THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Democratic plans harm the poor

The Times' insightful section on Medicare back in March highlights the fact that under the current Congress, "patient access under the Medicare program is being threatened" ("Vulnerable patients will suffer most with congressional inaction," Web, March 23). Because Democratic spending schemes are based on theories untethered from reality and human motivation, they hurt the poor. Published December 26, 2021

Give alternative treatments a chance

We are at the threshold of a new year, yet we seem no further ahead in managing COVID-19. We continue to have the majority of mainstream elitists pitted against those frontline physicians who choose alternative treatment regimens because they have seen them successfully prevent death and hospitalization in patients. Published December 22, 2021

Wait, who’s undemocratic?

Sen. Bernie Sanders thinks the failure of two of his Democratic colleagues to conform to his own support of the Build Back Better bill is undemocratic and they are acting in a "my way or the highway" manner. Published December 21, 2021

Anything for power

The Senate was established in the Constitution by the Great Compromise of 1787 as a check upon out-of-control majoritarian rule that would disregard the interests of citizens in less-populated areas ("Liberals irked by Manchin call for new Senate apportioned by population," Web, Dec. 20). We need not speculate about the results if Democrats succeed in eliminating it; the move would likely lead to the end of the union. Published December 21, 2021

Rules are fine — when they go left’s way

It's so boring and predictable: every time the processes of the Constitution are followed and the Democrats do not get their way, they want to change the rules. Lose an election? Change the rules. In this case, Sen. Manchin thwarted their "Build Back Broke" bill and they are clamoring to change the way senators are selected. Published December 21, 2021

Stop letting crooked Hillary concoct lies

America is not suffering from a crisis of foreign-election interference, nor is it suffering from a crisis of democracy. The only crisis facing America, our government, every mainstream "fake news" outlet, and our political and election integrity is the never-ending crisis of Hillary Clinton. Published December 15, 2021

Black poverty needs real solutions

James Golden's recent op-ed, "Why aren't there more Black conservatives?" (Web, Dec. 8) focuses on increasing the number of Black conservatives. It would help if Mr. Golden offered solutions to the present conditions of violence and poverty affecting too many Black Americans. Published December 15, 2021

What happened to American courage?

Well, America, add another fabricated Marxist hoax to the ever-growing list of lies that have killed innocent people. Actor Jussie Smollett lied about being assaulted for being gay and Black. Marxist brownshirts Kamala Harris, Al Sharpton, Joe Biden and many other racists were quick to condemn White Americans for something that never happened. Published December 15, 2021

Stop ‘widening the plate’

I am reminded of a now-famous speech by football and baseball coach John Scolinos, which he gave to more than 4,000 coaches in 1996. Using the prop of a full-sized homeplate hung by a string around his neck, Scolinos waxed eloquent about the plate's width of 17 inches, which has been the standard dimension in every league since baseball began. He pointed out that we don't widen the plate simply because a Big League pitcher can't throw the ball over 17 inches. Said Scolinos: "They send him to Pocatello." This inspiring speech drove home the message that in today's society, we are 'widening the plate.' There are no longer any standards for people to follow, and there are no longer any people who will enforce them. Published December 14, 2021

Will a true GOP leader stand up?

The Democrats, aided by the liberal media, have undermined two presidential elections, taken away personal and religious freedoms and allowed violent mobs and looters to destroy businesses and personal property, leaving our citizens in fear of being attacked in their own homes and businesses and on their own streets. Published December 14, 2021

Dole was a great leader

U.S. politicians were refreshingly united in praising the late Sen. Bob Dole's contributions to our country, from his heroic service in World War II to nearly 30 years in the Senate and more besides as a Republican leader. Published December 14, 2021

Hatred, oppression persist in 2021

The spate of hatred perpetuated against Asian Americans recently, as well as the discrimination against LGBTQ, Black, Latino, Indian and Jewish Americans, highlights the persecution of minorities everywhere. Blacks and American Indians in the U.S. have experienced this over the past 300 years. Other minorities in the world have been subjected to persecution and discrimination, and all of the wars in the world have had an element of hatred within them. Published December 13, 2021

New U.S. leaders needed before 2024

Last week was a disastrous one for Biden. His pitifull stumbling, stammering and slurring of speeches in Kansas City and and during Sen. Bob Dole's Capitol Hill Rotunda remembrance showcased the extent to which his cognitive impairment has progressed. Published December 13, 2021

Harris doesn’t deserve her office

In the case of Vice President Kamala Harris, with regard to voters an old adage applies: When you point your finger at someone else, there are three pointing Published December 13, 2021

Left sees Constitution as speed bump

Nothing better illustrates the great divide in our culture than this "winter holiday" display in a public library ("Library takes down holiday-reading display featuring Bible lumped in with sexually explicit books," Web, Dec. 8). On one side are traditionalists with values and world view shaped by a Judeo-Christian tradition. It is the tradition our Founders drew upon to craft a government that would provide freedom and opportunity and become the envy of the world. Published December 12, 2021

Justice done in Smollett case

The guilty verdict in the case of actor Jussie Smollett staging a race-baiting hate crime against himself to boost his acting career clearly indicates Smollett could not act his way out of this sticky wicket ("Jussie Smollett guilty in hate-crime hoax," Web, Dec. 9). Jurors saw right through Smollett's lies and attempt to fuel racial divisiveness. Smollett clearly fell short on his efforts of playing victim so he could bask in the spotlight. Published December 12, 2021

Shorter workweek would cost us more

The Founders and patriots from 'We the Private Sector' created America to protect their own unalienable rights ("Progressive caucus backs four-day workweek bill," Web, Dec. 8). Their spiritual descendants continue to earn profits the government takes to pay its bills. Published December 12, 2021

Black conservatives demonized

My mother recently reminded me that my grandad was a Black conservative as well as the deacon in the AME church and a successful entrepreneur. He provided, for free, the materials to build our community church. When ask by other Black pastors why he was a Republican, he would answer, "Because I like money!" And it was White Republicans who assisted him in developing is business. Published December 9, 2021

Conservatives best represent success

As a Muslim who emigrated from the Middle East to southwest Virginia, I believe in the ideal of America as a haven for individuals who were oppressed and enforced to leave their home countries. It is therefore disenchanting to observe the authoritarian acts by some of our officials to dilute many faiths and beliefs in America. Published December 9, 2021

Reflections on Washington’s best player

As Washington Football quarterback Taylor Heinicke prepares to start his first Washington-Dallas game, I found myself pondering who has been the rivalry's all-time greatest player. Published December 9, 2021