OPINION: Why Trump’s tax bill will make – or break – America’s small businesses

Americans who want a booming economy had more reason to be optimistic last week.First, President Trump paused his announced tariffs, giving him room to negotiate with other countries – including our allies – about lowering their many unfair trade barriers.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Nothing better than a bunch of socialists and fascists acting like they understand our Republic – but do we?

I’m thinking about making my column short this week.Short and sweet because I’m heading to the Amazon this afternoon and going “Zen.”Of course, coupling the words “short and sweet” with the topics of politics haven’t been America’s modus operandi for many years.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 17, 2025)

NOW THAT’S FUNNY“Filed my taxes ON TIME because I wouldn’t want all those dead people to wait around for their social security checks. It’s all about doing your part!”  – Jimmy Failla“Can I check a box to direct my taxes to pay for migrant deportation flights?” – Rep.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 10, 2025)

OPINION: Why Democrats hate DOGE

If you haven’t watched the Bret Baier interviews on Fox News with Elon Musk and the other executives who have given their time and expertise to exposing the rampant fraud and inefficiency of our federal government, I urge you to do so.It will infuriate you, and that’s what we need right now.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: #Trumptariffs is trending and, if the majority of voters have their way, so is a colossal reset of America

Like most weeks there is much to write and a limited word count to create the magic.I knew this week I had to write about tariffs.I mean, #TrumpTariffs has been absolutely trending on social media the past few weeks.Tariffs and the stock market.

OPINION: American farmers have a voice in Washington again

Before you can reap an abundant harvest, you have to put in the hard work of tilling the soil, sowing good seed, and waiting for it to take root.No one understands that better than our farmers.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (April 10, 2025)

THE LEFT“The notion that unelected lawyers can micromanage the executive branch and override a commander-in-chief who received 77.3 million votes should trouble every American.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (April 3, 2025)

OPINION: How Congress can kick illegal immigrants off Medicaid – and save us billions

With one stroke, Congress can deliver on three of President Trump’s biggest priorities: Discourage illegal immigration, reform a broken welfare program and save taxpayers billions.It can all be done if Republicans roll back Medicaid for illegal aliens in their coming reconciliation bill.