On the one hand, this could be the welcome evidence that Trump is finally taking the pandemic seriously. But it’s yet another illustration of what a practical disaster his campaign is less than four months out from the election as he languishes well behind the former vice president.
Publication: Washington Examiner
Trump Badly Whiffs on Question on Jeffrey Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump wishes the most notorious (accused) sex trafficker and pedophile on the planet “well.” It’s an unforced error of the highest proportions…and a crucial pivot in tone on handling the novel coronavirus and one that baits the president’s haters…into wondering why Trump would issue such flatteries toward the ammo-armed Maxwell unless he had something to hide.
Trump’s Opposition to Testing Is Reckless
Trump seems to think it’s all some sort of contest, and that if fewer people are identified with the virus, his own record will look better. If the numbers of tests are kept down, he can pretend statistical success. This puts statistics above people. It’s inhumane.
Media Are Just Plain Lying About Kayleigh McEnany “Science” Quote
McEnany did not say that schools should re-open despite what the science says. She said that there should not be any science-based objections to re-opening precisely because the data show it is both safe and preferable to put students back into their classrooms. But you would never know what McEnany meant from following members of the press, many of whom selectively edited her remarks to make her sound like a knuckle-dragging flat-earther.
Florida’s Coronavirus Numbers May Not Be as Bad as They Seem
Florida is certainly not out of the clear. For one reason or the other, case numbers are increasing, and it’s important that the state’s residents take this outbreak seriously. But we should also remain skeptical of the data. There are many factors that contribute to the spike Florida is experiencing, and a complete report isn’t possible without taking them all into consideration.
Bari Weiss Shows How to Make a Point About Your Employer
As the now-former New York Times opinion editor Bari Weiss expertly demonstrated, the proper way to stand up to an employer you believe engages in unethical practices is not to tweet about it, but instead put your money where your mouth is and walk out the door before putting your bosses on blast.
Roger Stone Is Still A Criminal
President Trump granted clemency to Roger Stone just a few days before Stone was set to start his prison sentence. This decision was a mistake, as many of his advisers, administration officials, and fellow Republicans reportedly told him. And to understand why, it’s worth remembering why Stone was sentenced to prison in the first place.
3 Cheers for the Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks this week responded to critics who say they must change their name and logo with a resounding, “Nah.”
This Fall, Get the Children Back in School
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released a needed opinion that is strongly in favor of getting children back to school this fall. It’s just what the nation needs right now in times that seem anything but normal.
Reminder: The 2015 Baltimore Riots Accomplished Nothing
Nothing has been done about youth unemployment or about the drug war or about the power of the public employee unions in the police and the schools. The city has since suffered accelerated shrinkage of its population and tax base.
Are We Being Set Up for Another Stunning Trump Win?
It is possible that in a dangerous and unpredictable world, voters will prefer a feisty and aggressive Trump over a lackluster Biden.
John Roberts Proves He’s Nothing More Than an Empty Robe
Of all the cop-outs in Supreme Court jurisprudence, Chief Justice John Roberts’s concurrence in June Medical Services v. Russo has to be one of the worst.
Yes, Trump Will Leave Office If He Loses
It’s worth noting that whatever Trump may say in public, he has not lived up to the wildest dreams of critics to become some sort of dictator. He may fume about the fake news, but he isn’t exactly jailing journalists. He may issue executive orders and criticize judges who block them, but he hasn’t been casually defying court orders.
MSNBC May Soon Reward Homophobic Conspiracy Theorist with Plum Prime-Time Gig
Joy Reid does not seem to know much of anything, let alone obscure details of American political history. Worse still is her embrace of the absolute worst trends in modern political discourse. There is no anti-Republican conspiracy theory she will not promote, no anti-GOP slander too malicious for her to repeat, and no anti-conservative remark too uninformed and insipid for her to utter.
Removing Theodore Roosevelt Statue Is a Step Too Far
Opponents of the particular statue have complained that having Roosevelt towering over the African and American Indian figures is evocative of subjugation of other races…However, like many figures in history, Roosevelt is complicated. For instance, he took a lot of heat when he invited friend Booker T. Washington to dine with him in the White House — the first time such a thing had ever happened.
John Bolton Memoir Pollutes Senate Republicans
Every Senate Republican except for Mitt Romney now owns every single damaging revelation about President Trump reported in the memoir of former national security adviser John Bolton. Those revelations should stick to the GOP senators like Velcro. They have covered for Trump, ignored his instability and indecency, excused his lies and ignorance, and willfully pretended his corruptions don’t exist.
All That Media Praise for Cuomo Looks Stupid Right Now
Cuomo has arguably bungled his state’s coronavirus response worse than any of the other 49 governors, journalists…He talks a big game about leadership and strategies. That is apparently all it takes to win the immediate and unquestioning adoration of the Fourth Estate. Well, that and a certain political affiliation likely helps, too.
With Its Attack on The Federalist, NBC Embraces All-Out Political Activism
One of the largest and most powerful news organizations in the U.S. petitioned one of the largest and most powerful corporations in the world to demonetize a tiny website because it published allegedly problematic language. If this is not a violation of Google’s “Don’t be evil” corporate code of conduct, it is certainly a violation of the First Amendment principles which NBC News claims to honor and defend.
NBA Coach Gregg Popovich Thinks NFL Owners Are Hypocrites. He Should Look in the Mirror
The conservative estimate for the NBA’s revenue from China comes in at $500 million, a number that helps set the league’s salary cap. Popovich is as outspoken on politics as anyone in the league, and like so many others, he falls quiet at the first mention of the brutal tyranny that helps bankroll his salary. It’s just hypocritical.
The Police Shooting of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta Was Tragic, But Justifiable
Many in the media erroneously reported this as yet another “unarmed” black man killed by police. That description is wholly inaccurate and dangerous.
Trump Is Getting the Country Back to Work
The president’s swift action to ensure workers and businesses had access to immediate economic relief puts America in a position to recover fully while protecting as many jobs and businesses as possible.
The Making of “Gone with the Wind” Is a Testament to Our Messy, Monumental Racial Progress
It’s a shame, not just to see our cultural elite embrace illiberalism but also to see it misfire at a film that isn’t just a window into a monstrous worldview but itself a living relic of what we had to overcome to get to our current state of progress.
Why We Still Need to Watch “Gone with the Wind”
HBO’s decision to remove Gone With the Wind from its new HBO Max streaming service is yet another troubling step toward erasing American cultural heritage. It is essential to preserve the film, not in spite of the fact that it runs counter to our current attitudes, but precisely because it does.
Don’t Ditch the National Anthem at Sporting Events
Oftentimes at sporting events, the PA announcer will ask people to rise and remove their caps “to honor America” with the national anthem. Honoring the U.S. shouldn’t be a political issue. There are certain aspects about America that are far from perfect (for conservatives, legalized abortion being one of them), but we believe in the opportunity to make positive change.