Joseph Curl
Columns by Joseph Curl
Democrats’ Brett Kavanaugh strategy energizes GOP
For Democrats, the ends always justify the means. Always. They couldn't care less about the truth, honor, integrity, or the damage they might do to an honorable man or woman, as long as they get their way. Published October 9, 2018
Democrats’ Brett Kavanaugh case falls apart fast
First, let's dispose of the tales of the two accusers of Brett Kavanaugh who came out after flaky California college professor Christine Blasey Ford claimed that the Supreme Court nominee sexually groped her 36 years ago when he was 17. This won't take long. Published October 2, 2018
With Brett Kavanaugh nonsense, the politics we’ve known are finished
Here's where we are, people: The country's most respected newspaper is combing through a Supreme Court nominee's high school yearbook in search of dirt. Published September 25, 2018
Senate role for Supreme Court nominees absurd
When it was clear Judge Kavanaugh would ascend to the high court, allegations of sexual impropriety suddenly emerged. Published September 18, 2018
Bob Woodward’s book: Another work of non-fiction fiction?
In his book "Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA 1981-1987," Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward wrote about a deathbed conversation he had with CIA Director William J. Casey. President Reagan, a Republican, was at the time in the throes of the Iran-Contra affair, and Mr. Woodward just happened to get Casey to admit that he had known about the diversion of Iran arms sale money to the Contras. Published September 11, 2018
Kavanaugh hearing proves the Senate is no longer the ‘world’s greatest deliberative body’
What a disgusting show that was. Published September 4, 2018
Tiger Woods’ Donald Trump ‘respect the office’ remark triggers social justice warriors
Tiger Woods is a professional golfer. He hits a little white ball around a lush green golf course for a living. And he's arguably the best to ever play the game. So why are the social justice warriors of the world suddenly trying to embroil him in some sort of political turmoil? Published August 28, 2018
Donald Trump right to revoke John Brennan’s security clearance
President Trump set off a firestorm last week when he yanked the security clearance of former Obama CIA Director John O. Brennan, who was busy making a career out of bashing the White House. Citing "a series of unfounded and outrageous allegations" about his administration, Mr. Trump said Mr. Brennan was seeking to "sow division and chaos." Published August 21, 2018
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is crashing and burning — fast
Until just weeks ago, Hillary Clinton was the face of the Democratic Party. But all that's changed. The new face of the Democratic Party is a 28-year-old former bartender. Published August 14, 2018
What suppressing Alex Jones really means
Remember that creepy scene in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," when Wonka has loaded all the kids into a boat and they paddle down the chocolate river? Well, buckle your seat belts, people, 'cuz we're about to go on that same wild ride. Published August 7, 2018
The Democrats and their socialism problem
The Democrats have some problems. OK, they have a lot of problems, but let's throw this new one into the mix - 'cuz it's a doozy. Published July 31, 2018
Democrats start to scare mainstream Americans
Man, it's not easy being a Democrat these days. Published July 24, 2018
With Trump, politics no longer stop at the water’s edge
In 1947, Sen. Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan took to the Senate floor and delivered what many consider to be a "speech heard 'round the world." Published July 17, 2018
Donald Trump returns staff accountability to White House
In President Trump's White House, staffers really do work at the pleasure of the president. Displease him and -- poof -- you're gone. Published July 10, 2018
White House press corps broken beyond repair
It all really began with Sam Donaldson. Back in the days of Ronald Reagan, the brash and cantankerous reporter with the worst toupee in television history made his name by yelling at the president. Published June 19, 2018
If Barack Obama had talked to Kim Jong-un, MSM would’ve swooned
Just hours after President Trump had concluded his historic summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, the consensus from the mainstream media was that the whole event was a big nothingburger. Published June 12, 2018
Plea to pro athletes: Stop politicizing the games
Things are out of hand with the National Football League. And the National Basketball Association. Published June 5, 2018
Jeff Flake bested by Donald Trump, goes off the deep end
Jeff Flake has got it all: He's tall, buff and handsome, with a made-for-TV smile. He lives in a huge house in a gated community (with high walls, of course), has a pretty blonde wife and five fabulous children. Plus, he's a member of one of the most exclusive clubs in the World: The Senate. Published May 29, 2018
Hillary Clinton Democratic Party’s face of 2018
Hillary Clinton told the Democratic Women's Leadership Forum on Friday that she would be a foundational part of the anti-Trump "resistance." No, she didn't ask whether anyone wanted her to be. Published May 22, 2018
Reports of a ‘blue wave’ in 2018 midterms are wildly exaggerated
Breaking news: Democrats will crush Republicans in the 2018 midterm elections. Published May 15, 2018
