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There are at the moment a number of exaggerated, even breathless comparisons between President Obama's Benghazi/IRS/Associated Press controversies...

2013-05-22T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon There are at the moment a number of exaggerated, even breathless comparisons between President Obama's Benghazi/IRS/Associated Press controversies... 6f602b92-b7b3-4b83-82f1-1a3622925ca7

For the last twenty years or so, first as a Republican, and of late as an independent conservative, I have been imploring the GOP to reach out in more meaningful ways to Hispanic and minority-America. Of course, unlike some connected with the Republican National Committee, I would suggest we do so without abandoning some of our principles -- or by the way, the principles of those in those communities.

2013-04-09T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon For the last twenty years or so, first as a Republican, and of late as an independent conservative, I have been imploring the GOP to reach out in... bfa29779-8bcb-460c-9382-62bb0c25afd8

President Obama knows for a fact what many in the Republican Party — especially its "leadership" — fail to understand or acknowledge:

2013-03-24T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon President Obama knows for a fact what many in the Republican Party — especially it's "leadership" — fail to understand or acknowledge: the GOP is... 5a1de4cf-e8a7-4f41-a4b8-ed02eb9dc8b1

If my email in-box is any indication, the Obama White House and its allies may have bitten off much more than they can chew as they look to weaken or abolish the Second Amendment to the Constitution and our right to bear arms.

2013-01-16T00:01:00-05:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon If my email in-box is any indication, the Obama White House and its allies may have bitten off much more than they can chew as they look to weaken... dc6baed3-319d-429a-9831-825e7f917f1a

News flash for conservatives, Christians, libertarians or anyone in America who embraces traditional values, the rule of law, common sense, basic math, a more secure nation or politicians who put you and your family first: You have lost or are losing across the board. Period.

2012-12-13T00:01:00-05:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon News flash for conservatives, Christians, libertarians or anyone in America who embraces traditional values, the rule of law, common sense,... e67a0954-4db2-4979-9977-c3fe64bd4706

The quality of life often comes down to one moment, one opportunity, one roll of the dice or one decision to draw a line in the sand and scream "No more."

2012-11-02T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon The quality of life often comes down to one moment, one opportunity, one roll of the dice or one decision to draw a line in the sand and scream... 75a7bbd1-9f7a-408e-ac7b-3afdef96730c

With many of the polls and much of the momentum trending for Mitt Romney, much of the mainstream media is in full-panic mode as they work overtime to tilt the "news" in favor of Barack Obama.

2012-10-27T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon With many of the polls and much of the momentum trending for Mitt Romney, much of the mainstream media is in full-panic mode as they work overtime... 5d69972f-599e-4100-8882-4e46692949c1

As much of the far-left mainstream media continues to panic over Mr. Obama’s abject failure of a first debate, they deliberately avoid doing their jobs and reporting the real reason for his totally expected performance.

2012-10-09T08:46:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon As much of the far-left mainstream media continues to panic over Mr. Obama’s abject failure of a first debate, they deliberately avoid doing... 7cfd28a6-cef0-4c04-843d-d1dddbec369c

More than anything, what the just completed Republican convention showed is that Mitt Romney is an incredibly decent, moral, and honorable man.

2012-09-02T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon More than anything, what the just completed Republican convention showed is that Mitt Romney is an incredibly decent, moral, and honorable... 029ea83c-7288-499a-a812-78e2f47248cd

By their own admission, the vast majority of the mainstream media is not only liberal, but often purposely (and unethically) carries water for liberal politicians. Politicians who in reality, almost never have the welfare of the poor in mind.

2012-06-27T12:35:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon By their own admission, the vast majority of the mainstream media is not only liberal, but often purposely (and unethically) carries water for... 3d1e10bc-c3d0-463a-925e-8f5068289315

As anyone who has worked on a presidential campaign knows, there is always an undercurrent of trepidation that the candidate or a trusted advisor will say or do something that connects in a very negative way with the vast majority of voters.

2012-05-14T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon As anyone who has worked on a presidential campaign knows, there is always an undercurrent of trepidation that the candidate or a trusted advisor... c327232f-994e-4349-bdca-a9e50a7a5b19

As much as most in Hollywood bow, kneel, and even weep in joy before their Messiah Barack Obama, they are not doing him any favors of late with the release and massive viewing of first, The Hunger Games and now, The Avengers.

2012-05-12T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon As much as most in Hollywood bow, kneel, and even weep in joy before their Messiah Barack Obama, they are not doing him any favors of late with... 7d46a140-4521-464e-a9de-8cd12e6b24c6

The Threshold Editions division of Simon & Schuster (the publisher of Dick Cheney, Mark Levin, Glenn Beck, and Laura Ingraham -- defenders of Traditional Values, all) has just published my new novel titled Vengeance Is Mine. No surprise that some liberals are already attacking the book and the beliefs of the main character.

2012-05-01T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon The Threshold Editions division of Simon & Schuster (the publisher of Dick Cheney, Mark Levin, Glenn Beck, and Laura Ingraham -- defenders of... 7e9d558b-fa72-43e2-a651-79313de5d1a0

At what point in a nation where approximately 80% of the citizens identify themselves as "Christians" will Christian candidates defend themselves and their faith from the bigoted and deliberate smears of far-left journalists?

2012-04-16T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon At what point in a nation where approximately 80% of the citizens identify themselves as "Christians" will Christian candidates defend themselves... 15b18fe1-26ff-422d-b386-baf1de5db3af

Okay. It is now officially crunch-time for conservative voters. Time for them to grow-up, stand on principle, admit there is not a perfect candidate, cast aside the pretenders, flip-floppers, and flakes, and unite behind the most genuine traditional values espousing candidate in the field. That being Texas governor Rick Perry.

2012-01-02T11:15:00-05:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon Okay. It is now officially crunch-time for conservative voters. Time for them to grow-up, stand on principle, admit there is not a perfect... ef6dff7c-1018-4761-9067-e199f4d06147

As our nation and our world spin more and more dangerously out of control because fewer and fewer people of substance, faith, and integrity are willing to step into that perilous arena, we need to pause every once in a while to acknowledge those who have.

2011-11-03T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon During a speech on citizenship that he delivered in 1910, Theodore Roosevelt stressed what decades later has come to mean so much too so... a3dc47e6-299a-42f3-9c53-aacdded2dbc1

As the Republican primary process continues, there is no doubt that the establishment GOP is winning and the Tea Party is losing.

2011-10-24T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon As the Republican primary process continues, there is no doubt that the establishment GOP is winning and the Tea Party is losing. Worse, as we... ab791e58-4ac4-4904-b78e-bf3056c03e26

In politics, character does and should count.

2011-10-11T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon In politics, character does and should count. For instance, character can be demonstrated in any number of ways including during a... af0d4e2a-f966-4fe1-bfce-93a1a24b87a1

I once had a conversation with a well-connected Democrat in Washington, D.C., with regard to lack of advertising in conservative publications.

2011-10-06T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon I once had a conversation with a well-connected Democrat in Washington, D.C., with regard to lack of advertising in conservative... ab58460a-c067-465d-9ffc-8c540c3ffd75

Leaving aside the televised, overly scripted, predictable and marginally useful "debates" now taking place between the Republican candidates for president, there are much more important discussions going on between conservatives and independents who are unified in their belief that for the good of the nation, Barack Obama must be defeated.

2011-09-29T00:01:00-04:00 2013-05-23T04:20:12Z Douglas MacKinnon Leaving aside the televised, overly scripted, predictable and marginally useful "debates" now taking place between the Republican candidates for...