To most Americans, defunding the police sounds wrong. They worry about what will happen when they make a 911 call in the middle of the night. Taking resources away from the police is dangerous. This worry is only made worse … Continue reading
The Police Defunders are Wrong. Redirecting Funds Will Not End the Violence
June 19, 2020 | John Horvat II 
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Three Reasons I Take the People’s Republic of CHAZ Very Seriously
June 18, 2020 | John Horvat II
When Antifa and other groups’ militants took over a six-block section of Seattle’s Capitol Hill precinct, the liberal media treated the occupation lightheartedly. They portrayed the action as a way protesters with limited resources can garner attention from an oppressive … Continue reading
When a Good Quarterback Gets Sacked by Political Correctness
June 16, 2020 | John Horvat II
Some think that fortitude is a mere expression of physical prowess and raw strength. Thus, for example, a quarterback like Drew Brees shows a lot of courage by being out there on the field. He is the focus of the … Continue reading
To the Left: Stop Weaponizing the Word “Selfish”
June 13, 2020 | John Horvat II
Selfish is a word that is gaining currency in the coronavirus crisis. Those who oppose excessive lockdown measures can easily find themselves shamed by this latest word in the liberal lexicon, comparable to the expression anti-choice. The word is common … Continue reading
Beware the Rule of the Riot-makers
June 12, 2020 | John Horvat II 
In the face of the recent riots, many try to distinguish between protesters and the “radical elements” who riot. The former are always good and even patriotic. The latter are lamentable and perhaps criminal. In the words of Gen. James … Continue reading
Why Were Witches Involved in the Protests?
June 11, 2020 | John Horvat II
The recent protests were supposed to be rallies of concerned Americans who were horrified by the death of George Floyd. However, many protests degenerated into riots that destroyed parts of American cities. Unfortunately, many capitalized on the events to present … Continue reading
How the Pandemic Response Contradicts the LGBT Agenda
June 10, 2020 | Julio Loredo
There’s nothing like a reality check. With the COVID-19 pandemic now retreating, a period of reflection begins. Can we learn anything from what happened? Among the lessons of this Chinese virus, one will cause much discussion. That lesson is that … Continue reading
Is Becoming Finland the Way Out of our Polarized Mess?
June 9, 2020 | John Horvat II
In polarized America, many believe that the sad state of the union has reached the point of a serious threat of secession. It is a topic of great affliction for those who do not wish to see the nation split … Continue reading
The Issue Is Never the Issue—The Real Issue Is the Revolution
June 8, 2020 | James R. Bascom
The horrible choking death on May 25 of black American George Floyd by white former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin caused universal outrage across the American political spectrum. Conservatives no less than liberals called for Chauvin to be charged with murder. … Continue reading
These Are Not Riots, but a Revolution
June 4, 2020 | John Horvat II
In the face of the violence and rioting rocking the country, we face a painful reality. While all must deplore the death of George Floyd, we must recognize that the riots reflect a society in crisis, not bad law enforcement … Continue reading
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