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Saturday, February 28, 2026

If the Republicans Lose the Midterms, Who's Really to Blame?

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I agree with Speaker Mike Johnson to a point:  if the Republicans lose the midterms, it really could mark the end of the Trump presidency. B...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Border Debate We Should All Be Questioning

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The debate over the border has become so tangled lately that I find myself pausing hard to make sense of it. Honestly, maybe we all should. ...
Monday, January 26, 2026

The Myth of the "Safe Space"—When Protection Becomes Control

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Safe space. The phrase grates on me every time it's uttered. We all pretend we know what it means. Some of us want to pretend it's a...
Monday, January 19, 2026

Liberal Arguments Collapse Under their Own Weight: Just Take Renee Good and ICE

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On the issue of Renee Good, ICE, the border, and on so many other issues, there's a point where liberal mental gymnastics becomes imposs...
Monday, January 5, 2026

After Maduro: The Real Test Begins

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Can Trump make Venezuela great again? It's a provocative question, but not an unreasonable one now that Nicolás Maduro is out of power, ...
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Jim Bauer
Jim Bauer currently resides with his wife in Southern Illinois, recently transplanted from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Writing is a passion, from the serious commentary to the blabbering ramble. "So long as the pen keeps moving, life is good." He also writes music and plays guitar. His album, "Pink Flamingoes," along with various singles released, can be found on Spotify, Amazon and iTunes among other places. He is also editor of the horror fiction anthology, "Dark Whispers," as Ivan S. Graves.
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