TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin
Greetings! Trump is practically begging visitors on his website for campaign contributions. The home page copy reads, “PLEASE please give just $10 to STAND WITH TRUMP ASAP”… The Federalist CEO Sean Davis has a bone to pick with Kamala Harris about the interview she and running mate Tim Walz are doing with CNN’s Dana Bash tomorrow night. “Joe Biden can’t get into a car or up a flight of stairs without a handler, and apparently Kamala Harris can’t even talk to a CNN reporter by herself. Embarrassing,” Davis tweeted…The University of Colorado has appointed a “conservative thought professor” at the famously progressive school. Prof. Patrick Deneen’s reading list for students in his class includes works by Leo Strauss, Allan Bloom, Wendell Berry, Matthew Crawford, Robert Nisbet and Christopher Lasch. (The College Fix)… Serious concerns continue to be raised from the right about Trump’s campaign appearances that have become increasingly erratic since Joe Biden exited the White House sweepstakes. The Daily Caller urges the Bedminster Bloviator to stop with the tired schoolyard name calling schtick before it’s too late. “Trump can’t beat Harris with insults,” advises writer J.D. Foster. Agreed! … Just in time for back to school shopping! Tucker Carlson has opened an online store, but you’re going to have to open your wallet wide to order anything. T-shirts start at $30, and hats, including a MAGA red one emblazoned with Carlson’s mug, sell for $32. There’s even a Kid Rock collection offering two types of t-shirts….If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard
source: The Federalist
America’s space program is no longer a nationalist vanity project but a serious matter of strategic interest.
source: National Review
Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the administration pressured Facebook into suppressing speech — including jokes — during the pandemic
source: Washington Examiner
If President Richard Nixon had been a Democrat, he almost certainly would have avoided impeachment and resignation, and if a Democrat ended the Cold War without firing a single shot, well, he’d probably be on Mount Rushmore.
source: The Dispatch
Though Pennsylvania’s governor isn’t on the Democratic ticket, he still made the most of last week’s convention.
source: NY Post
When it comes to European social media censorship, what happens in Europe doesn’t stay in Europe. Americans should be worried.
TOP OF THE DAY by Howard Polskin
Greetings! Donald Trump reminds the world on his website that it has been 37 days since Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Kamala Harris has yet to give an interview. When she finally relents, Trump offers 11 questions that reporters should ask her, including this whopper: “Do you regret releasing terrorists in the country?”… Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club could soon be shut down. The Palm Beach Post reports that the city’s town council is considering the drastic action because of the closure of a busy road near the club out of safety concerns after the assassination attempt. If the club was shut down, the road could be reopened…Trouble is brewing for the new CEO of Starbucks and it could land him in hot water with environmental groups, according to the Wall Street Journal. As part of his deal with Starbucks, honcho Brian Niccol is allowed to commute by company jet from his home south of Los Angeles to the Seattle coffee giant’s HQ. It’s estimated that his round trip air travel releases nine tons of carbon dioxide. For years, Starbuck has touted its long-standing commitment to battle climate change. Right wing media will probably pounce on this apparent hypocrisy from the socially aware Starbucks…In case anyone cares: the Washington Examiner has begun putting many of its editorials and opinion pieces behind a paywall…If you keep reading, I’ll keep Righting. Howard
source: Human Events
The Democrats are telling the American people that socialism has now become the official doctrine of their party. Nowhere was this more evident than in the platform’s healthcare section.
source: Townhall
President John F. Kennedy was a staunch anti-communist who fought against union and government corruption. Democrats are now for higher taxes: They ignore and excuse union and government corruption and they don't even talk about growth. It is all income redistribution.
source: Conservative View from NH
Anyone watching the happenings of the last five weeks with an open mind has to agree that we are no longer a government of the people but one that looks down on and uses its people to preserve the power of those at the top. It is truly a sad and disheartening time for America, and we are approaching a point of no return.
source: PJ Media
An increasing number of people are waking up to the fact that the Democrats, in their current incarnation, have become the party of the wealthy elite, no matter how much they accuse conservatives of being members of the white wine spritzer/camembert set.
source: Daily Caller
Kamala Harris recently rolled out a proposal to tackle food prices, framing it as a response to “price gouging” by grocery stores and producers. This proposal is not just flawed, it is a classic example of overreach by the left that seems more interested in expanding bureaucratic control than addressing the real issues.
source: Fox News
And it isn’t even close. Independents and moderates of both parties should break heavily for Donald Trump.
source: The American Conservative
Kamala glorifies Berkeley’s failed school busing regime, which leaves black students five years behind white students.
source: National Review
If Harris intends to model her energy policies on California’s ‘net zero’ crusade, then we might expect some of the same negative results.
source: Washington Times
Ignorance is bliss. It is also Kamala Harris’ secret weapon.
source: Washington Free Beacon
Democratic nominee demands last-minute rule change in desperate attempt to engineer viral moment.
source: Victory Girls
Why? Because she’s shown on a multitude of occasions that she’s incapable of responding to even the simplest of questions without embarking upon a word salad journey.
source: Newsmax
Gov. Tim Walz, who has visited Communist China at least 30 times and honeymooned there, told his high school students when he was a teacher, that under communism “everyone is the same, everyone shares,” and “they get [free] food and housing” from the government.
