Ricochet’s Bethany Mandel wrote a good, thoughtful piece the other day on the inclination of partisans to immediately politicize certain types of tragedies — the latest example being the murder of Mollie Tibbetts, after the revelation that her suspected killer was in this country illegally. As Mandel points out, such circumstances elevate… CONTINUE
When Honesty Is No Longer a Factor in Who To Trust
Editor’s Note: I’m on assignment so John Daly is taking over this space. Bernie Goldberg The other day, Bernie Goldberg wrote a column on this site that referenced a recent CBS news poll. The poll revealed some rather interesting statistics, especially about those who describe themselves as “strong” supporters… CONTINUE
Bailing Out the Trade War
“Tariffs are the greatest!” President Trump tweeted early Tuesday morning. “Either a country which has treated the United States unfairly on Trade negotiates a fair deal, or it gets hit with Tariffs. It’s as simple as that – and everybody’s talking! Remember, we are the ‘piggy bank’ that’s being robbed…. CONTINUE
The GOP Is (and Will Remain) the Party of Trump
On Monday, the right-leaning Washington Examiner ran an piece entitled “Don’t become the party of Trump,” in which the publication’s editorial board called on the Republican Party not to “pledge unquestioning allegiance” to the president. It was a well-written, thoughtful column that pointed out recent examples the GOP’s growing obedience toward… CONTINUE
When Presidential Pardons Become an Exercise in Showmanship
U.S. presidents are afforded the legal right to pardon (or commute the sentence of) anyone they want to, at any time they want to. They don’t need a reason. They aren’t required to explain themselves. Still, such decisions often face public scrutiny, and President Trump has recently raised eyebrows over… CONTINUE
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