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The American middle classes, the Chinese, and Vladimir Putin have never been convinced that Ivy League degrees, vast Washington experience, and cultural sophistication necessarily translate into national wisdom. Trump instead relies more on instinct and operates from cunning — and we will soon see whether we should redefine “wisdom.”

"ISIS and other Islamist terrorists continually slaughter Christians in their communities and places of worship as part of their global jihad," Trump said in a statement. "These terrorists and their regional and worldwide networks must be eradicated from the face of the earth, a mission we will carry out with all freedom-loving partners." King said rhetoric such as this can only harm the United States when it comes to fighting terrorists. "The larger question … is do we really want to have a war of half the world against the other half of the world?" King asked.

President Obama is dishing out a much rockier transfer of power to Donald Trump than he received from his predecessor eight years ago, from accusing the president-elect of being aided by Russian hackers to first lady Michelle Obama’s complaint that the nation has lost hope. Despite pledging a “smooth and efficient” transition on the day after Mr. Trump’s victory, Mr. Obama has presided over an increasingly acrimonious war of words between the White House and the president-elect’s team. The awkward transfer of power stands in stark contrast to the cooperative atmosphere fostered by Republican George W. Bush’s White House in...

Outgoing President Barack Obama won't be going anywhere, according to author and insider Ed Klein. In fact, Obama might have a trick up his sleeve to make life hard for Predident-Elect Donald Trump and that involves setting up a shadow government.

A federal appeals court had ruled in favor of The Slants, but the Obama administration appealed to the Supreme Court. The institute explained the background: Simon Shiao Tam is the front man for the band. He is of Asian descent and heritage and has said the name was chosen because he and the other members wanted to “take on” the stereotypes of Asians and “own them.” He also said he is proud of the Asian heritage, and the response he’s gotten to the band’s name from the Asian community has been positive. The government, however, said it was refusing permission...

Rose is back! Formerly the Rose half of the Quinn & Rose Morning Show, she is back on the air and ready for the fight! Catch her on Pittsburgh's 1250 AM The Answer WPGP, from 8AM to 10AM Monday through Friday or via live stream at www.am1250theanswer.com, where you can also get the podcasts. Join us for real no-nonsense conservative talk with a passion that only Rose can deliver! Grab a cup of joe and lets discuss Rose's latest show. Lots of good guests and and a round table discussion on Fridays!!

Actors in federally funded show yell and run at sheep in field for 'postmodern dance' The National Endowment for the Arts is spending $30,000 for a series of dance performances, including Doggie Hamlet... The “conceptual art” features actors yelling and running at sheep in a field in Vermont. Dartmouth College received the funding in the latest round of NEA grants released this month... Doggie Hamlet involves several actors joining in a field to scare sheep and walk around wearing sheepskins... “Doggie Hamlet is a full-length outdoor performance spectacle that weaves dance, music, visual and theatrical elements with aspects from competitive...

In the latest gaffe for German authorities, one which could further impact Merkel adversely if confirmed - something the Euro confirmed when it just tumbled to fresh 13 years lows - moments ago Die Welt reported that according to German police, the man from Pakistan who was arrested as a suspect in the attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed 12 people on Monday was not the actual perpetrator. "We have the wrong man," said a senior police chief. "And therefore a new situation. The true perpetrator is still armed, at large and can cause fresh damage," the paper...

The anti-mass immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has hit out at German Chancellor Angela Merkel after Monday’s Christmas market attack, saying the victims are “her dead”. A Pakistani migrant, named as 23-year-old Naved B, was arrested for allegedly driving a truck into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens others. Mrs. Merkel has come under increasing pressure since her decision to allow in over a million migrants last year, with many calling for a drastic reduction in immigration. Senior AfD member Marcus Pretzell tweeted Monday evening: “When will the German state of law...

While awaiting new combat jets from abroad, Iran innovates domestically, such as by reverse-engineering the Northrop F-5 as the Sa’eqeh, on display for the first time. (Photo: Reuben F. Johnson) Russia’s readiness to become the major weapons supplier to Iran was indicated by the eighth international airshow, held recently by the Iranian government on Kish Island. Russia’s aerospace industrial companies were all present at the event for the first time. Nothing official was said during the show, but the clear signal was that they are preparing for the day when the easing of international trade sanctions allows them to do...

“God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:9-11). Christ’s name shows Him to be sovereign ruler. The name “Lord” is a New Testament synonym for Old Testament descriptions of Yahweh (the Old Testament name of God), which show God as sovereign ruler. It signifies rulership based on power and authority. Though it was always evident that Christ was the living Lord, it was in His exaltation that...

"For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it" (Heb. 2:1). God’s Word is the anchor that will prevent people from drifting past the harbor of salvation. While English explorer William Edward Parry and his crew were exploring the Arctic Ocean, they needed to go further north to continue their chartings. So they calculated their location by the stars and began a treacherous march. After many hours they stopped, exhausted. After taking their bearings, they discovered they were now further south than when they started! They had been walking...

What singular disgraceful theme unites advocates of the far right, the far left, and Islamic fundamentalists? In spite of the different ideologies and priorities of these groups, all share attitudes of intolerance, prejudice, and hatred towards Jews, this unique combination of religion, race, and people. What's in a name? That which we call anti-Semitism by any other name would stink as foul. The increase in the extent of anti-Semitism in European countries is disturbing, particularly in Britain. According to the British Community Security Trust (CST), 924 anti-Semitic incidents were recorded in 2015, the third highest ever recorded. There was no...

As one FReeper has said ... we're done.Trump is President and there's nothing left to do until January 20 ...Let's relax and enjoy

Now that Trump has won everyone we can relax. There's nothing to do now but enjoy the holidays and wait for the inauguration and then enjoy Trumps presidency. This freeper is going to take a break from the Free Republic for a couple of months. There's no reason to come on here and read all the stories about the lefties and how they're going to do this and that which will only come to no end. It's all just fake news and causes worry and stress. Go ahead check out for a couple months like me enjoy life relish the...

Coming to a school near you. After being subjected to jihadi propaganda by a Palestinian on an illegal visa in their third grade public school class, 8-9 year old American kids were led by their teacher to attack Israel. Watch the video. Activists manipulate third-graders into hating Israel It’s like a Maoist Red Guard indoctrination session. The children’s African-American teacher, Brooke Barnett, tells the children that Israel is hiding what’s really going from the world, but that the video they are about to see “is true, we can see what’s happening.” After the program the third-graders were encouraged to share...

I got to talk to a retired special forces guy last week, and he said that president-elect Trump won by appealing to voters that have long felt “unprotected.” Now, everywhere I look, I see the word “protector,” as in a woman speaking of her son, who died literally protecting others with his body. I guess it’s time I revised my definition of government. Government is an armed minority, occupying territory and taxing the inhabitants thereof to reward its supporters. In return the government protects the inhabitants from enemies foreign and domestic. In other words, the only justification for a government...

Top Jewish fundraisers and activists in Florida have a message for the politicians who want to lead the Democratic Party: Support for the Palestinian cause at the expense of Israel is politically toxic. In the nation’s biggest swing state — home to a diverse electorate and large Jewish community — few issues have torn at the fabric of party unity recently like the past stances on Israel taken by Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota and former Miami state Sen. Dwight Bullard. As Ellison pursues a bid for Democratic National Committee chair and Bullard seeks to lead Florida Democrats, state and...

Here’s your early Christmas present: and the winner is…Not Hillary. The Electoral College dealt Big Media and Democrat Hillary Clinton one more final embarrassment. With nearly all the Electoral College votes cast, the former secretary of state set a 104-year record for the candidate with the most faithless electors…For all the headlines focusing on one faithless elector in Texas who turned out to be a complete fraud, it would really surprise you to hear that Mrs. Clinton not only lost more electors than President-elect Donald J. Trump, but the most of any candidate in over 100 years. I posted this...

One of the enduring controversies over the years has been the purported conflict between science and religion. An alternate view is that religion and science are complimentary paths to knowledge, not opponents at all. Long ago, St. Augustine said “the book of nature and the book of Scripture were both written by the same author, and will not be in conflict when properly read and understood.” Among scientists who attend to matters of religion, one of the most famous quotes from the 20th century is this couplet by Pope John Paul II, circa 1987: Science can purify religion from error...