Will 2020 be a Reprise of the 1876 Presidential Election? What a question, you might ask. But let’s look at what happened in 1876 and then you can make up your mind. The similarities between 1876 to 2020 are striking. Let’s set the scene. In 1876 the Democrats controlled the …
I am always amazed that everyone in the world seems to appreciate how exceptional America is, BUT AMERICANS—at least those who are out burning, looting, and attempting to impose socialism and Marxism on us as ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter are. I am always stumped by this question: If America …
Have you been wondering what happened to America’s once free, curious, and probing media? Yeah, me too. Today’s news media is apparently getting its marching orders from the Democrat Party Machine. Don’t believe me? Earlier this week, an ad hoc group of Democrat Party operatives sent an extraordinary memo to …
One of the most puzzling things I have seen from the Democrat party in the past three years has been its unremitting support for China and the Chinese Communist Party that runs it. Democrats like Diane Feinstein have short memories when it comes to China. I don’t. I was in …
Below is my review of Caleb Pirtle III’s book Lost Side of an Orphan’s Moon–the third book in his BoomTown saga series. Here is Caleb’s biography on Amazon: “Caleb lives in the present but prefers the past. He is the author of more than eighty books, including four noir thrillers …
I know it’s no longer de rigueur to talk about objectivity in the news media. And if you do bring up the concept of objective news coverage, you are likely to hear rejoinders like: “Objectivity in the news is impossible because human beings are not objective creatures.” Okay, I …
Today, I am reposting this perceptive article by political commentator Peggy Ryan. I think it rings true today as America navigates its way through multiple crises. America, You’ve Really Had a Wonderful Life By: Peggy Ryan In the movie It’s a Wonderful Life, an angel, Clarence, is sent to help George Bailey, …
Having recently finished the third book in my Finding Billy Battles trilogy, which begins in 1914, I find myself still deeply immersed in the lifestyle and routine of that period. Because my central character, William Battles, is (among other things) a journalist who spends time covering (and participating in) conflicts …
The most distressing element of the nation-wide pandemic and shutdown has been the decision by some local governments, school boards, and teachers unions to prohibit children from attending school. We can argue about motive all we want, but ultimately it comes down to politics. Opponents of allowing schools to reopen …
I am sad to report that Lloyd Marcus, who proudly called himself “the unhyphenated American” passed away this past Friday from an apparent heart attack. Fortunately, I was able to run a few of Lloyd’s commentaries and essays on my blog. They were always filled with common sense and street-wise …