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Douglas Mackinnon

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Thanks, Mamdani: 4 reasons the 'dirtbag left' will keep winning

Like lemmings marching off a cliff, a certain percentage of voters, most especially the disenfranchised, will always vote for the candidate promising...

27.06.2026 4

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The Founding Fathers would sound the alarm on AOC, Mamdani and our slide into socialism

Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.

23.06.2026 10

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Will AOC suffer the same fate as Bernie and RFK Jr. in the next Democratic primary?

In 2016, the entrenched Democratic leadership wanted Hillary Clinton over Sanders. Got her. In 2020, they wanted Joe Biden over Sanders. Got him. In...

20.06.2026 3

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Will America’s 250th anniversary mark the end of our nation’s noble dream?

On the 250th anniversary of our republic, what is “united” about the United States of America?

13.06.2026 5

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'Star Wars' comes for Trump: A dark evil rises again in Hollywood

If anyone understands that words matter, it's liberal Hollywood writer and director Tony Gilroy.

06.06.2026 4

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The anti-communism movie quote that spells doom for the Democrats in the midterms

Danny DeVito's 1991 film character Lawrence Garfield warned about communism's return, a message now echoing in American politics ahead of midterms.

05.06.2026 10

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When is enough enough for the Iran war hawks?

For many of the Iran war hawks, “the cost is worth the benefit.” Of course, the ultimate “cost” is dead and wounded American troops —...

30.05.2026 4

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Pete Hegseth’s anti-DEI speech at West Point is a template to save American lives

Pete Hegseth's West Point speech condemned DEI and woke leaders for weakening military standards, with implications for police, healthcare and more.

27.05.2026 20

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Climate change fearmongerers owe Gen Z an apology

I have yet to speak with a person — Republican, Democrat or independent — who believed those “end of the world” predictions even remotely...

23.05.2026 6

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Terrifying fact of Iran war is America is no longer safe from this new threat

China and Russia reportedly develop carrier drones capable of launching attacks within the Western Hemisphere, raising U.S. defense concerns.

21.05.2026 30

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Without the working class, Democrats will tank the midterms — and 2028

Working-class voters want to hear much less about “hating Trump” and much more about tackling “bread and butter” issues.

16.05.2026 10

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What the Founding Fathers would tell AOC about the American Revolution

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez claims the American Revolution was against billionaires, drawing sharp criticism from Republican senators and political observers.

14.05.2026 40

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Can Republicans hold Florida after DeSantis?

As Ron DeSantis knows, an endorsement from Trump can be everything.

09.05.2026 10

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It’s time to deploy the “Presidents Club” in the fight against political violence

Our nation now does sit on the razor’s edge of anarchy, with seemingly countless Americans radicalized to embrace political violence. The...

29.04.2026 10

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Would the American people be better off without Congress?

At what point are the American taxpayers who fund Congress allowed to declare “Enough is enough?”

25.04.2026 10

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Republicans should not dismiss a Kamala Harris comeback in 2028

Even in the best of times, politics is a fickle business, with the prospects for various political candidates flipping on a dime. That reality is now...

18.04.2026 10

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For our 250th anniversary, the new blue 'founding fathers' are crushing the right

Conservative media can pound on George Soros all they want — often with very good reason — but might be better served if it turned its anger and...

11.04.2026 10

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Trump wants a moon landing by 2028, so why is NASA already hedging?

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's shifting language on beating China to the moon raises questions about the viability of a 2028 lunar landing.

09.04.2026 20

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In Iran, what does ‘finish the job’ even mean?

when dealing with “evil,” it is often the devil in the details that matters most — as in, what are the specific military steps one would take to...

04.04.2026 10

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A president at war needs resolute advice, not cheerleading

President Trump's instinct now is to fight for his country. But to do so, he needs to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding every policy or...

28.03.2026 10

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Is the US ready for ‘World War Drone’?

China, Russia, Iran and others are embracing and rapidly advancing this new war-fighting technology. The United States cannot afford to be on the...

21.03.2026 10

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‘Baghdad Bob’ had nothing on CNN and the far-left media of today

Members of the mainstream media have every right to disagree with President Trump regarding Iran or any other subject. What they don’t have the...

14.03.2026 10

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No, Trump is not going to cancel the midterms

Greene has had to deal with some truly vile death threats of her own in recent years — surely she knows better. Irresponsible words and conjecture,...

07.03.2026 10

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The Left Is Petrified That Trump Will Succeed in Iran and Expose them as Mind-Twisted Frauds

As we have sadly and often shockingly witnessed over the course of the last decade, “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is a deep-seated mental health...

02.03.2026 30

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The elitists are running scared of JD Vance

So many on the left live in elite-entrenched bubbles floating high above the working classes they purport to lead and lecture. They have absolutely no...

28.02.2026 20

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The most unique thing Trump could do with stolen money recovered from blue states

Trump administration claws back billions from Minnesota, California and should consider a lottery system to give back that money to disadvantaged...

30.01.2026 40

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The 'Five Megaphone' Emergency Plaguing Trump, His Administration, and The GOP

08.12.2025 20

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Why President Trump Is Correct About Seth Meyers

05.11.2025 20

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Hegseth Is Saving Our Military. Our Police and Fire Departments Should Be Next

15.10.2025 30

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The Time Has Come For the Trump Organization To Turn the United Nations Into a Residential Tower

25.09.2025 30

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Chicago’s crime crisis is a national disgrace — Trump must step in now

Chicago violence reaches war zone levels with 40,000 killed over six decades as Trump considers federal intervention despite Governor Pritzker's...

26.08.2025 20

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Trump Has Proven Himself The 'Peace World-Leader'

20.08.2025 30

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Trump: 1 -- Crime, Filth, and Wokeness: 0

11.08.2025 30

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Listen to President Trump, We Must Focus On Priorities To Save Our Nation

14.07.2025 20

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Trump chose country over comfort — just like the Founding Fathers once did

Far-Left attacks on American traditions and Trump continue with a July 4th 'No Kings' protest, despite Trump showing the same courage and vision as...

03.07.2025 20

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To Stop Mamdani, Make Sliwa NYC Police Commissioner

02.07.2025 10

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The Left's dehumanization of Trump is pushing people over the edge – with disastrous consequences

A 33-year Coast Guard veteran's arrest for threatening Trump's life prompts reflection on how political attacks and dehumanizing rhetoric may trigger...

20.06.2025 20

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Is This the Reason Newsom Let LA Burn?

13.06.2025 30

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'Trump Knows…' Eclipses the Iconic Bo Jackson Commercial 'Bo Knows…'

06.05.2025 30

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Trump Saved Our Nation and Is Restoring Faith — Why That Matters This Easter

15.04.2025 10

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I used to love Amtrak, but now I realize it needs DOGE

Amtrak needs DOGE to review its operations for the good of its employees and the tax-payers who fund it.

04.04.2025 10

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Mega-Successful Businessman Trump Is Taking the Biased and Ignorant Economists 'Back to School'

04.04.2025 20

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