Commentary The suppression of law and opinion Labeling individuals with different opinions as terrorists can have significant implications for free speech: Chilling Effect When people fear being labeled as terrorists for expressing dissenting opinions, they may self-censor to avoid potential repercussions. This "chilling effect" can stifle open dialogue and discourage individuals from voicing their views,
Satire BREAKING: Jennifer Hegseth’s Social Media Stardom Sparks Frenzied Diplomatic Outreach WASHINGTON, D.C. — (Faux Noize) In a development that has left international relations experts and TikTok influencers equally baffled, Jennifer Hegseth, wife of embattled U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has become an overnight social media sensation. Her meteoric rise comes amid ongoing controversy over her attendance at high-level military
Commentary Enough is enough. Pete Hegseth’s repeated, blatant disregard for OPSEC is not just incompetence—it is a direct threat to the lives of our service members and the integrity of national security operations. Granted, I have never been comfortable with Hegseth’s Christian Nationalist politics, his history of misogyny and alleged sexual
Commentary What are you thinking, Kelly?! "Ignore the Supreme Court. Arrest anyone who tries to enforce this. Dissolve the Supreme Court entirely if they push. You can deport foreigners or you don’t have a country anymore. There are no good choices now. Donald Trump is the last thing before we get a dictator. I
Commentary I CAN'T FIX STUPID When I think back to what triggered me most and set me off, it was when someone (I thought of as a friend) wrote, "Hey, I never attacked you!". And, off I went and haven't stopped since. But here's how I should have replied,
Commentary “We are all fearful… I often feel quite anxious about expressing my opinions, because retaliation is real. And that is not right.” — Senator Lisa Murkowski Senator Lisa Murkowski’s recent admission—“We are all fearful… I often feel quite anxious about expressing my opinions, because retaliation is real. And that is not right.”—hits like a gut punch for those who understand what unchecked power can do, or simply give a damn about democracy. History
Commentary 47's claims of being a "Stable Genius." Genius is often recognized not by what it declares but by what it accomplishes. True intellectual brilliance transcends the need for verbal affirmation; it is evident in the impact it leaves on the world and the way it reshapes human understanding. History is replete with examples of individuals whose genius
Commentary Be wary of confirmation bias! Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our existing beliefs or opinions. This mental shortcut can lead us to ignore evidence that challenges our views, making it harder to see the full picture or change our minds—even when faced
Commentary Veterans on Patrol Today, I want to bring to your attention the significant dangers posed by an organization known as Veterans on Patrol (VOP). Founded in 2015 in Pima County, Arizona, VOP initially aimed to support military veterans. However, over the years, its activities have shifted dramatically towards anti-human trafficking operations along the
Commentary We are now reaching a tipping point. Mohsen Mahdawi’s arrest is a chilling warning about the fragility of constitutional protections in the United States. As a lawful permanent resident and student at Columbia University, Mahdawi was detained by federal agents in Vermont while attending what should have been a routine naturalization interview. The government’s justification—
Commentary "Conspiracy" - HBO, 2001 I took an interest in watching this movie because of a YouTube video (linked) claiming "The Scariest Movie Ever Made...", and NOPE it isn't, but I can easily see where he was going with this "gotcha" headline.
Commentary DEBUNKING "WE ARE NOT A DEMOCRACY, WE'RE A REPUBLIC” When Republicans use democracy in this sense, whether they know it or not, they are referring to "pure democracy." But there are over a dozen different democracies if Republicans want to get technical...
Commentary A precedent has been established: PLAINTIFFS: All those who embody the values of compassion, empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity, hereinafter referred to as "The Good People" and All those who will inherit the consequences of Elon Musk's actions, hereinafter referred to as "The Future Generations" COMPLAINT FOR CITIZENSHIP REVOCATION
Commentary Where law ends, tyranny begins. Genocide and authoritarianism do not erupt overnight—they begin with “small” acts of injustice that are rationalized as necessary or exceptional. As a military veteran who has witnessed the horrors of genocide and the machinery of authoritarian regimes firsthand, I extremely concerned by the Trump administration’s deportation of Mahmoud
Commentary An Ongoing Disaster: Pentagon Leadership Under Pete Hegseth The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth is a disaster waiting to happen. The latest scandal involves Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to Hegseth, who was escorted out of the Pentagon and placed on administrative leave due to an unauthorized disclosure investigation. This isn’t just a minor leak; it’s part
Commentary The line must be drawn here! As a military veteran, I swore an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That oath wasn’t just about protecting borders or fighting wars. It was about preserving the principles that make this country a beacon of democracy and justice. It
Commentary The military purge continues... Donald Trump’s recent spree of military firings is unprecedented in scope and intent, shaking the very foundations of the apolitical nature of the U.S. armed forces. Since January 20, 2025, Trump has dismissed 12 senior military leaders, citing reasons ranging from "loss of confidence" to opposition
Commentary Maher's Trump Dinner: Normalizing Authoritarianism Before I even start, I admit to making a cardinal mistake in debate strategy. I'm going to invoke Hitler and the Nazis. Yeah, that's generally a sign that you're about to go off the deep end and lose your audience. Nevertheless, indulge me for
Commentary Kleptocracy: An Example The word "kleptocracy" comes from the Greek words "kleptein," meaning "to steal," and "kratos," meaning "power."
Commentary Trump is curing the disease by killing the patient. I’ve seen firsthand how trickle-down economics can screw people over. When Reagan introduced those policies in the 1980s, my family struggled. The idea that cutting taxes for the rich would magically benefit everyone else was a load of crap. It just made the rich richer and left the rest
Commentary Just like Stalin! Donald Trump’s administration is gutting the U.S. military leadership with a reckless purge of top officers, leaving national security in shambles. Since returning to office, Trump has fired a staggering number of high-ranking officials, including Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Commentary This warrants a closer look Abstract: Title: "The Shadow Puppeteer: Unveiling the Post-Hypnotic Suggestion Control over JD Vance by Donald Trump" Dr. Jack Mehoffer Department of Psychology, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1225 jackmeh@umich.edu (313) 581-4000 (phone) (734) 667-2432 (fax) Date: April 1, 2025 Abstract: This report presents a groundbreaking
Commentary My Quasi-religious rant for a quiet Sunday afternoon For we must consider that we shall be as a city upon a hill. The eyes of all people are upon us. So that if we shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we
News This isn't a joke and it's not a drill. Let me start by saying this loud and clear: the idea of annexing Canada, Greenland, and reclaiming the Panama Canal is not just absurd—it’s dangerous, reckless, and downright idiotic. As a military veteran who served this country with pride, I know what it means to defend America’s
