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Guest AuthorMarch 22, 2016

I forced myself the other night to watch in totality Donald Trump speak at two rallies in Ohio before that state’s primary — and initially I had great reservations about voting for him. At these rallies Trump rarely spoke more than five or six words in a sentence. When he was not repeating his canned slogans […]

Guest AuthorDecember 9, 2014

The recent grand jury cases examining the deaths of African-Americans Michael Brown and Eric Garner exonerated the police officers who killed them and ignited passionate demonstrations and recriminations from civil rights leaders alleging ingrained racism in our criminal justice system. The debate since Brown’s killing in Ferguson, Mo., has centered on the training and behavior […]

Guest AuthorOctober 22, 2014

I used to live in Florida. As I watch the contest between Florida Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, I wish I could vote in the election in my former home. The outcome of the governor’s race in New York where I now vote is basically over. But the race between Scott and […]

Guest AuthorOctober 13, 2014

If you follow Vice President Joe Biden, you know he has a reputation for being politically incorrect and too blunt. Recently, he made a series of comments that earned him the title of “Having The Worst Week in Washington” from the Washington Post. In September, he referred to greedy military contractors as “Shylocks,” indicated that […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 15, 2014

A recent “fluff” piece by political writer Anthony Man in the Sun Sentinel reported that Florida Congressman Ted Deutch has become a vegan. He says he’s lost “25 pounds” and that his “health has definitely improved as a result.” Citing his long day where he finds himself not eating many homemade meals and faced with […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 3, 2014

Does our president really play too much golf these days. That’s the question being debated lately after questions were raised about President Obama’s commitment toward dealing with foreign policy problems in the Middle East and the Ukraine and racial tensions in Ferguson, Mo. Obama was accused of being out of bounds for hitting the links […]

Guest AuthorAugust 27, 2014

Much is made of the rise of the Tea Party and its continued hold on Republican politics nationwide, particularly after former GOP House leader Eric Cantor of Virginia was defeated. But just as much as the success of the Tea Party in converting the disgust of conservative voters with American politics into wins in primary […]

Guest AuthorJuly 30, 2014

On July 12 Israeli troops entered the Gaza Strip and began their operation to stop Hamas from attempting to destroy the Jewish state one rocket at a time and there’s no indication that the fighting will end soon. As each day passes, Israel’s “Operation Defensive Edge” is becoming a bloody, devastating war. The result is […]

Guest AuthorJuly 7, 2014

Like every year, many patriotic editorials and articles were written July 4 holiday about the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the tremendous impact it’s had on Western civilization, and the bravery of those patriots who told the British to kiss our New World asses. And like every other year, many centered their analysis on […]

Guest AuthorJune 24, 2014

“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” – Benjamin Franklin In an age where governments and the mass media embrace liberal political correctness to frame our governance, news and events, there’s a corresponding demand to be bland. Take for […]

Tag: Steve Kurlander

Steven Kurlander: Trump will grow up to be a great president

Steve Kurlander: Brown and Garner cases indict antiquated grand jury system

Steve Kurlander: If I could, here’s why I would vote for Crist for governor

Steve Kurlander: Even with “gaffes,” Biden building momentum for 2016 nomination

Steve Kurlander: Legislators should bring good nutrition, not pork, back to their districts

Steve Kurlander: We should encourage Obama to play more golf, not less

Steve Kurlander: Socialist Sanders can defeat Hillary for 2016 Democratic nomination

Steve Kurlander: Israeli offensive in Gaza is justified warfare against terrorism

Steve Kurlander: Americans need to rediscover the Declaration of Independence

Steve Kurlander: Redskins, George Will victims of political correctness