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I remember when I was a young child, my brother and sister and I would gather on the bed with my parents and every night my dad would read us stories like "The Chronicles of Narnia" or "The Hobbit." When we were younger, he would read "Dr. Seuss" stories or "Winnie the Pooh." Unfortunately, being born in 1988 had its own share of disappointments. Paramount of these would be not being exposed the great literary accomplishment of Karen DeBrecht and her new children's book, "Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed!" Looking back on it, I can see I...

Dean vs. GOP? Neither cares about America Posted: June 11, 20051:00 a.m. Eastern © 2005 WorldNetDaily.com The initial news this month about DNC Chairman Howard Dean was his pathetic job at raising money for the party. While the millions the Democrats raised weren't bad, they were a ways behind the GOP in the first quarter. The second and more controversial bit of news from the Dean camp was his now-infamous statement about the Republican Party: "The Republicans are not very friendly to different kinds of people. They're a pretty monolithic party. They all behave the same, and they all look the same....

The television brings us images of all kinds of evil. Rape. Murder. Theft. Corruption. Death. We see terrorism, battles in the Mideast, dishonest government and endless stories of sick events unfolding in the world around us. Recently, we've seen devastating images of events that seem a little more complicated: Nature destroying lives and livelihoods. We're seeing creation groaning and we know that something is wrong with all of this; it's not right. And in the midst of that, we give. We're giving a lot. It seems to be our only response. So much so it that we're seeing what can...

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Growing up as a teen in America seems to be an experiment in social anarchy – that is, if you hang out with the right people. Because of this, the problems arising are obvious. This generation is the topic of unending gossip and the target of endless public-awareness campaigns – from teen sex to drugs to abortion to pop culture, and all areas of morality. America's youth are an amazing testament to Aristotle's idea of a human's imitative nature and even the biblical idea of self-awareness and unceasing comparisons. You mix these natures together with an increasing acceptance of all...

The candidates said this election would be the most important of a lifetime. Some conservatives scoffed at such a perspective, pointing to the liberal and moderate tendencies of both candidates. Whatever the pundits are saying, this presidential election may have turned American politics down a road of restructuring.

They're saying this is one of the most important elections in recent history. Indeed, a decision is to be made Tuesday that will result in a drastic change in the nation's future. America's choice? Pick between the visions of John Kerry and George W. Bush. To simply say this is a significant election – well, that's an understatement. A lot is riding on the presidency these days. A president has substantial power to alter our nation's image and life for all. This election will radically affect the major issues we are debating as a nation: the legitimacy of abortion, the...

This year more than any other election cycle, it seems as if there is a concerted effort to get the vote out, specifically the youth vote. These days, it's as if every organization is scrambling to put out some sort of public service announcement making sure every American votes. The most newsworthy and controversial has been, as commented on in previous columns, MTV's Choose or Lose effort and Rock the Vote. These organizations and people are utilizing their abilities to entertain the masses in hopes of bribing citizens to vote. Whether it's P Diddy on MTV or Bruce Springsteen touring...

I've been an avid fan of young Worldnetdaily columnist Kyle Williams for years. The 15 year-old columnist writes better than most pundits twice his age. Unfortunately, in recent columns, Kyle has begun a steady downward spiral into despair. A few weeks back, he wrote a column that sounded like the book of Ecclesiastes. His despair cumulated with this week's column where he listed various topics that he could write about and then concluded: "But I won't, because that would be terribly boring. It's all been hashed and re-hashed by the hundreds of columnists and cable news talking heads. In reality,...

Here I am, typing on the laptop, music humming in the ears, surveying the news. I'll be leaving soon for an Anatomy class, so I need to come up with a provocative topic. But what is there to write about? I could write about the presidential race and the debate that, by the time you read this, will have already been over. The horse race between President Bush and Sen. Kerry has been boring to me since the beginning. I was at Barnes and Noble not too long ago and I saw the cover of the latest Reason magazine. The...

What is the status of public discourse in this nation and where is it going? These questions we must ask ourselves. You don't have to look too far till you find stark evidence that shows the integrity of our national debate and the depth of our communication is fading quickly. Entertainment and politics in the modern society of America has created a deadly mix and a blow to the integrity of our national debate. In this election cycle, think of the severe case of P. Diddy and his entourage crashing a Young Republicans meeting in New York City, shouting his...

Elections come and go. Republicans are elected and Democrats are elected. Political figures rise in popularity and fall to the ground in the midst of scandal. The economy changes, technology advances, politics changes, and the living conditions change. Crooks succeed and they fail, and honest men succeed and fail. The founders of this nation succeeded in their lifetime and the next generations did well. Yet, as America grew, each generation has had its own priorities. Thus, America has become a nation completely different than the vision that was cast at its beginning. Does this mean the founders failed in their...

11th-Hour Makeover? Kyle Williams The rhetoric of John Kerry's speech the other night was disgusting ... and boring. He fails to inspire and he fails to take command. It's obvious that Kerry supporters hate President Bush more than they favor John Kerry. Thus, the Kerry campaign is really an empty shell that merely holds Democratic Party propaganda and a deep hatred for the current administration. This campaign, without a doubt, is comprised of some of the most liberal people America has ever seen. They are radical in their liberalism. John Edwards comes across as a moderate Southerner (which is probably...

It's popular to talk about limited government these days. Paying lip service to the idea of a smaller federal government is not revolutionary anymore. Everyone talks about it now, but no one follows his or her rhetoric with action. Everyone from Tom Daschle talking about fiscal responsibility to Constitution Party presidential nominee Michael Peroutka, talking about a government that could function in a moral way, is using the monster of a federal government as a means to submit his or her politically beneficial solution. We've got to face reality and see that the term "limited government" has been worn out...

Everything is changing. Culture is changing in various ways. The world is changing as countries form new alliances together through organizations like the EU and the FTAA. The way we fight wars is different, the economic ties that bind the world together are changing, and our societies are changing. The power structure of this nation is changing – and there's more change to come. This change has a whole lot to do with technology and a new generation soon to be affecting society. The radical advancement in technology, the growing knowledge base of the world and a new generation will...

There are times when I look around the world wondering, "Why?" Surely, it all serves some sort of a purpose. Surely the wars fought, the innocents killed, the evil punished, the righteous persecuted, the disasters, the thievery, the lies, the victories and corruption all plays some sort of role in a greater purpose. Not by coincidence or chance do these events unfold. I watch the news and read the paper, surveying all the evil around the world. The deaths in Fallujah, the fighting in Pakistan, the communism in China, the erosion of liberty in America, the corruption at the United...

Liberalism Is Unpatriotic Kyle Williams During the dead heat of this election year, sharp criticism is in the air against President Bush, and this being a post-war time, critics are out in further attacks over the legitimacy of the war in Iraq. In return, these critics are being attacked by conservatives and by the administration; thus an all-out political war is ongoing. These critics must concur with Hillary Clinton, who, in April 2003, shouted out to a group of supporters, "I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow...

Why Kerry will crash and burn in November Posted: March 6, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com John Kerry cleaned house on Super Tuesday, winning all states but one. Coupled with those wins and the welcome he's received in other primaries across the country, Kerry is now the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee. The only speculation is who will fill the vice presidential side of the ticket. Aside from that, there is good news for the Kerry campaign found in the polls. A recent Associated Press survey confirmed many other polls, reporting a close race: President Bush at 46 percent and John Kerry...

Why Kerry will crash and burn in November John Kerry cleaned house on Super Tuesday, winning all states but one. Coupled with those wins and the welcome he's received in other primaries across the country, Kerry is now the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee. The only speculation is who will fill the vice presidential side of the ticket. Aside from that, there is good news for the Kerry campaign found in the polls. A recent Associated Press survey confirmed many other polls, reporting a close race: President Bush at 46 percent and John Kerry at 45 percent. In addition to that...

It's open season on Christianity Posted: February 28, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ," has launched onto thousands of screens across the country and is expected to make $80 million this opening weekend – more than any Christian film ever. I saw the film with some family and friends on opening night, but words can't really describe the movie and its impact. The fact that this film stayed true to history, was recorded in original biblical languages, beat all the odds and has swirled in controversy for so long has allowed it to hit...

The brainwashing of an American teen Posted: January 24, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com After over two years of writing commentary on politics and culture, I have concluded that I am wrong in everything. Just as I failed the public school system, I have failed the world. What helped me realize my complete incompetence was an e-mail I received. Right between a letter explaining my bigotry and one government school teacher informing me of my arrogance, column reader Greg put in plain words what my problem is: My outlook is based on what my parents think. I wish someone had enlightened...

Here we are on the outset of 2004, and the hope that President Bush would wrap up his first term with a conservative agenda is rapidly fading. From the beginning of his administration with the No Child Left Behind Act, the Patriot Act, and later with the Homeland Security bureaucracy and the farm bill, President Bush has abandoned his conservative base. Many conservatives were convinced that it was all a part of a grand political strategy and that when the Republicans took the Senate, all would be different. Unfortunately, nothing changed, except that more liberal legislation has been passed. I've...

Confessions of a high-school dropout On August 30, I wrote of my decision to dive into the public school system of Oklahoma – and it's been quite an experience. This coming Monday, many Oklahoma public school students will be returning to school on the first day of the second semester. I won't. I won't be returning to the government schooling system. Why? Because I'm a failure. I've fallen short of the bar, and I'm nothing short of a disappointment to society. I've fallen short by failing to adopt the art of vulgar language in common speech. I'm assuming this falls...

When the Christmas season begins, the cultural and political assault on Christianity and its symbols usually steps up, and this year is no exception. From the barring of a nativity scene in public schools to a public scholarship being withdrawn from a ministry-bound student, controversy is in the air. The latest brouhaha over the separation between church and state stems from the Supreme Court taking on the issue of a state scholarship funding tuition for a ministering degree. Joshua Davey won Washington state's Promise Scholarship, but when he announced his intent to attend Northwest College to study ministry, he was...

The judiciary: America's new power center Posted: November 1, 20031:00 a.m. Eastern © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com The Dems have gone and done it again. On Thursday, Mississippi federal Judge Charles W. Pickering became the fourth judicial nominee this year to be filibustered by Senate Democrats. Pickering joins the ranks of Justice Department attorney Miguel Estrada, Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen and Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor as the only appeals court nominees to be filibustered. These filibusters are nothing new to those who have seen obstructionism on the part of Sen. Tom Daschle and other leading Senate Democrats, but the significance of...

The judiciary: America's new power center The Dems have gone and done it again. On Thursday, Mississippi federal Judge Charles W. Pickering became the fourth judicial nominee this year to be filibustered by Senate Democrats. Pickering joins the ranks of Justice Department attorney Miguel Estrada, Texas Supreme Court Justice Priscilla Owen and Alabama Attorney General Bill Pryor as the only appeals court nominees to be filibustered. These filibusters are nothing new to those who have seen obstructionism on the part of Sen. Tom Daschle and other leading Senate Democrats, but the significance of the obstruction of judicial nominees is something...

Three Of Jessica Lynch's rescuers are dead. Also a member of the 507th Maintenance Company killed himself. July 7, Josh Speer (AP) A U.S. Marine who was part of the unit that helped rescue Army Pfc. Jessica Lynch died in a car crash on his first weekend home since returning from Iraq.Link to story August 23, David M. Tapper Killed in Afghanistan, the Navy SEAL was part of the Iraq team that rescued POW Jessica Lynch. Tapper, 32, died there Wednesday while conducting combat operations in a lawless province near the Pakistani border - an area where the military believes...

A frequent argument from liberals is that talk radio and the conservative opinion givers are some of the most dangerous things in America. That's a lie. The biggest danger in the manipulation of political opinion is Hollywood. Conservatives like to throw out terms like "liberal Hollywood propaganda" lightly. Most times it's used in a very vague sense, but the term has much truth in it. It seems Hollywood is becoming bolder and bolder as each week goes by. I went to see a movie this week: "The Runaway Jury." By looking at the average reviews and trailers, it promised to...

CBS: Continually Biased Shows Posted: October 18, 2003 © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com Dear CBS News: By now I'm sure that you have already received hundreds, if not thousands, of letters concerning your reporting on homeschooling. Still, even though no one at CBS will read this, I feel compelled to add my two cents. I happened to be watching Monday night when your news organization decided to report its agenda through a story on homeschooling. Granted, there are problems in some homeschooling families, just like there are a lot of problems in many public-schooled families. Yet, focusing on isolated cases of homeschooling...

Can allegations of sexual abuse, groping, and womanizing improve a candidate's ratings? According to polls, it happened with Arnold Schwarzenegger days before the election. Only in California. Or is it just California? One could argue that it's not just California, but an overall sign of the ever-declining morality of America. Can a person win on movie lines, publicity stunts and a theme song "We're Not Gonna Take It" by Twisted Sister? It looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger did just that in California on Tuesday. Only in California? No, it's not just California. I'm going to go out on a limb and...

There was a lot going on this week – hot air on war taxes, more Arafat antics, legal theatrics by the ACLU and more. Naturally, I have a lot of comments, but not having the space to cover it all in depth, here are the short takes: Rich Americans should pay for Iraq war, Democrat says: Sen. Joseph Biden from Delaware says that wealthy Americans should pay for the costs associated with the war in Iraq by giving up their tax break for a year, according to CNS News. "The choices are stark," said the senator, "but the answer to...

WorldNetDaily Commentary Why government schools fail Kyle Williams Posted: September 6, 2003 1:00 a.m. Eastern © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com I told you last week about my plunge into the public school system of America. I started school on the 13th of August, and as I began, I had many concerns about the experience on which I was about to embark. Sure, it's only been three weeks, but in this short time I have observed some very sharp contrasts between public schooling and homeschooling. Moreover, I believe that these contrasts are some of the core reasons why many public schools are failing. Comparing one...

14-year-old author and columnist takes on big issues of the day Kyle Williams, the 14-year-old WND columnist and author of the book Seen and Heard, will be Joseph Farah's guest today on WorldNetDaily Report. Copies of Williams's book, which challenges the adage "Children should be seen and not heard," will be given away to callers. As the youngest political columnist in America, Williams has tackled subjects such as abortion, homosexual rights, the relationship of church and state, and the public school system. WorldNetDaily staff has been flooded with telephone and e-mail requests regarding Joseph Farah's new nationally syndicated radio show,...

The government educational system leaves much to be desired, in terms of results. This is unarguable, and even the greatest supporters of government education realize this. However, it not only fails with test scores, but concerning the way the system handles students, specifically young students. "Zero tolerance" is a policy that always clashes with young people. You simply cannot treat all children the same for all problems. Coupled with a lack of communication and thinking, the result is disastrous. For your reading pleasure, here are more examples of the government's inept stab at teaching American school students. In Grand Junction,...

The government educational system leaves much to be desired, in terms of results. This is unarguable, and even the greatest supporters of government education realize this. However, it not only fails with test scores, but concerning the way the system handles students, specifically young students. "Zero tolerance" is a policy that always clashes with young people. You simply cannot treat all children the same for all problems. Coupled with a lack of communication and thinking, the result is disastrous. For your reading pleasure, here are more examples of the government's inept stab at teaching American school students. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Grand...

Socialism is a danger that can destroy entire governments. It's the wrong solution to policy problems because it's not economically feasible. It's also the wrong solution because it is very much immoral. What? Didn't Jesus teach about the importance of helping others? Absolutely, but the real question is: Do the ends justify the means. Does one good deed balance out another sin? No way. This is an issue Alabama is currently facing. A controversial proposal by Gov. Bob Riley would, if passed, be the largest tax increase in Alabama history. But the more controversial thing is that he is calling...

According to an article in Friday's Washington Times, trial lawyers have sent letters to Baskin-Robbins, Ben & Jerry's, TCBY Treats, and other ice cream chains telling them to "add healthier alternatives and put nutritional facts on their store menu boards or face potential litigation." The letter read, "Your failure to disclose such obviously material information as unusually large calorie and saturated-fat loads may violate state consumer-protection laws and/or your common-law duty to disclose material facts, and may invite lawsuits from concerned consumers, legal-action organizations, or even state officials." Last month, a San Francisco lawyer sued Kraft Foods, the company that...

It's disgusting to see how words that should be respected and revered in our society are thrown around like they have no meaning. In politics specifically, we constantly hear of our basic human rights, but far too many of these "rights" we have no right to at all. You do not have the right to health care. Despite what the democratic candidates for president might be saying these days, God never gave us a right to the luxury of health care and comfort. John Kerry recently said in a campaign speech, "Health care will not be merely the rhetoric of...

WorldNetDaily / Commentary Educate citizens with the ConstitutionPosted: July 5, 2003 1:00 a.m. Eastern By Kyle Williams © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com The house is in need of some cleaning. A trash bag is filled with used fireworks. Leftover hotdogs and hamburgers are in the refrigerator. Homemade ice cream is in the freezer. Another party has come and gone – and, for some reason, people just never can pick up their empty soda cans. This is the view from my house and quite possibly yours after the passing of another July Fourth in America. We celebrate Independence Day every year with family, friends, fireworks,...

Parents should come to the realization that their children, having been raised in the entertainment age and an amoral society, are not innocent and tend to know about everything that is wrong in this world. A misconceived idea among adults is that young people are naive, when teens are anything but, and with each passing generation, the teen culture becomes less innocent. The troubles of drugs, sex, and drinking are all major matters with young people, leaving adults with more problems than solutions. An example of lack of moral sense is that of camps popping up in certain states around...

Kids gone wild Parents should come to the realization that their children, having been raised in the entertainment age and an amoral society, are not innocent and tend to know about everything that is wrong in this world. A misconceived idea among adults is that young people are naive, when teens are anything but, and with each passing generation, the teen culture becomes less innocent. The troubles of drugs, sex, and drinking are all major matters with young people, leaving adults with more problems than solutions. An example of lack of moral sense is that of camps popping up in...

What is a conservative? by Kyle Williams What is a conservative? This is a question that has recently become an issue in the conservative movement. Many pundits have separated conservatives into two groups: paleo-conservatives and neo-conservatives. The former being described as the "old right-wing," being more constitutionally conservative, and the latter being the more moderate side of the conservative movement. As a side note, some conservative pundits say that "neo-conservative" is really code word for pro-Israel, considering the trouble that the far right has gotten into with some bashing Jews. That, however, is not the original meaning of the "neo-conservative"...

The standards of news journalism are in disarray. Media bias has been an issue for some time, but journalism loses all credibility when it fails to uphold basic standards of truthfulness. Some papers can no longer be trusted. The downward spiral of the disgraced New York Times didn't start with journalist Jayson Blair, but he certainly accelerated it. In case you've been in a coma all month, here's the rundown of what happened: Blair was taken on with the paper under the diversity program; he lied in dozens of his stories printed in the Times and was fired. The newspaper...

We all do stupid things, but we all don't write about them in a column. I am one of the few who openly wrote about a stupid thing I did. And, it seems, everyone takes notice when you make a mistake, considering the dozens of letters I have received regarding this, and even Bill Press brought it up when I appeared on "Buchanan and Press" last week. I usually don't talk or write about myself, but my conscience compels me to do so now. In my column of April 26, I wrote, "As I was walking through Barnes and Noble...

Kyle Williams Author of the Book "Seen and Heard" is about to be on the Ken Hamblin show in a few minutes... Click Here and then click on the listen button in the right corner!</a href>

BUCHANAN: And now we want to introduce the youngest columnist pundit in America, 14-year-old Kyle Williams, a product of home schooling, syndicated on “WorldNet Daily” and author of the book, “Seen & Heard.” America’s youngest pundit takes on the lies and truths of political correctness. OK, Kyle, let’s take on those lies and truths. I want to know your thoughts about the Hollywood left, which is complaining that it is being persecuted and blacklisted, Sean Penn, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon because it stood up bravely for its views on the war in Iraq. Do you think they’re being blacklisted? KYLE...

Seen and Heard America's Youngest Political Pundit Tackles the Lies and Truths of Politics and Culture Author: Kyle Williams Format: Hardcover Retail Price: $22.99 Size: 5 3/8 x 8 1/4 Pages: 208 At just thirteen years old, America’s youngest political analyst, Kyle Williams, takes a hard look at the devastation caused by the liberal landscape of our nation’s schools, political system, culture, and media. You’ve heard the saying “Children should be seen and not heard.” But teen political writer Kyle Williams is challenging that adage and making a name for himself in the process. As the youngest columnist for WorldNetDaily.com,...

Kyle Williams, WorldNetDaily teen columnist and author of the newly released book "Seen & Heard," is taking the media by storm this week, co-hosting Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" today at 7 a.m. Eastern. Yesterday, America's youngest pundit shook it up live on the air with Bill Press and Pat Buchanan on MSNBC's "Buchanan & Press," taped a segment for Fox's "The O'Reilly Factor," which will air sometime next week, and was a guest on multiple talk-radio shows. In his book, Williams, 14, challenges the adage "Children should be seen and not heard," and makes a name for himself...

I thought Kyle Williams was going to be on O'Reilly tonight? Or is it that he is taping O'Reilly tonight to be aired tommorow night, and he is going to be a LIVE Guest Co-Host of Fox and Friends tommorow morning? I know that he was on G. Gordon Liddy and Buchanan and Press earlier today. Can anyone shed any light on this? I don't want to miss the appearances.

By David Yeagley “Children should be seen and not heard,” is the old adage, but Kyle Williams is quickly becoming both. He’s going to New York this week to be on national radio and television. If fourteen-year-old Kyle isn’t the pride and joy of Oklahoma, he soon will be. The exceptional youngster represents everything a society could want, and everything America could hope for. How did this young boy from Guthrie, Oklahoma become seen and heard, when other youth are not considered worth listening to? How did he rise to the level of national attention? He started writing for WorldNetDaily.com...