Tom Basile
Columns by Tom Basile
Backing Zelenskyy’s new United Nations
The deficiencies of the U.N. system have been apparent to those willing to see them for years, but the war in Ukraine has highlighted the institution's unfortunate decline into near irrelevance. Published March 18, 2022
A weak Biden runs to our enemies for help
Always willing to allow a dithering Europe to take the lead, Mr. Biden remains committed to the failed strategy of running into the arms of our enemies to solve political problems of his own making. Published March 11, 2022
China coming out on top in Ukraine war
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is acting more like a madman than a strongman. The Western world, in unusual fashion, is largely united in opposition to his unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Published March 4, 2022
Biden opened the border and the GOP should court those who came
How many of last year's more than 2 million illegal immigrants have been resettled at taxpayers' expense far from the southern border may never be known. Published February 25, 2022
Take action now against Soros-Zuckerberg district attorneys
We've been told for years at the beginning of "Law and Order," the American criminal justice system is comprised of the police and district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. Published February 18, 2022
2022 Olympics will mark moment China and Russia joined forces against U.S.
The party's over. The 2022 Beijing Olympics won't be remembered for the Uyghur genocide or hypocritical U.S. corporate sponsorships or even for the medal count. Published February 11, 2022
GOP must pledge to stop secret resettlements of illegal migrants
Seldom does a political adversary put the ball on the tee for his opposition to hit it out of the park. Published February 3, 2022
Biden’s Supreme Court discrimination
The announcement of Justice Breyer's retirement has sent the media and Washington officialdom into a frenzy of speculation that will exhaust us for a good chunk of this year. Published January 28, 2022
There’s nothing normal about Biden’s new normal
A Rasmussen poll this week showed nearly 60% of Democrats believe the government should forcibly confine unvaccinated Americans to their homes. Published January 21, 2022
Time to welcome back America’s military and foreign policy hawks
Last week, representatives from the U.S. and NATO met with Russian officials over the country's threatening of Ukraine. There should be no negotiation. Published January 14, 2022
Biden divides, Americans need leadership that inspires, unites us
As we begin 2022, America doesn't lack for greatness. It lacks for great leadership. Published January 7, 2022
The real meaning of ‘Let’s go, Brandon’
Political movements and campaign slogans in this country have a long, storied history ranging from "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too," to "Black Power," to "Make America Great Again." Published December 31, 2021
Biden’s Christmas gift of fear
With his poll numbers cratering, it's painfully clear that President Biden needs our fear for his administration to function. Published December 24, 2021
Kavanaugh, Barrett’s silence degrades religious freedom
They did it again. Two of former President Donald Trump's allegedly constitutional conservative Supreme Court justices sided this week with left-wing Obama appointee Sonia Sotomayor. Published December 17, 2021
New York’s noncitizen voting push exposes Dems’ real immigration agenda
The collapse of our southern border, presided over by the Biden administration, isn't the result of incompetence. Published December 10, 2021
What Darrell E. Brooks tells us about ‘Build Back Better’
Alleged Waukesha killer Darrell E. Brooks has a story that is all too familiar. It's a story borne out of policies that Joe Biden's 'Build Back Better' bill would reinforce with trillions more tax dollars. Published December 3, 2021
Time to end trial by media
Our constitutional crises in America are many and garner great debate. Published November 26, 2021
Kamala Harris’ performance exposes danger of identity politics
Former President Barack Obama's closing argument to voters in Virginia last month was to ignore the phony outrage over the "trumped-up culture war." Published November 19, 2021
Biden’s condescension calculation
You just don't get it. You're "confused," says President Joe Biden. Published November 12, 2021
What we’ll never know about COVID-19: Part II
In this second installment of this two-part series, more questions about COVID-19 and our pandemic response for which we may never have answers. Published November 5, 2021