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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.