Tom Basile
Columns by Tom Basile
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
States should assess teachers’ mental fitness
A man wearing oversized prosthetic breasts and a wig. A woman who disclaims any gender and makes children pledge to a trans pride flag. Every day, American schoolteachers are being exposed for their radical and disturbing behaviors. Published February 10, 2023
Ukraine is Biden’s war
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman is credited with coining the phrase, "War is hell." Published February 3, 2023
Santos, sociopaths and American resignation: Where celebrity and public service converge
"They all lie." It's a constant refrain about our political class. There's a sense of resignation in that sentiment that threatens the survival of our participatory democracy. Published January 27, 2023
Trump’s good start to 2023: He has reinvented himself many times
After months of unforced errors and shaky poll numbers since his historically early campaign announcement, former President Donald Trump is finally having a run of good luck. Published January 20, 2023
Compromised science comes to your child’s doctor’s office
This past week, AAP revealed that it wants parents to consider drugs, therapy and surgery to deal with childhood obesity. Published January 13, 2023
The left has created a new sales pitch to threaten our kids: Transgender cultism
It has been said that this country doesn't belong to us. We borrow it from our children. Published December 30, 2022