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Tim Farron, the head of the Liberal Democrats party in the U.K., has resigned from his position, admitting he has been "torn" between politics and remaining faithful to Jesus Christ. (Photo: REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo)Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron speaks during their General Election campaign launch in Manchester, Britain April 21, 2017."The consequences of the focus on my faith is that I have found myself torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader," Farron, who is an evangelical, said in his speech to staff at the party's London headquarters on Wednesday, as reported by Sky News."A...

After Republican Rep. Steve Scalise was shot yesterday, many liberals on twitter CELEBRATED and said things like,“The Only Good Fascist is a Dead One.”“That’s a Shame but babies blown to bits at Sandy Hook was worse and Scalise takes money from the @NRA” “If the shooter has a serious health condition then is taking potshots at the GOP leadership considered self defense?” “If KKK support Steve Scalise dies, the shooter deserves a holiday, true leadership. Now the trumps, kush, & miller need to be transitioned.” Is it any wonder? The most prominent liberals in America regularly accuse conservatives of being...

Fox News is “Fair and Balanced” no more. In the latest sign of change at the cable news network, the “Fair and Balanced” motto that has long been a rallying cry for Fox News fans — and a finger in the eye of critics — is gone. The channel confirmed on Wednesday that slogan and network have parted ways. “The shift has nothing to do with programming or editorial decisions,” the network said in a statement. Instead, the slogan was dropped in part because of its close association with Roger Ailes, network’s co-founder, former chairman and the originator of the...

Given the ever-increasing hate speech and violence being promoted by the liberal media, it's time for the FCC to re-evaluate which media outlets receive broadcast rights and which ones should be revoked. A terrorist organization like Hamas would not be granted an FCC license so why should MSNBC? Homeland security should also create a "Liberal Violence Watch" committee to monitor the liberal media.

Alexandria shooter identified as 66-year-old James. T. Hodgkinson of Illinois

The spotlight has been on President Trump's legal jeopardy. But inside the small circle of top Republicans who advise this White House, there's increasing concern that future political problems are stacking up. One of the oldest (and most trusted) hands in America told a large group of CEOs in New York City on Friday: "Simply put, Trump has lost control of his presidency. He still has all the power of the office, but for someone who spent a portion of his life in real estate litigation, he shows once again he has not learned the first rule of legal combat:...

Forlorn liberals took refuge at the American Constitution Society's national convention in Washington this week, discussing whether to encourage the growth of the "deep state" resistance inside the government or fight President Trump from outside. "The election of Donald Trump was an assault on the federal bureaucracy," William Yeomans said to a room full of students and civil servants, including those recently displaced by Trump's administration. "His values are simply not consistent with the values of people who are committed to public service and who believe deeply in the importance of public service." snip UCLA law professor Jon Michaels said...

Many left wing media sources are connecting the President’s decision to opt out of the Paris Climate Accord with racism and racial consequences. The mental gymnastics required in doing so are simply stunning. President Trump saw the truth behind the climate agreement and decided that the financial commitment was not worth the marginal decreases in carbon emissions and global temperature. His decision had nothing to do with matters of race in the slightest. “As of today, the United States will cease all implementation of the nonbinding Paris accord and the draconian financial and economic burdens the agreement imposes on our...

With the Republican nomination and subsequent election of Donald Trump there has been a great deal of hand wringing regarding what it means to be conservative. Does it mean this or that and who gets to determine which? Many “conservative” publications have spent more than a few pixels on this topic; and yes, most of the editors believe they get to define it. They are wrong. In fact the framing of the entire argument is wrong. And for all you self-identified conservatives out there please don’t get your panties in a bundle since the same can be said of liberalism....

Can we just get along? This question is being asked more and more, what with the bitter polarization of the nation. The answer, right now, would appear to be a resounding no. It’s not because we can’t. We don’t want to. I had that thought the other day when I was listening to the Seattle City Council. Many council meetings of late involve left-wingers shouting at other left-wingers for not being left-wing enough. But on this day, a new purity test of left-wingedness was revealed.

For generations, we’ve seen the political landscape in this country teeter back and forth between the Left and the Right. Usually about every 8 years or so, whichever political party is dominating Congress, the Executive Branch, and the state legislatures, is kicked out by voters and replaced with the other political party. However, there’s something very different going on this time around. Donald Trump’s ascent to the oval office represents a major shift in our society and culture, and I’m not talking about the intermittent shuffle of politicians that we see every few years. Instead, the pendulum is about to...

Illinois is on the verge of becoming the first state with a junk-bond rating following downgrades from two of the world’s largest credit-ratings firms. S&P Global Inc. warned that Illinois could be downgraded to junk status next month if it doesn’t solve its partisan gridlock. The state hasn’t had a budget for two years because of a standoff between the Republican governor and Democratic legislature.

A black farmer has the internet talking after posting a powerful message on social media about race relations in Charlottesville, Virginia. Chris Newman, owner of the Sylvanaqua Farms in Albemarle County, shared his thoughts on a recent “Love Trumps Hate” counter-protest on Saturday. The rally was held in response to white supremacist Richard Spencer leading a protest against the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. ~snip~ “It isn’t Richard Spencer calling the cops on me for farming while Black,” Newman wrote. “It’s nervous White women in yoga pants with ‘I’m with her’ and ‘Coexist’ stickers on...

CNN’s Brooke Baldwin interviewed two liberal sycophants on Friday morning before Hillary’s commencement speech at Wellesley. They immediately started to talk about her role in the Democrat party and of course brought up Hillary going for her third run for president in 2020. The Democrats are officially desperate when all they have is two-time loser, Hillary Clinton to look to as their ‘savior’.

“Talk about Russia undermining our elections. They did it. Thisssss…ssss….” began Nancy Pelosi, and it went downhill from there. Speaking at the hilariously-named Peter J. Peterson financial summit this week, the House minority leader literally seemed to hiss about Russia – a scapegoat which Democrats are still frantically trying to pin their 2016 Presidential election loss on. But then, her embarrassment got worse. Pelosi appeared to believe the NRA – the National Rifle Association – is a department of intelligence in the Federal government. “The uh…director of the FBI or the DNI, the Director of National Intelligence, or the NRA….person...

...So, what do Americans really think fake news is? It appears its divisive nature may have more to do with its own muddy definitions than media’s clear deceptions... (31%) say the problem lies in “misinterpretation or exaggeration of actual news on social media.” From there, the blame shifts toward the left; nearly a quarter (24%) say the source is mainstream liberal media, while just 13 percent overall point the finger at mainstream conservative outlets. Nearly one-fifth (18%) say they “don’t know much” about fake news, while 9 percent fault bloggers and independent journalists. A small minority (5%) don’t think it’s...

 The following is an excerpt of YouTube comments I received from a neo Nazi named Grumpier old fart. No relation to the communist oldfartrants who you probably know all about. Also another youtuber Heineken Fifty Seven It was from an arguement I had with him and his buddies on three YouTube video channels, one that socialism is better than capitalism, the other claimed that Eisenhower was a Jew and that is why he murdered Germans Also, there was an argument about the Holocaust. That it never happened, that only a few thousand Jews died and that they were treated well...

Welcome back everybody! I've made one small tweak to this weekly update - some events may trickle in from the previous week but may not have gotten my attention by press time. Hence the slight chronological inconsistency. Enjoy and have a great weekend everybody! 5/12 - IRS execs: Our lives at risk in tea party case Is it just me, or shouldn't a public facing government agency that is doing a completely ethical an competent job want their work known? 5/14 - Violence And Intimidation Against Republicans Are Becoming The New Normal#LoveWins! Seriously, this problem is only going to get...

In order to remove the U.S. President, Vice President, federal judges, and other federal officials from office, Article I, Section II of the U.S. Constitution gives the U.S. House of Representatives “the sole Power of Impeachment.” Article I, Section III gives the U.S. Senate “the sole Power to try all Impeachments.” In the history of the United States, the U.S. House has initiated impeachment proceedings dozens of times; however, only 19 individuals have faced actual Articles of Impeachment... As (Alexander) Hamilton makes clear, those “public men” who have abused or violated the public trust, and whose actions are injurious to...

The new doomsayers taking up arms and preparing for catastrophe: American liberals. People wear gas masks next to the pipeline route during a protest against the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in St. Anthony, North Dakota, U.S. November 11, 2016. WRITTEN BY Matthew Sedacca May 07, 2017 A month before the 2016 US presidential election, Colin Waugh and his wife bought their first firearm. Donald Trump’s campaign was taking an unprecedented turn, with the candidate baiting gun-rights supporters to exert their influence and suggesting that a loss in November would be evidence of a rigged system....