Brian C. Joondeph

Watching legacy media might give one the impression that President Donald Trump is cleaning house, deporting the tens of millions of illegal aliens allowed into America during the terms of all recent past presidents.And that border czar Tom…

The phrase “the hill you choose to die on” is an expression meaning a belief, opinion, or position that one is fiercely committed to defending, even when it is impractical or contrary to one’s long-term goals. It suggests a willingness to…

“Trust me, I’m a doctor” is a humorous expression that suggests one’s opinion should be accepted without question, regardless of whether the person offering the opinion has actual medical expertise or experience.The assumption is that…

British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once reprimanded President George H.W. Bush with: "This is no time to go wobbly."A variation of those words, for MAGA now, seem appropriate. Thatcher's words occurred in 1990 when Bush considered how…

Democrats and their corporate media allies have co-opted the popular narrative on various social issues, including sexism. Republicans provide little, if any, pushback for fear of what the low-rated Sunday talk shows or the Washington Post…

Autopen has been in the news these past few weeks. It’s not a new alternative rock group; rather, it’s a shadow government, worse than anything in a Robert Ludlum novel, governing America behind the scenes without any transparency or…

Trump-o-phobia is prompting some Americans to scream in horror, similar to Regan, the young girl possessed by Satan in The Exorcist, when splashed with holy water. Many suffering from terminal stages of Trump Derangement Syndrome are…

Republicans hold only slim majorities in Congress, particularly in the House.Midterm elections typically shift control to the party not in the White House. Democrats need only a few more House seats to hinder President Trump’s final two…

If you check your Facebook or X feed, you might get the impression that Trump voters are experiencing buyer’s remorse.I have friends and contacts on various social media sites confidently announcing that they hear from “many people” who…

President Donald Trump, only a few weeks into his second term, has almost sealed America’s borders. Illegal border crossings have dropped by 90 percent as Trump has directed his agencies to enforce existing laws.How difficult was that? Why…