Dignity, Justice and Hope
For the seven weeks I was a wannabe politician running for Congress in 2007, my motto was “Dignity, Justice, Hope.”
Culture
Does America’s Government Deserve to Continue?
Government failure is always used as an excuse for government expansion. Government thrives on crisis and incompetence” ~Jim Babka
Jim Webb and Soft Power
Former Senator and Navy Secretary Jim Webb explains just how foolish renaming military bases and tearing down statues makes us in the eyes of our enemies.
Bald Eagle: From Mighty Hunter to Woke Mascot – How Critical Theory Clipped America’s Icon
In a shocking turn of events, it seems that even the mighty bald eagle, once a symbol of freedom, has fallen victim to the insidious clutches of critical theory and the rise of woke ideology.
Liberal Hypocrisy, or Do As I Say, Not Do As I Do!
We have previously reported on the very lovely Taylor Lorenz, who covers technology and online culture for The Washington Post. The image to the right is a screen capture, but if you click on it, it will take you to the original tweet. Taylor Lorenz spent a lot of time investigating the Twitter account Libs …
The Chronicles of the Clueless: A Guide to Being Human in the Upside-Down
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave examines the contradictions of the human experience.
Gone with the Wind: The Melodrama of the Lost ‘Art’ of the Farmer’s Blow
Ah, the nostalgia of simpler times when tissues were a luxury, and the winds of nature served as both ally and adversary in the age-old practice known as the “farmer’s blow.”
Is It Only Those Blacks Killed By Whites Who Matter?
When I heard that a deranged white man male, who hated black Americans, murdered three black people in a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, I pretty much expected the editorial response. Progress exists, but Dr. King’s dream remains deferred | Editorial America still has a ways to go to live up to the self-evident …
The Nightmare Years Part 2
William Shirer wrote “The Nightmare Years” about Germany from 1930 to 1940. He describes how one of the greatest countries in Western Civilization was taken over by criminals and became a Human Secularist Totalitarian state. That state committed genocide, needless war, and crimes against humanity – in just 12 years. The Human Secularist Totalitarians in …
Unveiling the Parallels: Ancient Pagan Priests and Modern Drag Queens
The curious connection between ancient pagan priests and modern drag queens might not be easily apparent, but upon closer examination, parallels emerge
A Little Advice for the “T” in LGBTQ
If we’re going to accept the science of genetics, we don’t get to ignore the “X” and “Y” chromosomes, just because they’re inconvenient to useful idiots with gender confusion.
Tyranny of the Minority
“The tyranny of the minority is infinitely more odious and intolerable and more to be feared than that of the majority.” William McKinley, 1886
They Tried That In a Small Town
Linda Blackford, the longtime columnist for what my best friend used to call the Lexington Herald-Liberal hasn’t written about Jason Aldean’s hit “Try That In a Small Town,” but she is aghast that someone tried something stupid in a small town and it didn’t work out well: ‘Deeply traumatized.’ Arts retreat at Pine Mountain ends …
Exclusive Club of Rome Revels in Diminished Diaper Demands: Birthrates Plummet, High Fives Soar!
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave lampoons the Holy See and its seeming lack of interest in having and nurturing children.
Eternal Paradox: The Price of Free Beer Remains Unchanged, Humanity Outraged Anyway
Today in Cloft’s Corner, Dave examines Free Beer, it’s pitfalls, perils, potential and resistance to inflation.
Whenever There Is a Truth You Cannot Tell, That Is a Truth You Must Tell!
We have previously noted that the Most Rev Salvatore Cordileone has stated that the Archdiocese of San Francisco would probably have to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Well, the time has come. From The New York Times: Archdiocese of San Francisco Becomes the Latest to File for Bankruptcy About a dozen dioceses and archdioceses in the …
The Oath of Office: A Binding Commitment to Defend the Constitution
The oath of office is more than formality, it’s a solemn expression of commitment, emphasizing the gravity and importance of the pledge being undertaken.
From Rome to the Present: A Sobering Reflection”
As the pages of history continue to turn, the striking parallels between the fall of Rome and the challenges faced by the United States today become harder to ignore. Corruption, a weakening political system, and a restless populace seeking stability have set the stage for a thought-provoking comparison. Much like the Roman Republic, the halls …
The Demand for Reparations Proves That Affirmative Action Failed
Congresswoman Cori Bush is demanding that the United States pay reparations for the damage done by slavery. But haven’t we been making reparations for almost 60 years with the affirmative action program?
Pollster: Trump is ‘stronger today than he’s ever been’
In a Tuesday interview with conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, Big Data pollster Rich Baris claimed that support for former President Donald Trump is stronger today than in either 2016 or 2020. He also believes the 2024 election will be a “total disaster for the Democrats.” From his lips to God’s ears. Here’s some of what …