Political Commentary & Opinion
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‘Thank God for Elon Musk Taking on the Labour Government,’ Expert Declares
Elon Musk is standing up for free speech in the U.K. following last month’s elections that resulted in huge wins for the far-left Labour Party. Since its rise to power in July, Labour Party leaders have begun cracking down on social media, even arresting individuals for posts they claim incite violence. Now, Musk is using…Virginia Allen -
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OVERDUE: Nearly 40% of Us Can’t Pay Our Bills
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. A new poll finds that nearly 40% of Americans worry about paying the bills “most or all of the time”—which is even higher than during the 2008 financial crisis. The poll—from CNN, of all places—found that 39% of…Peter St. Onge -
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Make-Believe Moderates: Here’s Why Harris, Walz Makeovers Won’t Fly
You can fool some of the people—for about two weeks. Since Kacklin’ Kamala Harris pried the Anti-Democratic Party’s nomination from Sleepy Joe Biden in a bloodless coup d’etat on July 21, the vice president slithered between two rocks, shed her far-left skin, and emerged as Kamala the neo-moderate. The fracking-ban supporter? Gone! The Green New Deal’s…Deroy Murdock -
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Now Even Viewpoint Diversity Is ‘White Supremacy’
Do you want a perspective other than the stifling woke orthodoxy being imposed on society through classrooms, TV shows, and corporate boardrooms? Tired of seeing “LGBTQ” this and “BIPOC” or “AAPI” that? Do you want a discussion of ideas without constant identity politics? You just might be a white supremacist. That’s essentially the message of…Tyler O’Neil -
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Veterans Affairs Resources Are Being Diverted to Help Illegal Aliens, Disabled Vet Says
Federal Veterans Affairs resources are being used to serve illegal aliens, says Army veteran Derick Carver. “Essentially, what’s happening is, the VA was caught moving processors from the VA to support [Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Services Corps] processing detainee medicals,” he says. “We’re talking over 1.1 million people,” said Carver, who currently serves as…Virginia Allen -
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From Liberty to Tyranny: How Attacks on Checks and Balances Threaten Our Republic
One of the ways our Constitution provides for a “more perfect” union is by establishing a variety of checks and balances on federal government power. But a nation that can be “more perfect” can also become “less perfect,” and advocates for the elimination of those checks and balances are heating up the water in the…Steve McKee -
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Will ‘Misinformation’ Prosecutions Go Viral Under a Harris-Walz Administration?
The top prosecutor’s office in the state of Michigan has threatened to prosecute a citizen for spreading allegedly “false election information” in the swing state months ahead of the 2024 presidential vote—an ominous sign critics warn could metastasize throughout society in a Harris-Walz administration, since the Democratic vice-presidential candidate has said the First Amendment does…Ben Johnson -
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Harris’ Consistent Role in Fundamental Transformation of America
Since Vice President Kamala Harris’ coronation as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, much of the media has been laser-focused on her “vibes.” They are frantically working to ensure that Harris is “unburdened by what has been,” to use her own pet phrase, and persuade voters that she is the answer to all our problems. However,…Jarrett Stepman -
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9 Facts About Tim Walz’s Church
Vice President Kamala Harris selected Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., as her running mate on Tuesday, and many Americans are naturally curious to know more about him, including his religious beliefs. Walz does not often discuss his faith, but he occasionally mentions that he attends Pilgrim Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, (both instances are from 2020). Here are nine…Joshua Arnold -
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Pence: ‘I Cannot Endorse’ Either Major Presidential Ticket in 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday warned Republicans not to abandon “principles,” as he explained why he “cannot endorse” the GOP presidential ticket in the November elections. “For my part, you know, I’m staying out of the presidential campaign,” Pence told conservative commentator Erick Erickson in an onstage interview at Erickson’s Atlanta conference dubbed…Hudson Crozier -
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NY Fed Reports Perilously High Household Indebtedness
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. Household debt in America just hit a new record of $140,000 per family in America. Keep in mind that’s separate from your $280,000 share of the national debt. Or the half-million you owe in unfunded Social Security and…Peter St. Onge -
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WATCH: Mystery Deepens: Who’s Running US in Joe and Kamala’s Absence?
On the latest episode of “The Tony Kinnett Cast,” we dig into the biggest mystery of the 21st century: If no one is in the White House, who’s running the country? What’s at stake with a president who can’t tie his own shoes and a vice president who is busy reading scripted speeches off teleprompters…Tony Kinnett -
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‘He Asked for It’: Victor Davis Hanson on Tim Walz Meltdown
Victor Davis Hanson joins “The Tony Kinnett Cast” to highlight the critical controversies surrounding Gov. Tim Walz the media are currently being forced to reckon with. He outlines the key factors in turning any election around in less than 100 days, and cites the key moments in the late 20th century that “everything changed in…Tony Kinnett -
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Teachers Unions Donated Over $135K to Walz. Parents Say ‘No Difference’ Between Their Far-Left Agendas.
Teachers unions are among the largest donors to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ vice presidential candidate, giving over $135,000 to his campaigns for governor and, before that, Congress. Walz, who once taught high school social studies, sides with teachers unions instead of everyday Minnesotans, some parents say. “When it comes to education, the policies of…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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The Harris Flop Would Be Scarier Than Her Flip
President Joe Biden won in 2020 on the premise that until the November election, he would pose as good ol’ Joe from Scranton and not scare voters. So Biden talked about “unity” and “competency.” He erased his prior wild primary pandering to left-wing voters about shutting down fracking and opening the border. But as soon…Victor Davis Hanson -
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US Women’s Soccer Team Silences Politically Incorrect Player
Is it a new era for the U.S. women’s soccer team? On Saturday, the team will face off against Brazil in the gold medal match at the Olympics, after scoring wins over Zambia, Germany (twice), Australia, and Japan. [Update: The U.S. women’s soccer team beat Brazil 1-0, and won gold.] For years, the U.S. women’s…Katrina Trinko -
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Kamala Harris and the Civilizational Jihad of Democratic Street Thuggery
On Jan. 21, 2017, hundreds of thousands of feminists wearing pink “pussyhats” protested the prior day’s presidential inauguration of Donald Trump by rampaging throughout Washington, D.C. The “Women’s March on Washington,” an extension of the riots and protests that shook the capital on Inauguration Day itself, was not exactly a peaceful affair. Hundreds of anarchists…Josh Hammer -
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The Symmetrical Vice Presidential Picks: Polarized Politics Continues
There is an uncanny symmetry in the two presidential candidates’ choice of vice presidential running mates. There are a few superficial differences—Republican JD Vance is 40, Democrat Tim Walz 60. Vance is bearded, Walz balding. The similarities are greater, and they go beyond the fact of their military service. Both were chosen by principals in…Michael Barone -
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You Can’t Cancel Tim Walz’s Radicalism With Camo Hats or Ice Fishing
Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her Democratic running mate, offering a balance of different races and genders—if you’re one of those traditionalists who still believes in those binaries. But their ideology is a pretty strong match. Walz is especially “progressive” on abortion on demand, on pushing “gender-affirming care” for kids,…Tim Graham -
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Tim Walz, ‘Folksy’ Socialist
Have you heard about Tim Walz’s folksiness? Surely you’ve noticed the “folksy demeanor” and “folksy manner” and “folksy appeal” and “folksy mannerisms” of this “folksy former soldier”? If you somehow missed it, the “folksy governor of Minnesota” exudes a “folksy … informal vibe” and “folksy relatability.” But don’t forget his “folksy rebukes” and “folksy plain-spoken…David Harsanyi