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    I am increasingly isolated from liberal ideas. It harder to have a civil conversation, which is what happens when we officially abandon civil discourse.

    When we officially abandon civil discourse

    Christine Flowers - October 8, 2018
    Is there worse word among Republicans than "environmentalist?" For many GOP and conservative voters, the term conjures up images of tree-hugging socialists.

    “Environmentalism” shouldn’t be a dirty word for Republicans

    Guest Contributor - October 7, 2018
    Between birthright citizenship, anchor babies, and illegal aliens receiving benefits, Trump needs to refill his executive order pen and start writing.

    Illegal aliens regularly granted lawless benefits

    Guest Contributor - October 6, 2018
    The consumer-driven marketplace alone, if theory and history are any guide, should arbitrate and stop nuclear cronyism and end tax subsidies.

    Stop nuclear cronyism

    Guest Contributor - October 5, 2018
    While well intentioned, the Right to Try Act could create opportunities for snake-oil salesmen to prey on those who are vulnerable.

    Right to Try Act provides a license to cash in on...

    Guest Contributor - October 5, 2018
    After Donald Trump's breakup with Justin Trudeau at the G7, he was ripe for a rebound relationship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.

    When Donny met Kim: A love story

    Blair Bess - October 5, 2018
    QAnon, or Q, is gaining followers because it gives followers hope that we can overcome the grip the globalists have on the U.S. and the world society.

    QAnon: a ray of hope in the war against globalists

    Harold Pease - October 4, 2018
    As we sift the mounting wreckage of the Brett Kavanaugh nomination, it's clear that the Supreme Court's perceived legitimacy has suffered as a result.

    There’s one big loser in the Kavanaugh fight

    Dick Polman - October 4, 2018
    The bottom line is simple. Mueller's investigation must continue until it is done, so Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein must keep his job.

    Rosenstein remains at risk

    Guest Contributor - October 4, 2018
    The Democrats don't like Brett Kavanaugh, will never support him and will do anything possible to stop him from being confirmed. They've said so themselves.

    The Democrats’ real problem with Kavanaugh

    Guest Contributor - October 4, 2018
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