Tom Basile
Columns by Tom Basile
Millions duped by Biden’s student loan lies
Faith in our government institutions has declined in recent years to the lowest levels in history, and it's not hard to understand why. Published July 7, 2023
Warning signs along Republicans’ road to the White House
For more than a year, a majority of Americans polled have said that President Biden should not run for reelection, including most Democrats. Published June 30, 2023
Making English our official language is a winning issue
One of the most effective ways to protect the freedom, growth and stability of this country is to fight government dependency. Published June 24, 2023
Domestic threats to American freedom are coming to a boil
Back in 1963, Rep. Albert Sydney Herlong Jr. of Florida read into the Congressional Record the 45 tactics communists will use to remake American society. Published June 16, 2023
Supreme Court can acknowledge affirmative action as reverse discrimination
The dream of an America where all men and women were considered equal under the law has always been an unfinished masterpiece. Published June 10, 2023
Trump’s attacks on DeSantis’ COVID-19 policies could backfire
If attacking political opponents were an Olympic event, former President Donald Trump would be Michael Phelps. Let's face it -- he's good at it. Published June 2, 2023
2024 presidential campaign is on — embrace it
There's nothing like a great presidential campaign. Placards and pompoms, rallies and roasts. Polls and predictions. Debates and diner food. Inspiring speeches and infamous flubs. Published May 26, 2023
Let the impeachments begin
Every federal employee, from the guy who cuts the grass on the National Mall to the president, takes an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge their position of public trust. Published May 19, 2023
As Black Americans abandon Biden, danger and opportunity for GOP
The opening line of "A Tale of Two Cities" keeps coming to mind: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness ..." Published May 12, 2023
Joe Biden’s denial of Hunter’s love child exposes moral weakness
A real-life "Game of Thrones" is taking place in the Biden family, and it is exposing the seedy underbelly of America's first family like never before. Published May 5, 2023
Biden’s war on civility
With scenes of Jan. 6 predictably flashing on the screen, President Biden announced his run for reelection, labeling those who disagree with him as extremists who fuel hatred and threaten American democracy. Published April 28, 2023
Standing up to schoolyard bullies: Colleges need to pay for censorship, campus violence
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines is going to sue and demand consequences for activists who assaulted her at San Francisco State University. Published April 14, 2023
What you’re missing by watching Trump
If you watched the national networks this week, you might think the world had stopped for the political spectacle of former President Donald Trump being dragged into court by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Published April 7, 2023
It’s not the guns; it’s the phones
Another shooting at a school. Everyone is asking why. A community mourns. Cue the knee-jerk call for gun control between quips about ice cream from President Biden. Published March 31, 2023
Words and phrases no Republican should use
The left is rewriting our history and our language. Too often, Republicans seem more than willing to help them by adopting their lexicon. Published March 24, 2023
Iraq War at 20: Be sure to honor American heroism
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the beginning of our engagement in Iraq. Published March 17, 2023
Words and phrases no Republican should use
You have to hand it to the radical left and their parrots in the media and academia. They give Madison Avenue a run for its money when it comes to marketing their agenda. Published March 11, 2023
Big Tech minions could compromise America’s intelligence community
Americans don't trust Big Tech, and for good reason. Published March 3, 2023
Jimmy Carter’s lessons for leaders
For America's 39th president, a long earthly journey is nearing its end. "Hail to the Chief" was last played in his honor 42 years ago. Published February 24, 2023
Swap scenario: Will Mrs. Fetterman go to Washington?
The election is long over, and John Fetterman has taken his seat as the junior senator from Pennsylvania. So naturally the rouse is over as well. Published February 17, 2023