“An Epic Struggle Over the Definition of America”

Published: Wed, 09/05/18

“An Epic Struggle Over the Definition of America” By Richard C. Young

Robert W. Merry explains at The American Conservative that Donald Trump’s political emergence interrupted “the coalition of the ascendant,” which had intended to “overwhelm the declining white majority and usher in a new era of globalism...Read more here.

President Obama, You Still Haven’t Built That? By Debbie Young

“Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at his foundation’s South Side offices on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the future of his presidential center and, in part, to assure residents that although there have been delays...Read more here.

The Five Deadliest Guns on the Planet? By E.J. Smith

Writing at The National Interest, Kyle Mizokami explains his choices of the five deadliest guns on the planet...Read more here.

Paul Simon Reaches the End of the Road By Richard C. Young

Paul Simon has been writing music for more than 60 years. And all that’s about to come to an end. His farewell tour closes in just a few weeks in Queens, New York, not very far from his childhood home ...Read more here.

Dishonoring War Hero John McCain By Debbie Young

Our National Cathedral is not an appropriate setting for partisan behavior. On Saturday last, there were in effect two ceremonies. One for John McCain, senator, Navy veteran and prisoner of war, where he was given a suitable, stately, well-attended funeral service...Read more here.

Hurricane Gordon: How to Survive the Storm By E.J. Smith

Tropical Storm Gordon is expected to hit land as a hurricane Tuesday near the Mississippi-Louisiana border, not far from where Hurricane Katrina made landfall back in 2005. No matter where you live, if hurricanes can hit your area, now is a great time to check your storm preparations...Read more here.

Would Brits Really Rather Remain in the EU? By Richard C. Young

At Reuters, William James reports that surveys suggest British voters would vote to remain in the European Union if given another opportunity. Since the referendum that set off Brexit, five such surveys have been taken, with the most recent having the widest margin of so-called “remainers.”..Read more here.

Socialism Served with a Big Side of Hypocrisy By Debbie Young

After New York cab driver Nicanor Ochisor took his own life, apparently in response to financial struggles,Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wasted no time tweeting, “NYC’s fourth driver suicide. Yellow cab drivers are in financial ruin due to the unregulated expansion of Uber...Read more here.

Survive: Hurricane Maria Deadliest Storm Since 1900 By E.J. Smith

After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, I have followed along closely, taking note of survival implications. The storm was a real world worst-case-scenario and unfortunately thousands were caught in its path. The Economist reports that Maria was America’s deadliest storm since 1900...Read more here.