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Commentary: Our Future

January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Admin

This is no time for despair. This is no time for discouragement, and this is certainly no time for violence. Now is the time to use every constitutional prerogative at our disposal to peacefully fight for the future of our country.

I was deeply disappointed by the outcomes in the Georgia elections and the congressional certification of the electoral college vote making Joe Biden the next President of the United States. However, this is the reality we face, and it is time to acknowledge it.

Commentary: The Case of the Silent Voter

September 27, 2020September 26, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

By now you may have heard of the silent voter.

The silent voter is nothing new. The New York Times identified this phenomenon way back in November of 1886, describing it as “the vote which helps make what are called tidal waves in politics.”

Three Women File Lawsuit Against Michigan Over ‘Tampon Tax’

August 14, 2020August 13, 2020 Jordyn Pair

Three Michigan women have filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Treasury Department on Tuesday in order to stop taxation of feminine hygiene products like tampons, citing gender discrimination and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.

Emily Beggs, Claire Pfeiffer and Wei Ho filed the lawsuit on August 11 in the Court of Claims, according to MLive. The lawsuit says that collecting taxes on feminine hygiene products is discriminatory based on the 14th Amendment, which protects against “intentional inequalities.”

Carol Swain Tells Fox and Friends Weekend: Politics Underlies Everything We Are Doing With COVID-19

July 27, 2020July 26, 2020 JCarr

Dr. Carol M. Swain appeared on Fox News Channel’s Fox and Friends Weekend Edition with hosts, Jedediah Bila and Pete Hegseth Sunday to discuss how the coronavirus has been politicized and schools have become indoctrination camps of an anti-American agenda.

Michigan High School Fires Teacher After Pro-Trump Tweet

July 22, 2020July 21, 2020 Jordyn Pair

A Michigan high school is receiving backlash after it fired a teacher shortly after he tweeted “Trump is our president.”

Varsity baseball coach and social studies teacher Justin Kucera said that Walled Lake school district gave him the option of being fired or resigning after he had tweeted his support of President Trump and for reopening schools, according to the Washington Free Beacon.

Ypsilanti Mayor Resigns After Controversial Comment During Council Meeting

June 25, 2020June 24, 2020 Jordyn Pair

Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert resigned on Tuesday after receiving criticism for controversial remarks about a Black city official during a virtual council meeting.

During a Zoom meeting on June 16, Bashert said that she would be “crucified” for not voting to reappoint city human relations commissioner Ka’Ron Gaines.

Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe as Director of National Intelligence

May 22, 2020May 21, 2020 Jordyn Pair

The Senate confirmed Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX-04) on Thursday as President Trump’s top intelligence official in a vote straight along party lines.

Ratcliffe became Trump’s second permanent Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 49-44 vote, with all Democrats opposed. The vote along party lines was the first since the position was created following the 9/11 attack as generally there are never more than a dozen senators voting against a confirmation for the position, according to CNN.

Carol Swain Commentary: Coronavirus and the Politics Behind It

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

On March 12, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the human coronavirus a pandemic, which is defined as a global outbreak of a disease. The existence of the coronavirus has created a worldwide panic. Among the things I don’t understand: why this virus, compared with others before it, warrants shutting down the United States and killing its economy. Our nation survived 9/11, Swine Flu, and H1N1. But coronavirus (COVID-19), together with the politics behind it, threatens to annihilate us.

All Latinos Don’t Vote the Same Way – Their Place of Origin Matters

March 22, 2020March 21, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

Joe Biden won Florida’s 2020 Democratic primary, capturing a majority of the state’s Latino voters.

Commentary: How We View Those We Oppose

March 7, 2020March 6, 2020 Michigan Star Staff

Recently I celebrated my birthday with my son and five of his children. His wife and oldest daughter were visiting relatives, so I pitched in and helped James with the kids.

Commentary: The Left Will Target Trump Forever… and Ever

January 28, 2020January 27, 2020 Admin

The Left has shown that the collusion exoneration last year by the heralded Robert Mueller investigation – all 22-months, the “dream team,” and $34 million of it – meant absolutely nothing.

The Left is hooked on Trump and cannot quit him. Ultimately, they hope to destroy him physically. He will be 74 in June. By the standards of senior medicine, they feel Trump is locked in a self-destructive cycle: little sleep, little exercise, poor diet, too heavy, too stressed.

Commentary: What Average Americans Want

January 4, 2020January 3, 2020 Admin

On New Year’s Eve, four of my siblings, their spouses, and I gathered at my sister’s house in Asheville, North Carolina. A table covered with side dishes and hors d’oeuvres, wonderful conversations and reminiscences, and glasses raised at midnight: it was a memorable New Year’s Eve party.

Commentary: The Politics, Science, and Politicized Science of Climate Change

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

One has to wonder if the shock and despair described in David Bowie’s 1971 hit, “Five Years,” would be the preferred collective mentality for humanity, at least if the relentless propaganda campaigns of climate change activists are successful. And one must admit they have powerful allies at their disposal. A climate alarm consensus informs America’s entire educational, entertainment, and media establishments, along with most corporate marketing, and most political platforms from the local city council to the United Nations.

Planned Parenthood Advocacy Groups Announce Largest Political Effort to Date, Pushing Millions of Dollars Behind Candidates

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

Planned Parenthood advocacy groups announced their largest political campaign effort to date Wednesday, a plan to push millions of dollars behind candidates in upcoming elections.

Commentary: Like It or Not, War Is coming to the Right

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

A coalition between the Democratic Party and left-wing militants is coming into view, manifesting as a combined arms approach of state and non-state actors working to suppress political dissent. It is paradoxically authoritarian and anti-establishmentarian, using law enforcement bureaus to effect their designs while simultaneously placing officers and agents in harm’s way.

Commentary: Trump and His ‘New Tone’ of Action and Accomplishment

August 19, 2019August 18, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

One of the great difficulties in perfecting technologies like radar and sonar revolves around the problem of distinguishing accurately between noise and the real McCoy. Is that an enemy bomber or missile out there, or is it just a flock of birds?

Commentary: The Courts Would be Wise to Stay Out of Political Battles

August 13, 2019August 12, 2019 Michigan Star Staff

The nine philosopher-kings enthroned on the Supreme Court were finally gracious enough to let President Trump proceed with his plans to build a wall at the southern border, at least for now. In a 5-4 ruling, the court last month overturned an appellate court’s decision, allowing the Trump Administration to tap into military funds and continue construction while litigation is pending.