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Trump as the president worked to revive the coal mining industry because even though fewer and fewer power plants utilize the fossil fuel domestically, there is a massive global market for coal in the developing world. China and India, for instance, have voracious appetites for coal as most of their power plants coming online burn coal to generate power (and they do that because coal is far cheaper than natural gas and nuclear power). But because the Biden regime is being run by insane leftists whose agenda includes crashing the country so they can rebuild it in their Marxist image,...

Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is one of far too few people in Australia who have condemned the police state tactics used against their political opponents by the socialist left Andrews government of the state of Victoria. This morning I witnessed a beating of a homeless man outside the parliament that looked very similar to what we have see far too often. Two young police officers holding a debilitated motionless unfortunate to the sidewalk while a third officer beat him with a truncheon. I don't know everything about what preceded the beating but the number of police present suggested...

An Alaska Superior Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting part of a state law that restricts who can conduct abortions. Judge Josie Garton issued a ruling on Tuesday that allows nonphysician health care providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, to provide medication to induce abortion. The case was brought by a branch of Planned Parenthood that serves the Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana and Kentucky. The organization filed a lawsuit in 2019 against a law that prohibits anyone other than a licensed physician from performing abortions. Alaska is one of many states that have laws saying only...

“National Right to Life congratulates Mike Carey on his win in Ohio’s 15th Congressional District,” said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. “Carey’s support for commonsense pro-life policies like the Hyde Amendment and protecting unborn babies from late abortions resonated with voters. Conversely, Allison Russo’s embrace of abortion without limits and funded by taxpayers proved to be a nonstarter.” National Right to Life was actively involved in working to educate voters in the district on the clear contrast between the candidates. The Ohio special election becomes the latest election in which a National Right to Life-endorsed candidate defeated...

Democrats across America collapse in histrionic fits of apoplexy in 3… 2… 1… “Racist!” “White supremacy!” “Raaaacism!” Yes, noted white supremacist and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced a plan to create a new police unit to target election fraud on a full-time basis, also saying he wants state lawmakers to enhance penalties for cheaters — all in an effort to enhance election integrity. As I suggested in the headline, Democrats are no doubt devastated by the news: “Not good.” Why not, obscure Democrat?

Will “must issue” become the constitutional law of the land for states and counties requiring permits to carry firearms? The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on that issue in reviewing a challenge to a New York law that left issuance at the discretion of officials. If Josh Gerstein’s instincts are correct — and they seem supported by the exchanges he quotes — the “bear” part of the Second Amendment’s “keep and bear arms” looks headed for significant expansion: The Supreme Court appears inclined to wipe out a series of gun control measures that require firearm owners to show a...

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has clinched a second term after defeating former state Assembleyman Jack Ciattarelli (R) in the state’s unexpectedly tight gubernatorial contest. Murphy beat back Ciattarelli in a race that polls had shown slightly narrowed in the final few weeks of the campaign. While, New Jersey’s blue hue proved too deep for Ciattarelli to overcome, the former state lawmaker ran far ahead of expectations, holding a lead over Murphy for much of Tuesday night before falling slightly behind in the early morning hours on Wednesday.Both candidates effectively declared victory early Wednesday morning while saying more votes...

You know the drill by now, Twitchy reader. We find an awesome thread that doesn’t need much intro from us and let them do all the work … Heh. Actually, joking aside, this thread is pretty damn awesome, going into detail about how Glenn Youngkin WON IN VIRGINIA. The state they said was blue. The state they said wouldn’t flip. The state where Obama, both Bidens, Kamala Harris, Pharrell, Stacey Abrams, and Dave Matthews stumped for McAuliffe. Youngkin did it. And it isn’t because America loves white supremacy. Sorry, not sorry, Jemele Hill. Take a look, you’ll thank us. Trump...

President Biden responded Wednesday to a report that suggested his administration was mulling whether to make $450,000 payments to immigrants who were separated from their families at the border under former President Trump's administration, calling the reporting "garbage" and saying that it is "not gonna happen." Following remarks at the White House where he urged parents to get their children vaccinated, Biden was asked by Fox News White House Correspondent Peter Doocy about the Wall Street Journal's report and whether he believes it "might incentivize" immigrants to attempt to enter America illegally. Biden responded, "If you guys keep sending that...

No one can actually say, at this point, why exactly Glenn Youngkin defeated Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor's race. That doesn't mean everyone isn't already saying everything, however, or that it doesn't matter that a Republican just won fairly handily in a state Joe Biden carried by 10 points a year ago...... Speaking of which, one of the newer fundamentals in this country's politics is that elections are only legitimate if Republicans win them. At least according to Republicans. You may notice there have been zero concerns raised about Voter Fraud or any other phantasmagorical election threat in the...

Republicans raked in sweeping elections wins in Long Island on Tuesday, making gains that New York’s political establishment didn’t expect.Republicans won county executive and comptroller races in Nassau County, a blue-leaning bellwether that President Joe Biden won by 10 points in the 2020 presidential election.I can't put into words the stunning turn of politics happening on Long Island tonight. Republicans are leading in all major races. County Exec, District Atty, County Clerk, County Comptroller, N. Hempstead, Oyster Bay and Hempstead town supervisors, and several key leg races…— Randi Marshall (@randimarshall) November 3, 2021The wins amount to historic Republican gains in...

A new book details the personalities, and the science, that made COVID vaccines a reality There's the slick, turtleneck-loving CEO who's really good at raising cash for his company that has yet to release any data. There's the workaholic power couple focused on curing cancer. There's the researcher who co-invented a recombinant DNA technology but stays at a small biotech that's limping along. All of these characters are the unlikely heroes who helped bring COVID-19 vaccines into the world, and their personalities are brought to life by Wall Street Journal reporter Greg Zuckerman in his new book, A Shot to...

“When I joined the Marine Corps, I was still a Jamaican. But this country had done so much for me, I was willing, willing, to die for this country,” Sears​, a Marine veteran, told a boisterous crowd in Chantilly, Va., before leading them in a chant of “USA.” “I’m telling you that what you are looking at is the American dream,” said Sears​, a mother of three daughters. Supporters linked to photos of Sears holding ​an assault-style weapon on social media on Election Day. Sears, a staunch supporter of Second Amendment gun rights, also used a photo of her holding...

[Catholic Caucus] An Unwanted “Gift” from Cardinal Cupich The blog PrayTell has recently published an article from Blase Cardinal Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, in which His Eminence makes some rather strange and bizarre claims in order to justify what he sees as the "The Gift of Traditionis Custodes". Firstly, the Cardinal makes the following rather odd analogy:In 1983, Pope John Paul II reformed the Code of Canon Law of 1917, in order to insure that Church Law conformed to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. Likewise, the saintly pope in 1993 [sic] reformed the Catechism of the Catholic...

It's time for The Jesse Kelly Show! Let's have some fun! Listen live at the link below. Jesse's show is now on over 200 radio stations across the nation, replacing Buck Sexton. Those of us who miss Rush very much know that no one could ever replace him, but if you give Jesse a chance, you'll find him to be a very intelligent, refreshing, naturally funny truth teller.Jesse is a former Marine. He and his beautiful wife live in the Houston area with their two young sons. He's a self-deprecating historyphile with an infectious laugh. His time slot is later...

Dear friends, was last night's election wins for Republican candidates a good sign of things to come? That really is the question at hand in light of our EXPONENTIALLY growing lawless society and imploding culture. It is kind of exciting to see some big commie leftists like Terry "the Punk" Mcalliff lose the Virginia governor race and that people are somewhat waking up a little bit in light of our full-blown cultural Marxist society and culture. Again, is such a big win for Republicans a sign or harbinger of good things to come or is it rather a slight physical...

Also also media: McAuliffe was destroyed in a D +10 state, Republicans swept higher offices and take back Virginia House, but let's obsess again over Trump anyway, here's how Republicans need to change even though they won big, and maybe blame Russian interference for McAuliffe losing.

In light of our EXPONENTIAL lawless and imploding day, How can we sing, God, Bless America without national repentance to Him in RIGHTEOUSNESS and in Spirit and ETERNAL Truth? The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand! How Can I Sing God Bless America (Lyrics) (Gal. 1:4, Col. 3:1-4, Heb. 11:6,10-14, 2 Peter 1:4, Rev. 21, 22:1-5) This present day, I stand amazed At the realms which lawless men abound When haters rage against our godly founding And righteous men are scarcely to be found How can I sing, God bless America When our nation abhors the living God When righteousness...

The New Jersey governor’s race has emerged as an unexpected nail-biter, as roughly 15,000 votes separated the incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy (D) from his Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli as of Wednesday afternoon. Murphy went into Election Day with a solid advantage in polls, leading his Republican challenger by an average of 7.8 points, per RealClearPolitics. However, after the polls closed and the results flooded in Tuesday night, all eyes turned to the Garden State as Ciattarelli took the lead, outperforming expectations.

President Joe Biden blamed “confusion” in the American electorate on Wednesday for his party taking a beating politically in elections across the country. “I just think that people are at a point, and it’s understandable, where there’s a whole lot of confusion,” Biden said, referring to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, potential tax breaks, and schools remaining open.