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The Bankruptcy of the Democrats’ Elvis Presley Approach to Immigration
“Don’t Be Cruel” makes for a great song but terrible policy.
Published on The Liberal Patriot • 
Part IV: Resolutions for Congress and States
The last of a series on my resolutions and wishes for 2026. I'm not hopeful about the policies, but changing the culture might even be a bigger, if more…
 • kellyjohnston
Minneapolis Is Not Even A Close Call --A Lawsplainer On Officer-Involved Shootings
The only perspective that matters is the perspective of the Officer at the time he uses deadly force in response to a threat.
Published on Shipwreckedcrew's Port-O-Call • 
Hail to the New Diet, Same as the Old Diet?
Every five years, the federal government is mandated to update its "Dietary Guidelines." The new one is terrific, but how much really changes? What…
 • kellyjohnston
Tragedy and Reality
Renee Good died on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Published on Erick Erickson's Show Notes • 
Rubio Runs Venezuela; His Sights are Elsewhere
Satire alert. Or is it?
 • kellyjohnston
WTH: Questions about Venezuela
And fewer certain answers than some will share...
Published on What the Hell is Going On? • 
Against the Grain
Against the Grain
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