Tag: Politics
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Fundamental Changes Needed for Conservatives to Reverse America’s Decline
The United States is facing a decline, if not chaos, following disappointing election results and years of turmoil in various areas. Conservatives must make fundamental changes to their political and philanthropic strategies to reverse this trend. Superficial changes will not be enough, given the current state of affairs. Inflation is at a 50-year high, crime…
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Why Donald Trump’s Continued Political Career is a Waste of Precious Energy
Donald Trump’s continued political career is a waste of precious political energy that could be better spent on issues that matter to Americans and the causes that conservatives believe in. Political energy is finite, and every day that Trump remains in the spotlight, it diverts resources away from important matters. Polarizing causes and inspirational leaders…
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: Reflections on Wildfires, Politics, and More
New York City and other areas have been engulfed in smoke from Quebec wildfires, creating a strange experience for residents. It reminded me of a cartoon I once saw in The Spectator, depicting people stepping outside a theater during intermission for a smoke break. One person jokes, “Just popping in for some fresh air.” For…
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Smoke from Quebec Wildfires Causes Strange Experience for New York Residents
Smoke from Quebec wildfires has enveloped New York City and other places, causing a strange experience for residents. The situation reminded the author of a cartoon he saw in The Spectator, where people were seen outside a theater taking a smoke break during intermission. One of them heads inside, saying, “Just popping in for some…
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Is Washington Working Again? A Look at the Debt-Ceiling Negotiations
After the debt-ceiling negotiations, which resulted in a bipartisan compromise and prevented a default, the question arises: is Washington working again? Despite media narratives portraying Republicans as “terrorists” and “hostage-takers,” Speaker McCarthy managed to strike a deal with President Biden that passed both chambers of Congress with a comfortable majority. However, the debt-ceiling deal did…