Cal Thomas
Columns by Cal Thomas
THOMAS: The ultimate gift — faith
Examples of faith abound at this time of year. There is the faith children put in Santa Claus to bring them stuff that magically no one seems to have paid for. Call it a "bailout" for kids. Published December 24, 2008
THOMAS: Sweet Caroline
Like many Americans my age, I first "met" Caroline when she was a child. The image of her in those black-and-white photos holding her father's hand and riding her pony remain indelible. Published December 19, 2008
THOMAS: Santa Claus government
Most children have probably finished their Christmas lists to Santa Claus. Some elected officials, however, are still compiling theirs. Published December 17, 2008
THOMAS: Think and act globally?
For years I have received letters written as elegantly as ransom notes, advising me of certain worldwide conspiracies. Sometimes the writing instrument of choice has been a crayon. Published December 12, 2008
THOMAS: O.J. justice
the administering of deserved punishment or reward." - www.dictionary.com Published December 10, 2008
THOMAS: Whatever happened to optimism?
During the Great Depression and World War II, truly challenging times, there were songs that boosted the spirits of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. "There'll Be Bluebirds Over the White Cliffs of Dover" was one; "Look for the Silver Lining," was another. Published December 5, 2008
THOMAS: Mumbai explained
Looking at the faces of two young men who were among the purveyors of death at Mumbai, India's Taj Mahal and Oberoi hotels, Chhattrapati Shivaji Terminus station and Leopold's restaurant, makes Westerners recoil, and not just in horror. We also question how anyone could be so insensitive to the value of human life. Published December 3, 2008
THOMAS: Return of British socialism
PORT STEWART, Northern Ireland. Published November 28, 2008
THOMAS: Mission accomplished II
Nineteen months after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared the war in Iraq "lost" and just nine months after Speaker Nancy Pelosi asserted the war has been a "failure" because it had not brought political change leading to reconciliation, it can now be said conclusively that both were wrong. Published November 26, 2008
THOMAS: Another deficit
While Congress spends -- and plans to spend -- like the proverbial drunken sailor to "bail out" various industries for practices that are largely their fault and the fault of those in Congress who were supposed to provide oversight, another deficit looms which is at least as troubling as the economic one. Published November 21, 2008
THOMAS: The age of corporate greed
In an age when "big business" and "corporate greed" seem to be synonymous in the public mind, some bright lights occasionally emerge from the darkness brought on by AIG big spenders and over-the-top high-livers. Published November 19, 2008
THOMAS: Presidential school choice
President-elect Obama and his wife Michelle came to town and did what people with young children usually do before moving. They looked at their new house and then Mrs. Obama checked out the school choices for their two young daughters. Published November 14, 2008
THOMAS: Washington’s fiscal breakdown
Remember when Democrats lamented the growing budget deficit and spoke of the burden our children and grandchildren would face if we didn't put our fiscal house in order? That was when Republicans ran the federal government and Democrats opposed tax cuts. Published November 12, 2008
THOMAS: Religious right requiem
When Barack Obama takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2009, he will do so in the 30th anniversary year of the founding of the so-called religious right. Born in 1979 and midwifed by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell, the religious right was a reincarnation of previous religious-social movements that sought moral improvement through legislation and court rulings. Those earlier movements - from abolition (successful) to Prohibition (unsuccessful) - had mixed results. Published November 7, 2008
THOMAS: Media meltdown
More than the economy has melted down. What remains of big media credibility has also liquefied and won't recover anytime soon, if it ever does. Published November 5, 2008
THOMAS: Obama’s smoking audio
The October surprise may turn out to be a seven-year-old interview with Barack Obama in which he strongly suggests that the U.S. Constitution is an impediment to his desire to redistribute the nation's wealth. How does Mr. Obama credibly take the oath of office to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" when he thinks it impedes his socialist agenda? Published October 31, 2008
THOMAS: Alan Greenspan: Never mind
Fans of the original cast of "Saturday Night Live," will recall Emily Litella, a character played by the late Gilda Radner on the "Weekend Update" segment, hosted by Chevy Chase. Published October 29, 2008
THOMAS: Joe Biden’s gift
Just like that, Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden has given voters the single reason why they should not elect Barack Obama president of the United States. Published October 24, 2008
THOMAS: Government can’t do it all
People who put faith in government to solve national or even individual problems are headed for deep disappointment, if it hasn't already arrived. Still, that doesn't stop politicians from attempting to sell political snake oil to the gullible. No one ever lost money betting on the ignorance of the uninformed masses. Published October 22, 2008
THOMAS: Blaming Israel, again
Just as the Obama campaign seemed to be making progress in tamping down rumors about his alleged Muslim background and that he might be a "Manchurian candidate" for the Arab-Islamic world, up steps the Rev. Jesse Jackson to upset the falafel cart. Published October 17, 2008
