Cal Thomas
What’s wrong in Washington (and America) By Cal Thomas Tribune Content Agency KEY LARGO, Florida — At dinner with friends, I was asked what is wrong with Washington. The question presumes a standard by which “wrong” can be defined. I am frequently asked this question by people who do not live in “the swamp.” They…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY APRIL 2, 2018 POPE FRANCIS, WHO HAS BEEN HAILED AS A “REVOLUTIONARY” IN SOME QUARTERS, ESPECIALLY BY THE POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LEFT AND THE MEDIA, HAS DECLARED IN AN INTERVIEW WITH AN ATHEIST FRIEND THAT HELL DOES NOT EXIST. DURING THE INTERVIEW, THE POPPE SAID THAT CONDEMNED SOULS JUST “DISAPPEAR.”…
Read MoreJohn Bolton’s enemies By Cal Thomas Tribune Content Agency Among the several ways to judge a person’s fitness for office are the enemies he has made. In the case of John Bolton, President Trump’s choice to become national security adviser, those who oppose his appointment — liberals, neocons and some Republicans all with differing worldviews…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 29, 2018 PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS SCORED HIS FIRST VICTORY IN WHAT OPPONENTS CALL A TRADE WAR. SOUTH KOREA HAS AGREED TO OPEN ITS MARKETS TO AMERICAN CARS BY LIFTING EXISTING LIMITS ON COMPANIES LIKE FORD AND GENERAL MOTORS AND REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF STEEL SOUTH KOREA CAN EXPORT TO THE…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 30, 2018 THE MEDIA ARE STILL BUZZING ABOUT LAST SUNDAY’S INTERVIEW WITH THE PORN STAR KNOWN AS “STORMY DANIELS.” NONE OF HER ALLEGATIONS HAVE BEEN CORROBORATED, BUT THAT DOESN’T STOP THE MEDIA FROM PROMOTING HER STORY BECAUSE THEY HATE THE PRESIDENT AND IT’S ALL PART OF AN EFFORT TO DESTROY…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 28, 2018 PERHAPS IN THE MIDST OF ALL THE CHAOS IN WASHINGTON YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE OPIOD EPIDEMIC SWEEPING THE NATION. HOW BAD IS IT? IT’S SO BAD THAT, ACCORDING TO A CBS NEWS REPORT, THAT MORE THAN 64 THOUSAND PEOPLE DIED FROM DRUG OVERDOSES IN 2016; A…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 27, 2018 THE MEDIA, THE LEFT AND THE ANTI-TRUMP REPUBLICANS HAVE TRIED AGAIN TO DAMAGE PRESIDENT TRUMP. THE SUNDAY NIGHT “60 MINUTES” INTERVIEW WITH PORN STAR STORMY DANIELS IS THEIR LATEST HIT. I DOUBT THE INTERVIEW WILL HAVE ANY EFFECT ON TRUMP SUPPORTERS. THEY HAVE ALREADY DECIDED HIS POLICIES BEAT…
Read MoreBudget contributes to national insecurity By Cal Thomas Tribune Content Agency President Trump wants us to believe that the ridiculous 2,232-page spending bill passed by Congress, but unread by most members, is a matter of “national security,” because it has money to rebuild the military. He said he had to sign the bill for that reason, but…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 26, 2018 DISGUST IS WHAT EVERY CONSERVATIVE AMERICAN SHOULD FEEL ABOUT THE $1.3 TRILLION BUDGET PASSED BY CONGRESS, WITH REPUBLICAN HELP. SO FEARFUL ARE THE REPUBLICANS OF BEING BLAMED FOR ANOTHER GOVERNMENT SO-CALLED “SHUTDOWN” THAT THEY ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE EXTORTED BY DEMOCRATS WHO ALWAYS PUSH FOR MORE SPENDING AND…
Read MoreCAL THOMAS COMMENTARY MARCH 23, 2018 THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN WEDNESDAY BECAUSE OF A SNOWSTORM. NO ONE SCREAMED ABOUT THE FATE OF THE COUNTRY. BUT A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THAT REALLY ISN’T A SHUTDOWN DUE TO LACK OF MONEY, WHICH ISN’T REALLY A LACK OF MONEY, IS A CATASTROPHE. REPUBLICANS AVOIDED A SO-CALLED SHUTDOWN TODAY BY…
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