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Dysfunctional could have a number of definitions. A Google search would define it as “not operating normally or properly.” This points to the term essentially referring to anything going against protocol or accepted norms. Dictionary.com lists multiple definitions as “not performing normally, as an organ or structure of the body; malfunctioning”, “having a malfunctioning part

The aftermath of the tragic Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida has left America in the heat of a heavy political battle. While everyone agrees that the violence needs to stop, both sides of the political spectrum disagree how. The left predictably has resorted to pushing their gun control agenda, while the right remains firm

Mitt Romney has come back from irrelevance to lead the hopeless Never Trump movement into battle. The perennial loser has made a name for himself letting the Republican Party down repeatedly. In 2008, he was defeated by longtime United States Senator John McCain, but would secure the nomination four years later. Both Senator McCain and the former

The hot political topic of the day and likely days ahead is the refusal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to indict former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Despite noting that Clinton acted carelessly and had indeed sent classified information on a private server, Director James Comey stated they would not recommend criminal charges against

Though many are predictably outraged over the announcement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation will not recommend criminal charges for Hillary Clinton, nobody is surprised. There isn’t a lot of faith in the United States Government or the justice system anymore, but the American people still had hoped there was at least just a shred

The Republican Party is presently engulfed in civil war, divided between the many wings of the party. Moderates feel wronged, as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Senator Marco Rubio were both pushed out by a bombastic businessman without party loyalty. Many within still stand unprepared to support probable presidential nominee Donald Trump. It really couldn’t

Caitlyn Jenner has been a controversial figure politically, more so for the right. Since the transition from Bruce, she has repeatedly faced criticism for being who she wants to be and living her life how she wishes. Republicans, especially evangelical conservatives, tend to be extremely judgmental of lifestyles they disagree with. The refusal to at least

As time draws on, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see Senator Rand Paul’s opponent as an actual registered Democrat. The recent attacks by Lexington, Kentucky Mayor Jim Gray sound more like a neoconservative than a liberal. Mayor Gray even went as far as attempting to portray Senator Paul as fringe because he wasn’t aligned with Republicans

In terms of libertarian principles, it’s been a rough year. After two presidential runs by former Texas Congressman Ron Paul, his son was widely expected to exceed his father’s efforts and come within striking distance of the Republican nomination. Instead, Senator Rand Paul was out after the Iowa caucus and Donald Trump’s fiery, bombastic personality

The world has been mourning the loss of an important historical figure who survived one of the darkest moments in history. Elie Wiesel experienced both Auschwitz and Buchenwald as a teenager, being only 15 years old when his family was captured and sent to Auschwitz. Upon arrival, his sister and mother were killed. Though his

The Transportation Security Agency, like anything else in government, is widely unpopular. The agency itself doesn’t do anything extra to keep America safe and the tedious processes make traveling slow and aggravating, all in the name of security. In 2015, a poll of frequent fliers found 87% are unhappy with the T.S.A. Only 10.2% of frequent fliers

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Lexington, Kentucky Mayor Jim Gray doesn’t like the Constitution. First, he attacked his opponent, incumbent United States Senator Rand Paul, for upholding the integrity of due process. Mayor Gray feels that allowing the Fifth Amendment to live is a threat to national security. He then took a swipe at Senator

For the Libertarian Party, this could be a revolutionary year. For decades, the party has been the largest third party but still the subject of many jokes. It’s appeared more like a dysfunctional gathering of amateur philosophers and closet anarchists until this year, when the ticket actually appears more professional than the two main parties.

The battle for the Kentucky Senate seat is shaping up to be a tough battle and it’s escalating. The tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida put politics in a bad place. There is a growing terrorist threat and thus a growing need to address it. The problem with Democrats is their solution

Once upon a time in the United States of America, the citizens hoped for a free nation with a Constitution that protected them from tyrannical rule. In the many years since ratification, the protections of the Constitution have slowly become chipped away by the very government it sought to restrain. Judges rule in blatant opposition

Before the blood even dried on the victims of another attack at the hands of terrorists, Democrats found another tragedy to exploit for political gain. The predictable response to bad people misusing a device was to blame the device itself and frame anyone with a differing political opinion as endorsing violence. The vile tactics of

The Republican Party has become a war zone and a lot is made of Donald Trump’s effect on the situation. All through the primaries, he was a topic of growing controversy and even after locking down the path to the nomination, many Republicans still remain uneasy. Moderates cite his demeanor, conservatives cite his connections to

Democrats for weeks have been pushing to end due process since the tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This represents a stunning new low for even Democrats opposed to the Constitution. To this point, it’s been a clear attack on the Second Amendment, but now the Fifth Amendment is under fire. It

The judicial branch is out of control. Recently, the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that set health standards for doctors performing abortions. While Texas law had wanted doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at area medical facilities, the unelected and lifetime lawyers of the Supreme Court felt that ending the life of

The Iowa Supreme Court has just issued a ruling in the case of Griffin v. Pate, which tackled the issue of voting rights for convicted felons. Iowa has some of the strongest laws dealing with felons in the country. The plantiff in the case is a woman by the name of Kelli Jo Griffin, a 42-year

Motorists traveling down Interstate 81 in Virginia were in for a surprise on Friday when they observed a flatbed truck carrying UN Military vehicles to a yet unknown destination, prompting concern the vehicles will be stored for use as part of a UN police force called for under the Strong Cities Initiative (SCI) to combat

For many conservatives and libertarians, Senator Rand Paul has been a controversial topic over the last few years. As the son of former Texas Congressman Ron Paul, he already had his libertarian credentials solidified before he even started. Upon entering the Senate, he has pushed legislation to advance a number of pro-liberty goals and bring

Dear Trump supporters, A recent ABC/Washington Post poll of “registered voters” purports to show that Donald Trump lags 12 points behind Hillary Clinton in a national head-to-head contest. In case you’re inclined to accept this at face value—don’t. First, this poll does indeed purport to gauge preferences nationally. Ultimately, what’s going to matter is how

Remember the great push on the left to shut down the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay? All through the Bush Administration years, the Democrats fought against the blatant lack of due process for people who were kept at this facility. Their rights had been violated by merely being detained without trial. In America, we have

This Monday, the US Supreme Court struck down several Texas laws that regulated how abortion is provided in the lone star state. The 5-3 decision is undoubtedly the most significant abortion ruling from the high Court since the 1992 case Casey v. Planned Parenthood where it clarified the Roe v Wade decision. The Court decided

The recent shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida has again cast guns in a negative light. After a terrorist took a device clearly not intended for mass murder and did just that, the debate has become politicized by the gun control lobby that is more concerned with an agenda then making the country safer. Incidents

It’s amazing that people still take the Supreme Court seriously. Americans mock lawyers often for their high paid egos and ability to twist the law to their bidding, but in the end, it’s unelected lawyers that shape the entire basis of modern law. The Constitution takes a backseat whenever the lifetime tenured lawyers enter the

Partisan times are upon us. The general election is that special part of politics where principles and policy discussions become secondary to simply making sure the other party looks terrible. Anything probable Republican nominee Donald Trump does will be called out by the opposition party purely because of their party registration. The same is true

For quite some time now, the Benghazi issue has been lingering in American politics. As the general election draws near, it threatens to be an issue to haunt Associated Press-nominated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton. For Republicans, the issue has been a rallying cry. Is it relevant however? Is this a legitimate issue or is it