Love it or hate it, it’s a whole new Washington DC and America at large with the Democrats in charge

Biden is officially sworn in as President with a big speech, bigger executive actions, an adoring mainstream media, an incoming migrant caravan, a pause on deportations, and a small crowd with most of the Capitol on lockdown while the shadow of Trump still looms. Plus, what’s this new equity word? “The contrast on display tonight… Continue reading Love it or hate it, it’s a whole new Washington DC and America at large with the Democrats in charge

Biden inspires less passion and is more boring than either of his predecessors, Obama or Trump

No one is likely to call Biden a cult leader anytime soon, the Era of Presidential Idolatry appears to be over, but is that essentially good or bad or just a thing? “I have to tell you, you know, it’s part of reporting this case, this election, the feeling most people get when they hear… Continue reading Biden inspires less passion and is more boring than either of his predecessors, Obama or Trump

Where’s Joe Biden? Shouldn’t the President elect be doing something?

The future leader of the free world is outsourcing his response to the assault on the Capitol to Congress, even though it’s going to have a huge effect on his entire Presidency.  Does anyone think this is normal? The attack on the Capitol has rocked the entire world and prompted an impeachment filing faster than… Continue reading Where’s Joe Biden? Shouldn’t the President elect be doing something?

After the attack on the Capitol, what about “whataboutism”? Is “moral relativism” on the rise in conservative circles?

A new line of argument claims it’s moral relativism to question the credibility of your political opponents in their pursuit of power.  The argument misses the point:  We are unequivocally against violence, but political surrender isn’t morally acceptable either.  In other words, it takes two to de-escalate. In the wake of the violent, some call… Continue reading After the attack on the Capitol, what about “whataboutism”? Is “moral relativism” on the rise in conservative circles?

Impeachment and censorship mania strikes again, because nothing says “unity” like persecuting your political opponents

Incoming President and future leader of the free world, Joe Biden, claims he’s powerless to stop a mad stampede that will surely tear the country even further apart, I thought it was time for healing? Donald Trump has 11 days left in office.  This past Thursday he posted a video message officially conceding the election… Continue reading Impeachment and censorship mania strikes again, because nothing says “unity” like persecuting your political opponents

A few thoughts on the violence at the Capitol, otherwise known as everyone always thinks they’re right

If violence is never justified, it’s never justified.  If fomenting violence is wrong, then it’s wrong.  If context matters, then it matters.  If elections matter, then the way we conduct them matters.  If we hope for a peaceful future, we must all acknowledge the rules of the game. I’ll be honest:  I find myself rather… Continue reading A few thoughts on the violence at the Capitol, otherwise known as everyone always thinks they’re right

Go, Bernie, go! Filibuster all night and ruin the Senate’s New Year’s Eve

If you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, look no further than the recent alliance between Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and Democrats over increasing stimulus checks to $2,000 and the nonsensical Republican opposition They say politics makes strange bedfellows.  This has never been more true as Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, and other Democrats come together… Continue reading Go, Bernie, go! Filibuster all night and ruin the Senate’s New Year’s Eve

Wait, didn’t we impeach Trump for asking for an investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings?

New revelations about an official investigation into Hunter Biden reveal impeachment never should’ve happened, and both the Department of Justice and likely the media knew it the entire time On December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.… Continue reading Wait, didn’t we impeach Trump for asking for an investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings?

A better, brighter future in the Middle East if Biden can maintain the gains

Will the Biden-Harris Administration abandon the failed policies of the Obama-Biden Administration and instead build on Trump’s success? We, the undersigned, recognize the importance of maintaining and strengthening peace in the Middle East and around the world based on mutual understanding and coexistence, as well as respect for human dignity and freedom, including religious freedom.”… Continue reading A better, brighter future in the Middle East if Biden can maintain the gains

Meet Biden’s new coronavirus plan, same as the old plan

The party with a religious devotion to science and data somehow comes up with the same plan as Trump and his troglodytes In the wake of a potential Thanksgiving day surge in coronavirus, Joe Biden and his soon-to-be COVID-19 task force met in Wilmington, DE yesterday to unveil his administration’s brand, spanking new pandemic response… Continue reading Meet Biden’s new coronavirus plan, same as the old plan