December 29, 2023
WORLDNETDAILY — Former President Donald Trump's sprawling Mar-a-Lago estate boasts high ceilings. During the holidays, it also features a towering Christmas tree. With the former president's son Barron in attendance, however, anything tall seems to pale in comparison. On Tuesday, a Trump family photo in front of the Mar-a-Lago Christmas tree went viral and prompted a number of comments about 17-year-old Barron's astonishing height.... (more)
December 27, 2023
JERRY NEWCOMBE — The idea of the United States as an independent nation was saved by an unusual act on Christmas night in 1776. It was a battle, and God in His providence helped America in one more step toward becoming free. Such was the belief of the leader of this effort, the commander of the Continental Army, George Washington.... (more)
December 26, 2023
THE FEDERALIST — If it wasn’t obvious before now that the left will do anything to stop Donald Trump from winning a second term in the White House, the events of the last few days should leave no doubt in any American’s mind. Democrats, including President Biden, are prepared not only to rig the 2024 election in broad daylight, but also to twist the U.S. Constitution and undermine the republic so they can hold onto power.... (more)
December 25, 2023
DAVID KUPELIAN — It was Dec. 21, 2016, the darkest day of the year. I was working in my garage, trying to repair something using a hacksaw. It was cold. I was sawing strenuously and at an uncomfortable angle. I was tired, stressed and a little frustrated. Suddenly I felt a strange and complex pain radiating through my chest, something I had never experienced before. I stopped working and gave the pain my full attention, but it didn't subside. I went into the house and told my wife, Jean, to stay close by, because "I might be having a heart attack."... (more)
December 25, 2023
YOUTUBE — Music video by Yo-Yo Ma, Alison Krauss performing "The Wexford Carol." (C) 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT"... (more)
December 22, 2023
FOX NEWS — Former Attorney General Ed Meese has presented arguments to the Supreme Court that they should reject Special Counsel Jack Smith’s requests because he was unconstitutionally appointed in the first place. Meese, along with law professors Steven G. Calabresi and Gary S. Lawson, filed a friend-of-the-court brief Wednesday to present the case that Attorney General Merrick Garland’s appointment of Smith — a private citizen — is in violation of the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.... (more)
December 20, 2023
JERRY NEWCOMBE — I once asked my grandchildren, “What were the first Christmas gifts?” And one of the grandchildren showed she was on the right track...up to a point. The answer she gave was “The first Christmas gifts were given by the wise men, and they gave to the Baby Jesus ‘Gold, Frankenstein, and myrrh.’” Out of the mouth of babes.... (more)
December 19, 2023
YOUTUBE — Music video by Andrea Bocelli and Matteo Bocelli performing O Holy Night, a Decca/Capitol Records Recording – ©2023 Andrea & Matteo Bocelli, under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations Ltd... (more)
December 17, 2023
YOUTUBE — In the final session of the final day of the ARC Conference, Jordan Peterson gave the most inspiring talk we have ever heard. We encourage you to please make time to watch this talk from beginning to end (a message from participants in the inaugural ARC conference).... (more)
December 16, 2023
PRAGER U. — If you haven't had a chance to view the outstanding short videos at Prager U, take a look at the following examples. They're worth your time — and reflection.... (more)
December 15, 2023
BOB UNRUH — Jill Biden, as is customary for First Ladies, released a video of her decorations at the White House for Christmas, and it features a dance team prancing throughout the building in their version of the "Nutcracker." But observers were unimpressed, even offended.... (more)
December 14, 2023
CLIFF KINCAID — A recent story in The New York Post about a potential Chinese surprise attack on America’s allies and assets in the world’s “Indo-Pacific” region caught my attention. If accurate, the 23 million people living on the historically free Chinese island of Taiwan are in immediate danger. (For comparison, bear in mind that the total population of Israel is currently 9.4 million.)... (more)
December 14, 2023
YOUTUBE — The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage. Lawmakers voted 221-212 along party lines to approve the resolution authorizing the inquiry. Earlier in the day, Hunter Biden — the president’s son who is at the center of many of the lines of inquiry — defied a GOP subpoena to appear for a deposition on Wednesday morning. Republicans leading the probe said that his refusal “reinforces the need for a formal vote.”... (more)
December 13, 2023
FACEBOOK — A clever Facebook meme captures the subjectivity that inevitably attends real estate assessments — especially at this time of year, just after annual property taxes have taken their painful bite out of the family budget....... (more)
December 11, 2023
FOX NEWS — Having children can have a significant impact on a person's lifespan, with two children providing the greatest health benefit, according to a new study. The University of Michigan recently published research after reviewing the health and genetic information of 276,000 individuals living in the United Kingdom. Researchers determined that having children was associated with a greater likelihood of surviving to the age of 76.... (more)
December 11, 2023
YOUTUBE — Mary was a child still, about the same age as Savanna in this video. What humility and faith and courage she shows as she cries a prayer for mercy. And I think if we listen closely, we will hear a little of ourselves in this song. “Help me be strong. Help me be… help me.” With faith in God and Joseph at her side, Mary pressed on, and gave the world the greatest gift it would ever know.... (more)
December 11, 2023
YOUTUBE — Before the end of Barack Obama's first term as president, Thomas Sowell of Stanford's Hoover Institution and his colleague Peter Robinson sat down and reviewed together "Obama's legacy" as Chief Executive. The resulting 29-minute video of their conversation examines Obama's devastating legacy before he was even half finished creating it.... (more)
December 10, 2023
YOUTUBE — A nine-year old fourth-grade student in Florida testified to her local school board about the errors in a "Common Core" test she was forced to take that prevented her from discussing anything about the test with her parents. She wrote the impressive March 2015 speech herself.... (more)
December 10, 2023
NEWSMAX — The University of Pennsylvania’s president has resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing where she was unable to say under repeated questioning that calls on campus for the genocide of Jews would violate the school’s conduct policy. An hour later, Scott Bok, the school's Board of Trustees chair, announced his resignation.... (more)
December 10, 2023
AMERICAN THINKER — Under the feudal system of the middle ages, a serf was an agricultural laborer who was bound to work on his lord's estate. The lord owned the land, and the laborer had no choice but to live on the lord's property and hand a significant amount of the fruits of his/her labor over to the lord.... (more)
December 9, 2023
VARIETY — Brenda Lee’s iconic “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” has hit No. 1 for the first time in its 65-year history. The single, which annually returns to the Hot 100’s top 10, is Lee’s third No. 1 — and her first since 1960 (behind “I’m Sorry” and “I Want to Be Wanted”).... (more)
December 6, 2023
YOUTUBE — Teaching student drivers can be a dangerous thing. Watch as Mr. Eckelstone does his best to teach the drivers of the next generation.... (more)
December 6, 2023
YOUTUBE — Some of the biggest proponents of socialism in general, and the Welfare State in particular, are the "Intellectuals" who occupy the universities and the media. Often themselves being quite well off, their support for the welfare state is presented under the guise of "compassion." Thomas Sowell explores the real reasons behind the facade of "compassion" and discusses how reality is not what it seems on the surface.... (more)
December 5, 2023
YOUTUBE — Fox News personality Laura Ingraham and Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo poke fun at Joe Biden for his fumbles at last week's official lighting of the National Christmas Tree, which was marred by comical timing and his staff's placement of his teleprompter in a way that made it readable to all viewers. Finally, Jill led Joe away, so America could get back to watching replays of Trump rallies.... (more)
December 5, 2023
BOB UNRUH — The father of an 8-month-old girl condemned to death by United Kingdom judges who ordered her life support turned off and even refused permission for her to be moved out of the country for treatment says when he was fighting in court for his daughter's life, he felt the pull of hell.... (more)
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