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Mar

TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin

Greetings! In subtle ways, opposition to Trump was woven into the fabric of last night’s mostly bland Oscars.  For instance, Barbra Streisand’s tribute to the late Robert Redford, co-star in “The Way We Were,” spoke about how that iconic film was set in a time when Americans took loyalty oaths and were blacklisted for their political affiliations. She spoke of Redford’s environmental activism and his free speech advocacy.  Another example:  a gentle, yet  powerful anti-gun message from Gloria Cazares, the mother of a little girl killed in the Uvalde school massacre. She took the stage briefly after the film about the incident, “All the Empty Rooms,” won Oscar for Best Documentary Short.” “My daughter, Jackie, was nine years old when she was killed in Uvalde,” Cazares said. “Since that day, her bedroom has been frozen in time.”  The most overt political commentary came from Jimmy Kimmel who delivered this zinger: “As you know there are some countries whose leaders don’t support free speech. I’m not at liberty to say which.  Let’s just leave it at North Korea and CBS”...Worth noting: the MAGA-friendly showbiz site Hollywood in Toto gave the Oscars a big thumbs down, summing it up with this critique: “Conan O’Brien leads Trump Derangement gala at worst possible time” ...Brilliant: Saturday night’s MAHAspital ranks as the best SNL skit of the season. The hilarious spoof playing off  the hit TV series “The Pitt,” imagines an ER being run by medical personnel who are RFK Jr. vax-denying disciples.  MAHAspital’s tagline? “For people who love ‘The Pitt’ but can’t stand it’s liberal phony science”....Worth noting: another SNL bit that nailed it from Saturday night was a Tucker Carlson rant (played to perfection by Jeremy  Culhane) about woke Oscar politics...If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard

Hooray, Hollywood Is History

source: Townhall

Most Americans do not want to see movies that promote leftist causes and demonize our country’s values and traditions.

Oscar Night Turns Cringe with Pedophilia Jokes and Awkward Moments

source: Daily Caller

Host Conan O’Brien kicked the night off with a dig at Hollywood pedophilia. He wasted no time by airing their laundry. “It’s the first time since 2012 that there are no British actors nominated for best actor or best actress,” O’Brien said. “A British spokesperson said, ‘Yeah, well, at least we arrest our pedophiles.'”

Yes, Trump Can End This War

source: The American Conservative

Getting a ceasefire won’t be easy, but America has leverage the president can use.

Trump Made a Courageous and Correct Call on Hormuz

source: RedState

The purpose of this post is not to declare victory, but to demonstrate that President Trump is leading a top-shelf strategic team put together by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. He is getting good advice, he's listening, and he's making good decisions.

Iran Update: Are You Tired of Winning?

source: American Thinker

It looks as though the Iranian regime can’t last much longer.

Canadian Cops Arrest Man for Burning Iranian Flag

source: FrontPage

Burning the Canadian flag is however legal.

The Fall of Britain and the Warning for America

source: American Spectator

Britain’s retreat from its history and identity offers a cautionary tale for an America approaching its 250th birthday.

The Far-Left Media Sympathizes with Extremists Who Come to the U.S. to Cause Chaos

source: NY Post

In week two, the war against Iran and Hezbollah came home to America.

How Young Extremists Acquire Skills Abroad

source: American Spectator

Short trips to militant zones transform local radicalization into operational capability.

Gavin Newsom Is Driving Up Gas Prices

source: Wall Street Journal

Californians pay $5.48 a gallon on average—and military jet fuel is getting dangerously expensive.

Inside Siebel Newsom’s Nonprofit That Funds…Herself

source: Human Events

While legal, the governor's solicitation of donations to the California Partners Project raises ethical questions, allowing Siebel Newsom to collect a substantial salary.

It’s Already a Two-Person Race for the 2028 Democratic Nomination

source: Washington Examiner

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) are the clear frontrunners with everyone else auditioning for Veep.

Foreigners Are Snapping Up U.S. Homes and Stealing the American Dream

source: Fox News

New data reveals foreigners purchased over 78,000 US homes in one year, with nearly half paying cash

The Obama Gravy Train Just Hit a Disgusting New Low

source: PJ Media

It wasn’t even a week ago when we reported that Valerie Jarrett was raking in a staggering $740,000 from the Obama Foundation. New tax filings reveal that she’s hardly alone, as other Obama insiders also pull down bloated, above‑market salaries, thanks in part to the fact that the foundation pays just $10 a year for 19 acres of prime Chicago parkland.

CNN’s Bungling of NYC Attack Couldn’t Have Come at a Worse Time

source: National Review

Once is an accident, twice is a coincidence, three times is a trend, four times is CNN.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Is Right

source: Washington Reporter

A few days ago, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr reminded broadcasters that companies that use the public airwaves have an obligation under federal law to operate in the public interest.The reaction from Democrats and much of the press has been furious. But looking at the law and the facts show that. Brendan Carr is right and the left is wrong.

Feminism and Idiocracy: Iceland as the Canary in the Coal Mine

source: European Conservative

Vilifying masculinity and traditional masculine qualities leaves a vacuum that women are physically and mentally incapable of filling.