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An amendment was proposed by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), which would have required a warrant for the FBI to conduct surveillance on Americans under FISA. The floor vote resulted in a tie vote of 212-212. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) then broke the deadlock by casting the tie-breaking vote against the amendment, a move criticized by grassroots supporters. Johnson betrayed Americans and defied the US Constitution. Worse yet, less than 24 hours later Mike Johnson posted on X about America’s founding principles — after giving the regime power to spy on any American at will! The man is either clueless or...

Trump’s philosophy goes deeper and further back than our self-destructive dalliances with globalism, “free trade,” open borders, what’s good for Wall Street, and an imperialistic, “neoconservative” foreign policy. Trump’s “conservative” critics will insist he’s not even a Republican—and if by “Republican” they mean Jeff Flake, Mitt Romney, or Jeb Bush, then right they are.

Sounds like the very definition of elitism. The elites in Washington DC, most of whom have never set foot in Nevada (outside a casino), controlling what the local citizens can or cannot do on the land within their state boundaries? This is not the way America was intended to be governed. Ever heard of local control? Self-government? States rights? To many of us out here in the West, pursuit of happiness means ranching, farming, logging, mining, drilling, hunting, fishing, or just living in and enjoying God's great outdoors. It's un-American and unconstitutional for unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats in Washington DC to...

Our flag seems to be constantly under attack these days. This beautiful symbol of freedom and liberty that is recognized throughout the entire world as a beacon of hope for all mankind seems to be barely tolerated here at home. For over 200 years, the American flag has been an emblem of America’s goodness, charity, hope and freedom throughout every land and those of us who do not take those qualities for granted hold that symbol in precious esteem. But, now in this revolting age of political correctness, where radical leftists and the ignorant masses rule supreme, we are no...

OK I can't sleep until I get this down. I have never felt that our country was at such a crossroads as it is now. Even 9/11, as horrible as it was, was an external threat. I think that the more imminent threats to our country are internal. And, frankly, they scare me more than Al Quaida. If you can go to a Tea Party tomorrow, I hopw you will go. I'm going to the one in my city. I never thought I would ever do such a thing but here I am. If you can't go to a Tea...

The Lie at the Heart of Modern American Liberalism By Paul E. Scates October 25, 2004 Though it may sound strange to say so, considering the months of campaign rhetoric we’ve endured from both, this presidential election is not about George W. Bush and John Kerry. It is about us, the American people. Of course that’s always the case, but I believe the leftward shift of the entire political spectrum these past fifty years, and the erosion of our Founding moral, economic and political principles that has resulted, makes this a watershed moment in American history. This election will reveal...

The Lie at the Heart of Modern American Liberalism By Paul E. Scates October 25, 2004 Though it may sound strange to say so, considering the months of campaign rhetoric we’ve endured from both, this presidential election is not about George W. Bush and John Kerry. It is about us, the American people. Of course that’s always the case, but I believe the leftward shift of the entire political spectrum these past fifty years, and the erosion of our Founding moral, economic and political principles that has resulted, makes this a watershed moment in American history. This election will reveal...