OPINION: Depending on China for rare-earths is one of our dumbest mistakes – and must be corrected PRONTO

 In the 1960s, the conservative intellectual James Burnham wrote a book arguing that the decline of Western civilization was a self-imposed choice.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 23, 2025)

WHAT HAS SHE BEEN SMOKING?“Some people have actually said I was the most qualified candidate ever to run for president.” – Kamala HarrisDUMB & DUMBER“One of the key reasons why we have to make buses free is because it reduces the assaults on bus drivers. It creates a safer work environment.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 16, 2025)

OPINION: As government shutdown standoff continues, democrats have more to lose in court of public opinion

 As the government shutdown standoff reaches its ten-day mark, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Oct. 9 it “gets better every day” for Democrats.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Dancing inflatable frogs, no money for federal employees during shutdown and checks still funding Bibi’s kingdom

 If I hear the narrative terms “radical reign of terror” or “left-wing radicals” one more time from a politician’s mouth – I’m going to SCREAM!

OPINION: There’s a chance Trump’s Gaza Peace Deal may last

 We’re always very skeptical of any headline comprised of both “Hamas” and “Peace.”That’s because when you’re dealing with Hamas you’re certainly dealing with the devil.A peace plan containing 20 provisions means there are 20 points where Hamas can betray the U.S.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (October 16, 2025)

ROOM TEMPERATURE IQ“It’s good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden Administration developed after months of discussion with Arab partners, Israel and the Palestinian Authority.” – former Secretary of State Antony BlinkenPEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST“Today the skies are calm.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (October 9, 2025)

OPINION: Here’s how we can deliver conservative welfare reform

 “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”Those are the nine most terrifying words in the English language, according to President Ronald Reagan.As a conservative governor, I try to heed that warning when crafting state assistance programs.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Ask yourself, what would our founding fathers do about right now?

 I was talking to my editor this week about all the “news” going on in the world.His final question: “What are we supposed to do about it?”I said exactly what we are doing; report it.All I’m going to say AGAIN is – this isn’t a red/blue issue.