About: John F. McManus
Posts by John F. McManus
Supreme Court Vacancy
Filling the seat left vacant by the passing of Antonin Scalia is almost as big an issue as who will win the presidency in 2016. ...
Trump Scares the Establishment
Republicans from Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina have catapulted Donald Trump into a commanding lead. And the pundits in all phases of the media are worried. ...
Little Sisters of the Poor Fighting for Religious Liberty
On March 23rd, the plight of the Little Sisters of the Poor will be heard once again by the U.S. Supreme Court. ...
Quick Quotes
Former GOP Presidential Candidate Weighs In Against Cruz “If he’s the nominee, we’re going to have wholesale losses in Congress and state offices, and in governors and legislatures.” Defeated...
Celebrate Ending Slavery, But Apologize?
When considering the existence of slavery in the United States, the most sensible course would be to celebrate the fact that our nation did away with slavery. ...
Scalia: The Passing of the Supreme Court’s “Originalist”
The government and the people should honor the contract known as the U.S. Constitution. This was the thinking employed by Antonin Scalia. We can only hope that whoever takes...
President Obama’s Speech at a Mosque
President Obama's speech at the Islamic Society of Baltimore was noteworthy not only for several distortions of truth, but also for leaving out important history. ...
Quick Quotes
She Remains Committed to Abortion and Its Providers “I will always defend Planned Parenthood and I will say consistently and proudly, Planned Parenthood should be funded, supported and protected,...
Which is Worse: Abortion or a Fake Driver’s License?
Should current thinking hold, doctoring a driver’s license in order to expose what Planned Parenthood does with funding that it obtains from the American people is considered a greater...
The Flawed Balanced Budget Amendment
Balancing the budget is a good idea and the nation would be better off if the federal budget were balanced each year. But the numerous BBAs proposed are so...
Quick Quotes
Putin Throws Praise at Trump “There is no doubt he is a very bright and talented man. It is not our business to assess his merits; that is up...
United Nations Wants Taxing Power
A UN-created panel suggests that the world body be allowed to place a small tax on international sporting events such as the soccer’s World Cup, concerts where famous artists...
Compulsory Union Funding Threatened
In 26 states, individuals employed in what are termed “public sector” jobs (teachers, firefighters, etc.) are compelled to pay the equivalent of union membership fees even if they decline...
What Altered Reality Is President Obama In?
In his final State of the Union address, President Obama managed repeatedly to avoid reality. Simply stated, his performance as chief executive has harmed America. ...
Standoff in Oregon Centers on Land Ownership and Control
Understanding the resistance to federal agencies currently shown in headlines and newscasts nationwide should begin with a reading of the U.S. Constitution. ...