Kerry Must Move On
Secretary of State John Kerry isn’t giving up advocacy of liberalism and internationalism. That he’ll have to continue as a private citizen, not a government official, is good news for America....
About: John F. McManus
Posts by John F. McManus
Beauty Queen Speaks Out
Anastasia Lin, who is a Canadian by choice though Chinese by birth, has asked, “Why is a powerful country like China so afraid of a beauty queen?“ Now able to speak...
Hillary Clinton Is an Expert at Issuing Her Own Fake News
When Hillary Clinton intoned recently about an “epidemic of malicious fake news and false propaganda,” she obviously hoped that her own use of the tactic wouldn’t be recalled. But she is...
Will the Electors Follow Precedent?
Donald Trump is scheduled to be the nation’s next President. But the question is: Will the electors follow precedent and confirm the Election Day results that showed Trump winning over Hillary Clinton by...
A Return to the Republic: a Game Plan for Donald Trump
Mr. Trump, I suggest that you add to your goal of making America great again the following statement: “America became great, not because of what government did, but because of what...
How Castro Seized Control of Cuba
Cuba’s fate over the past 50-plus years brings to mind the adage, “Crime unpunished is crime rewarded.” ...
Electoral College 101: December 19th Vote
After the votes of the people in the recent election were counted, the projected Electoral College totals showed that Donald Trump should win the presidency by 306-232. But partisans of the...
Stand Behind the Electoral College
The founding fathers were correct and the Electoral College they designed is an excellent way to choose the nation’s leader. It should be left in place. ...
How Wrong They Were!
Donald Trump beat the odds. He beat the Establishment. He beat the culture changers who would have Americans discard their faith and their heritage. And he beat the planners who intend...
No Punishment Acceptable for Those Who Served in Good Faith
Ten to fifteen years ago, the U.S. military found itself in need of more personnel. In California, an overly ambitious recruiter started giving bonuses and arranging forgiveness of student loans to...
After a Century, Planned Parenthood Needs to be Shut Down
On the 100th anniversary of Planned Parenthood, one of its greatest cheerleaders sent five separate messages to celebrate the significant milestone. Interrupting her election campaign, Hillary Clinton sent out several tweets...
Afghan War Now 15 Years Old
The U.S. media never discusses the little-publicized influence of the United Nations in this ongoing debacle. That is key to understanding the disappointing results of this lengthy mission. ...
Missed Opportunities by Trump
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has missed many opportunities to bring up Hillary Clinton's weaknesses. ...
Sneaking in the Tunnels
Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall between the United States and Mexico has excited many Americans. It’s no secret that there are somewhere between 11 and 20 million individuals who have...
From Normal to Abnormal
The overall effect of such a group as the Advisory Council on Faith-Based Neighborhood Partnerships is to force acceptance of what has always rightly been considered abnormal. In the name of...