Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
CAL THOMAS: Angela Merkel denial over impact of immigration
In an ironic twist, Germany, which in the last century twice invaded other countries, contributing to two world wars, is now being invaded by hordes of Muslims. According to Pew Research Center, there are 4,760,000 Muslims in Germany, about 5.8 percent of its population, and that number is steadily growing. Published November 30, 2015
CAL THOMAS: John Kasich’s bad idea about government and religion
Conservatives are supposed to be against big government and opposed to the left's belief that problems can and should be solved by Washington. Published November 25, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Terrorists as ‘tourists’
President Obama has put a new twist on the Islamic invasion now taking place across Europe and the United States. Speaking to reporters last week during his visit to the Philippines, the president compared Syrian refugees to "tourists," saying they are no bigger a threat than people who come to sightsee and visit attractions. Published November 23, 2015
CAL THOMAS: The race to riot on college campuses
College campuses are again in turmoil. According to The New York Times, "Racist, sexist and anti-Semitic incidents on and near college campuses from Dartmouth to Wisconsin to Stanford this fall have provoked worries by education and civil rights leaders that such acts are on the increase." Published November 18, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Massacre in Paris
Just hours before the terrorist attacks in Paris last week, for which ISIS has claimed responsibility, "Good Morning America" broadcast an interview with President Obama. In it, the president told host George Stephanopoulos, "I don't think they're gaining strength. Published November 16, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Is Marco Rubio the one?
The Florida senator keeps building momentum. Published November 11, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Keystone kaput for now
President Obama's unilateral rejection of the proposed KeystoneXL oil pipeline that would have brought petroleum and jobs to the United States is another in a long list of issues dominated by politics rather than common sense, economics and science. Published November 9, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Paul Ryan needs to show American GOP alternative
It was George H.W. Bush who reportedly dismissed an idea from a friend that he should spend time at Camp David thinking about what he might do should he become president. According to a Jan. 26, 1987 article in Time magazine, Mr. Bush is said to have dismissed the suggestion with this line: "Oh, the vision thing." Published November 4, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Bob Beckel should be dead
In Washington, most stories that make the newspapers and evening newscasts are about scandals and political infighting. Rarely is there one about redemption. Published November 2, 2015
CAL THOMAS: California makes abortion easier, life harder
Shortly after signing a bill allowing assisted suicide in California, Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown signed another measure that forces pregnancy crisis centers to "offer information about affordable contraception, abortion and prenatal care." Published October 28, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Benghazi hearing may have aided Hillary Clinton’s White House bid
A special House committee investigating the terrorist attack in Benghazi, on Sept. 11, 2012 that killed Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans may have helped Hillary Clinton become president of the United States. Published October 26, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Government handouts can’t replace benefits of personal accomplishment
A recent New York Times headline read, "Raising Taxes on the Wealthiest Would Pay for Bold Plans." The story says that by soaking the rich, "the government could raise large amounts of revenue while still allowing them to take home a majority of their income." Published October 21, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Obama, Benjamin Netanyaho to square off over Iran
When President Obama meets in Washington Nov. 9 with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I would imagine Mr. Netanyahu's main concern will be to find out exactly what the United States means by "infringement" as it applies to the Iran nuclear agreement. Published October 19, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Deconstructing the democratic presidential debate
Watching the Democratic candidates' presidential debate Tuesday night, one might think a Republican has been in the White House since 2009. These political Lilliputians could find little to say that was positive. Published October 14, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Banana Republicans?
Republicans should look to Rep. Jim Jordan for real leadership. Published October 12, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Hillary Clinton’s media campaign helps to shed her untrustworthy image
Hillary Rodham Clinton is borrowing from Richard Nixon, a man she worked to impeach while a staff member of the House Judiciary Committee in the early 1970s. Published October 7, 2015
CAL THOMAS: A flood of presidential rhetoric
Hurricane Joaquin dumped large amounts of rain on the East Coast, but another "force of nature" flooded the country with so much rhetoric it was difficult for most people to keep up. Published October 5, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Tax lesson form Calvin Coolidge
The White House Historical Association is promoting a Christmas ornament honoring our 30th president, Calvin Coolidge. Published September 30, 2015
CAL THOMAS: John Boehner’s failures may have prompted resignation
The announcement by House Speaker John Boehner that he is retiring at the end of October stunned Washington where life is all about grabbing power and holding on to it, often until death they do part. Published September 28, 2015
CAL THOMAS: Heeding Ben Carson’s warning on Muslim in White House
"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits." (Matthew 7:15-16) Published September 23, 2015
