Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
Another stream of political toxic waste dumped on Trump with Atlantic allegations
The cable networks, including Fox News, could talk of little else Labor Day weekend but The Atlantic magazine piece by Jeffrey Goldberg alleging President Trump had said Americans who have died in wars are "losers" and "suckers." Published September 9, 2020
Congress must stop spending and reduce the debt now
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reports the American government will soon reach a debt level equaling its entire gross domestic product. It will be the largest since 1945, the year World War II ended. Published September 7, 2020
The lesson behind Jerry Falwell Jr.’s fall
The ouster of Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr. over allegations of sexual misconduct and other behavior is another in a long list of object lessons each generation of Christians seems to have to learn anew. Published September 2, 2020
Tale of two conventions: Voters decide between Republican optimism or doom peddled by Democrats
The two political conventions are finally over. To paraphrase Charles Dickens, one convention promoted the best of times, the other the worst of times. Published August 31, 2020
Republicans fight back against left’s shameful ‘racist’ smear
Perhaps the worst label one can attach to another person is "racist." How does one disprove that? Published August 26, 2020
Democrats portray America as a nation full of misery, poverty and angst
If you watched last week's virtual Democratic convention, you heard about an America with which you might not be familiar. Published August 24, 2020
Republicans need to stop compromising and playing by the rules
The GOP has become like a protein shake dieters drink because it contains fewer calories. In too many cases, Republican positions resemble "Democrat-lite." Published August 19, 2020
Israeli-UAE agreement should be met with skepticism until Islamists’ hate for Israel resolved
Anything that reduces tensions in the Middle East and contributes to Israel's security should be applauded. Published August 17, 2020
Law(lessness) and (dis)order threaten America’s freedoms
What would you think if local politicians decided to cut the size of their fire department while buildings in their city were ablaze? What about a general who orders his soldiers to stop fighting and surrender to the enemy? Published August 12, 2020
Why Trump is right about mail-in ballots
President Trump has said the potential for fraud with all mail-in voting is enormous. Published August 10, 2020
Joe Biden must satisfy Democratic Party’s hardcore leftists with VP choice
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden appears to have painted himself into a corner with his promise to select a woman to be his running mate. Published August 5, 2020
Barack Obama turned John Lewis funeral into an anti-Trump event
Tradition was discarded during John Lewis' funeral last week in Atlanta. There were allegations of voter suppression by Republicans and a comparison of President Trump by former President Obama to George Wallace. Published August 3, 2020
The goals of Black Lives Matter and its radical ideology
How many mainstream reporters have bothered to delve into the background and founding principles of the rapidly spreading organization Black Lives Matter to which even White CEOs are contributing gobs of money? Published July 29, 2020
Rioting anarchists are seditionists, not protesters
The violence perpetrated in the streets of cities across America continues because state and local elected officials (all Democrats) refuse to do what is necessary to stop it. Published July 27, 2020
They’re coming for our guns (really)
By brandishing their weapons, the McCloskeys possibly deterred the marchers outside their home from engaging in actions far worse than their alleged trespassing. If they are convicted, they should be immediately pardoned by the governor. Published July 22, 2020
America is drowning in debt due to Congress’ spending folly
Perhaps now is not the time in the middle of a pandemic, job losses and threats of even higher unemployment, to mention the national debt. Or, perhaps it is. Published July 20, 2020
Closing restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic should not be left to the opinions of a few ‘experts’
"It is a fatal conceit to believe any one person or small group of people has the knowledge necessary to direct an economy or dictate public health behavior." Published July 15, 2020
Roger Stone finds Jesus
Roger Stone says he is now plugged into that higher power. Scripture calls Him the "cornerstone." Published July 13, 2020
Democrats want to impose socialism, and worse, on America
Pushing back against this toxic tide was once known as patriotism. Published July 8, 2020
Trump needs to stop personal attacks and show some empathy if he expects to win reelection
The public wants to know if President Trump is with them, not above them. He should wear a mask. If he can't visit sick people in hospitals, then visit people who have recovered. Show some kindness, then perhaps political lightning will strike again. Published July 6, 2020
