Free Press Opinion: Can we survive to celebrate America’s 300th birthday?
Two hundred and 50 years ago, self-evident truths meant something.

Two hundred and 50 years ago, self-evident truths meant something.

Following last week's primary elections in which the rise of Democrat-Socialist candidates alarmed many longtime Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, read a list of things he said those candidates stand for. To conservatives, and independents, the list sounded like a grand jury indictment.

Those of a certain age — meaning roughly 65 or older — will recall the "Bicentennial Minute." These were one-minute homages to the mostly good history of America that ran on CBS 1974 through 1976 to mark America's 200th anniversary.

President Trump and Vice President Vance spent most of last week trying to convince Americans the "Memo of Understanding" (MOU) with Iran is a good deal for the United States and world peace. That's not what Iran believes.

In what could be a metaphor for things to come, workers removed President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

In one month, the United States will observe its 250th birthday. It is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special. Rather than anticipating a happy occasion, America at 250 is increasingly characterized by anger, name-calling and scandals.

Whatever the outcome of the "deal, or no deal" scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing.

At first, it didn't sound right. Someone must have miscalculated. How could there be so much fraud that has robbed taxpayers of billions of dollars without anyone seeming to notice? Worse, it appears they didn't seem to care.

It's so easy and comfortable being a liberal. You never have to admit you're wrong when you're demonstrably wrong.

I am not an economist, but I do have some personal experience with the principles of economics and the rules that allow especially Americans to prosper while becoming more self-reliant and less dependent on government.
