Disobedience to Tyranny: A Higher Obedience to God
Throughout history, individuals of faith have faced the moral dilemma of whether to obey earthly authorities or stand firm in their allegiance to a higher, divine command.
NY Appeals Court Justice Called Trump’s $454 Million Fine in Civil Fraud Case ‘Troubling’
A panel of five New York appeals court justices heard opening arguments on Thursday in former President Donald Trump’s appeal of the massive $454 million fine (plus interest) he was ordered to pay at the end of his civil fraud case in February. Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump liable for overstating the values of his …
Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Man Who Chose to Act in the Face of Evil
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a man of deep faith, intellect, and conviction, known for his unwavering commitment to Christian principles of love and justice.
The Vanishing, More Perfect Union
Ballot harvesting, drop boxes, robocalls, flyers, brain-numbing commercials, and biased opinion columns may win elections, but common sense Judeo-Christian ethics are the enduring cornerstone of a “more perfect union.”
Small Government vs. Limited Government
While the idea of small government may be appealing in its simplicity, it misses the mark when it comes to the constitutional vision of governance. The U.S. Constitution does not demand a government that is small; it demands a government that is limited
Does Trump pay them to endorse Kamala-la-di-dah?
Besides the enemy within, Kamala-la-di-dah is lining up endorsements from foreign heads of state.
Jack’s Trip To China With Tim Walz: Bringing Mao’s Tyranny To The White House
I wanted my readers to learn what I learned about Tim Walz from a man I recently met. He had traveled with Walz on a three-week trip around China in the summer of 1995. I will call him Jack.
West Point Needs a Reset
Not only has the taxpayer cost of a West Point education risen, but the Academy’s moral and professional compass seems to have shifted.
Hezbollah’s Strike on Tel Aviv Shifts the Conflict’s Balance
Tel Aviv woke up to a different kind of morning—sirens wailing, a sound that hasn’t echoed in the city’s air in this way before.
January 6th, 2021: America’s Reichstag Moment
On January 6th, 2021, the United States witnessed a pivotal moment in its modern political history. A protest at the U.S. Capitol spiraled into a chaotic breach of the building.
Israel, Lebanon, and the Questions of the Day
Please stop pleading for a ceasefire as if it was a simple barfight over some meaningless disagreement. This is existential, and Israel deserves the support of the world in defending itself from these demonic enemies.
What Would ‘Palestine’ Be Like if Hamas and Hezbollah Won?
Sir Ahmed Salman Rushdie is, according to his Wikipedia biography: an Indian-born British-American novelist. His work often combines magic realism with historical fiction and primarily deals with connections, disruptions, and migrations between Eastern and Western civilizations, typically set on the Indian subcontinent. Rushdie’s second novel, Midnight’s Children (1981), won the Booker Prize in 1981 and …
South Lebanon in Crisis as Israeli Strikes Escalate Conflict with Hezbollah
The air hums with tension… the ground shakes with impact… South Lebanon—strewn with the aftermath of Israeli airstrikes.
Who Approved Indicting Diddy?
I will let readers decide the Diddy question which is not did he, but who ordered the indictments?
Who Democrats Really Are
In recent years, we have detected that Democrats and Republicans are increasingly finding themselves further apart politically, socially, and spiritually.
Tesla’s Bold Gamble – Robotaxis, Rising Sales, and the High-Stakes Road to Autonomy
Elon Musk investors Investors, eyes on the horizon, await two pivotal moments—the unveiling of Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi and the company’s third-quarter sales announcement.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 114: Energy, Executive Orders, and Texas Cowboy Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the …
Making a House Seat an Inheritance
The Rahm Emanuel Rule is simply “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. And what I mean by that is an opportunity to do things that you think you could not do before.”
Understanding DIME-Trump Gets It, Biden Doesn’t-Parts 1 & 2
The World is on fire. This conflagration is a direct the result of poor leadership by President Biden and VP Harris along with their inability to understand and manage the fundamentals of National Power to our nation’s benefit.
The Brilliance of General Sherman: Mastering the Art of Total War
A Georgia State Trooper pulled over a car full of West Point cadets for speeding. After sternly informing them, “Nobody drives through my county that fast,” the cadet behind the wheel, with a smirk, replied, “Sherman did.”