Tijuana, just across the border from San Diego. The NY Times reports those who have arrived are now weighing their options: Their arrival in Tijuana marked the end of one struggle — making it safely to the United States border. But […]
Politico: Will Florida vote debacle get Bondi a Cabinet appointment?
Pam Bondi may well have emerged as Donald Trump’s first pick to replace Jeff Sessions anyway, but the mess unfolding in Florida may have given her an edge. Politico’s Marc Caputo and Anni Karni hear that Trump has begun relying on Bondi’s analysis to navigate the developments in the Lack of Sunshine State. That can […]
Trump: I’m supporting … bipartisan criminal justice reform?
The question mark in the headline is mine, not his. I just … can’t believe the following tweet might be accurate. But it might be. If Trump passes the First Step Act & somehow manages to sign marijuana legalization into law while continuing to retroactively commute the sentences non-violent drug offenders, he could be the […]
Michael Avenatti arrested after allegation of felony domestic violence
The man who has styled himself a champion for abused women has been arrested by the LAPD on “suspicion of domestic violence.” That’s according to Buzzfeed which confirmed the arrest after it was first reported by TMZ. Avenatti is reportedly being detained while he gives a statement to the police but hasn’t been booked yet. […]
Home security cameras are now solving crimes in Baltimore
Well, it’s happening in more places than just Baltimore, but they probably need the help more than most cities. The subject at hand is the trend of police departments solving crimes in greater numbers because of the increasing number of home and business owners who have external security cameras monitoring their property… and the street […]
May: Cabinet approved Brexit agreement to regain “control of our money, laws and borders”
It took five hours to accomplish, but Theresa May finally got her cabinet to back a draft agreement on Brexit. The quality of that support appears strained even in May’s own description, describing the decision and the days ahead as “difficult,” while noting that the cabinet’s support was “collective” rather than unanimous. In the end, […]