by Benjamin Volpe The mainstream media is built upon sensationalizing misery, death, and destruction. Yet, somehow it is almost speechless when it comes to the tragedy of Venezuela. For an industry addicted to promoting hell on earth. Venezuela provides limitless news stories. Sadly, the mainstream media is disinterested. One can only speculate as to why. We … [Read more...]
Has Trump Built a Red Wall Around the Democrats Blue Wave?
by Benjamin Volpe for Midnight Writer News According to the Democrats, the November mid-terms are poised to bring a sea of blue that will sweep across the country and drown every Republican opponent in its path. In actuality, it appears their so-called “blue wave” is dwindling by the day. The Democrats have become intoxicated with wresting control from a president they see … [Read more...]
The 2nd Amendment: Do 2nd Amendment Rights Apply to Every Individual? (Pt 2 of 2)
Somehow, two schools of thought have emerged on the right to keep and bear arms. One school believes that the 2nd Amendment is an individual right that guarantees each person the right to posses and carry a firearm for self-defense and for the defense of the nation. The second school argues the right is a collective right that leaves states in charge of deciding how best to … [Read more...]
The 2nd Amendment: Does the Militia Still Have a Role? (Pt 1 of 2)
For too long now the idea of the militia has been dismissed as antiquated and useless. However, many recent events have highlighted the importance of having a local military force comprised of soldiers who will stand in defense of their citizens and towns against an abusive, corrupt, and tyrannical government. Before I make the case for the resurgence of the local militia, it … [Read more...]
Beyond the Rhetoric: Expectations for the New Tax Cuts
I recently wrote on Midnight Writer News about the lack of boldness in the Trump/GOP tax plan. Although my opinion has not changed, it should be noted that a lack of boldness does not equal ineffectiveness. Trump’s first legislative victory has sent the Democrats and the left into a rhetorical frenzy. The demonization of Trump and the Republicans has come in the form of the … [Read more...]