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Scandals are nothing new in Washington. Just about every president has faced an accusation of misconduct, whether moral or criminal. It should be...

2013-05-20T09:23:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Scandals are nothing new in Washington. Just about every president has faced an accusation of misconduct, whether moral or criminal. It should be... 559af01c-8a1a-46f1-b3f0-51978f0e0e21

"Why do Blacks overwhelmingly support President Obama?" That was the question recently put to me by a white friend. My reply was simple and straightforward, but the in-depth answer is neither.

2013-04-29T09:00:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams "Why do Blacks overwhelmingly support President Obama?" That was the question recently put to me by a white friend. My reply was simple and... 09471b83-deae-4481-8e5a-a4c2b9b6d630

On September 11, 2001 we watched in horror as terrorists toppled the Twin Towers in New York City. They recently struck again with twin bombings in the heart of Boston.

2013-04-22T10:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams On September 11, 2001 we watched in horror as terrorists toppled the Twin Towers in New York City. They recently struck again with twin bombings... ecc0d090-2d1d-442c-9c76-8cdbbef2bbec

If you do a search of the wealthiest black businessmen, the results may not come as a surprise to you. The list is dominated by athletes and entertainment figures; in fact, only 2 names consistently come up that are what you would consider traditional businessmen.

2013-04-16T09:21:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams If you do a search of the wealthiest black businessmen, the results may not come as a surprise to you. The list is dominated by athletes and... 0abb16da-5e17-4ab2-bbf7-a40661f91657

It was no accident that Israel was President Obama’s first foreign visit in his second term. He had something to prove to the people of the Jewish state, and he appears to have succeeded.

2013-04-03T09:19:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams It was no accident that Israel was President Obama’s first foreign visit in his second term. He had something to prove to the people of the Jewish... bb97a426-035f-44b6-ba22-3f4c0592da0c

Obesity and unhealthy living are as much a problem in this country as government over-regulation. Lately, we’ve seen several prominent politicians weigh in (no pun intended) on this topic.

2013-03-26T09:38:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Obesity and unhealthy living are as much a problem in this country as government over-regulation. Lately, we’ve seen several prominent politicians... 8c10851f-d756-4023-a9cf-6addaa87e618

In 1996 President Bill Clinton announced, “The era of Big Government is over.” He balanced a budget by eliminating waste and inefficiency.

2013-03-18T10:38:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams In 1996 President Bill Clinton announced, “The era of Big Government is over.” He balanced a budget by eliminating waste and inefficiency. ... 5e03dd4a-1c44-43a9-bb39-57ac7408f117

Most people always envy athletes for their fame and money, but really they should envy their work ethic. Now I know they have it great, they play a game for a living and make millions of dollars, but it takes a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get there. Unlike many in society, they have to to earn their success based on their merits, they weren’t given anything.

2013-03-11T13:48:00-04:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Most people always envy athletes for their fame and money, but really they should envy their work ethic. Now I know they have it great, they play... a18b40d9-e14c-4933-8826-3941101af9c6

New reports are released every single day in Washington, but one that could prove to be of life or death importance was unveiled this week by The Henry Jackson Society, a bipartisan think tank headquartered in London. Al-Qaeda in the United States: A Complete Analysis of Terrorism Offenses holds up a mirror to America and provides us with a clear but terrifying image.

2013-03-04T09:11:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams New reports are released every single day in Washington, but one that could prove to be of life or death importance was unveiled this week by The... 38da7ca7-da3b-44c9-ab70-2d867615b47c

Dr. Ben Carson, Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and legendary neurosurgeon, is now in the spotlight for his keynote address to the National Prayer Breakfast on February 7. It’s not brain surgery to figure out why.

2013-02-25T15:19:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Dr. Ben Carson, Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and legendary neurosurgeon, is now in the spotlight for his keynote address to the National... 9277910a-5c5d-47ee-bdb2-5ce23a630916

Change happens whether you like it or not, whether you want it to or not. That doesn’t mean that change is good.

2013-02-12T09:15:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Book 15 of Ovid’s Metamorphoses contains a little synopsis of his epic, and of his Pythagorean philosophy: “nothing in all the world remains... 4555f66e-a891-4133-804d-268c67adc14b

We now mourn the passing of 87-year old Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who in December 2003 confirmed one of the oldest rumors of Southern political folklore: that she was the mixed-race daughter of former US Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC).

2013-02-07T09:34:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams People die, but the truth lives and breathes freely on its own. We now mourn the passing of 87-year old Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who in... fd0ac751-7b82-4dfd-bc4c-e26ee0b35c1f

Right now the Democratic talking points are that we should raise or repeal the debt ceiling to “pay our bills.” Liberals have some pretty illogical ideas—like shutting down the government to give Planned Parenthood a few hundred million dollars, or raising everyone’s taxes in order to tax the top 2%--but this one might be the hardest to grasp of all.

2013-02-05T09:06:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Right now the Democratic talking points are that we should raise or repeal the debt ceiling to “pay our bills.” Liberals have some pretty... ca28012b-8bf7-4007-93f5-30bd4501573e

Recently on Roland Martin's "Washington Watch" we discussed what must be President Obama's exclusive agenda to empower black America is his second term. The only advice I could share with Roland's national audience was that American Blacks must cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit independent of any president in the White house.

2013-02-01T11:00:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Recently on Roland Martin's "Washington Watch" we discussed what must be President Obama's exclusive agenda to empower black America is his second... 86b63096-c329-4baa-bd96-7ef9e032a28f

Usually, I like to use this space to start a conversation about the political and social issues facing our country as a whole; I try to focus on issues that either explicitly or implicitly affect everyone.

2013-01-29T07:54:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Usually, I like to use this space to start a conversation about the political and social issues facing our country as a whole; I try to focus on... 3ee57af9-07d4-4760-b00a-ee34151b9af7

As we mark the Second Inauguration of the first American black president, it is important to celebrate our successes in achieving the protection of civil rights for all people. But, sadly, this president has a terrible record on civil rights.

2013-01-23T09:21:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams As we mark the Second Inauguration of the first American black president, it is important to celebrate our successes in achieving the protection... 3b2a77db-312e-49d8-b792-2914b7530841

Today it’s Lance Armstrong, but tomorrow it will be someone else, which is why I believe it’s time to say enough. No more free passes for our children’s role models.

2013-01-18T11:13:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Another day. Another scandal. Another high-profile celebrity sits on Oprah’s couch to express contrition and to try to resuscitate his image. ... 3d24e02d-36ea-46d7-ac23-302056aa1765

Another day. Another scandal. Another high-profile celebrity headed to Oprah’s couch to express contrition and try to resuscitate his image. Today it’s Lance Armstrong, but tomorrow it will be someone else -- which is why I believe it’s time to say enough is enough. No more free passes for our children’s role models.

2013-01-16T00:01:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Another day. Another scandal. Another high-profile celebrity headed to Oprah’s couch to express contrition and try to resuscitate his image. Today... 8bfda68d-9755-4093-8016-20dbb48d9494

Sometimes, looking at the political discourse in this country, I wonder if we really understand the ratchet effect of increasing government programs and power over time: unlike in business, unlike in nature, unlike in, well, real life, failure is not punished, but at best ignored, at worst rewarded. Once a program is in place, it is almost never repealed, even when Republicans obtain political power because voters become dependent on it.

2013-01-15T00:01:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams Sometimes, looking at the political discourse in this country, I wonder if we really understand the ratchet effect of increasing government... 7dabe724-c48d-43b6-b57e-90b940eeaa9d

If you are a conservative you probably did not like the fiscal cliff deal that just passed, but the mainstream media overlooked a few important things that help many people and the economy.

2013-01-08T00:01:00-05:00 2013-05-23T12:57:51Z Armstrong Williams If you are a conservative you probably did not like the fiscal cliff deal that just passed, but the mainstream media overlooked a few important...