• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • About and Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Civil Candor

political cynicism for turbulent times

  • American Values
  • Big Government
  • Government Ethics
  • Immigration

American Values

The American Ideals and Values category includes posts on freedom and liberty, equality and rights, the battle between liberals and conservatives and most important, what it means to be American.

The bulwarks of American greatness espoused by our Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution have been replaced by ideals and values dictated by increasingly divisive, polarized politics.

The growing might of a America's radical left undermines, re-imagines, and destroys our fundamental beliefs about what is good, morally justifiable, and worth protecting at any cost, whether that means protecting the sovereignty of our borders, defending the First Amendment, affirming property rights violated by squatters, or saying no to thriving, pro-terror antisemitism on college campuses.

President Biden's weaponized justice, covert censorship, election manipulation, and autocratic executive orders reimagined our great nation and started us down the path to social, economic, and moral decline.

We no longer live in the America envisioned by our Founders. We have devolved into a vicious, valueless Banana Republic for the sake of delivering overwhelming power to one political party.

Moral High Ground on Refugees: is This a Free Country?

February 1, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

If the crowd of demonstrators at O’Hare Airport last Saturday really wanted to demonstrate against something serious they should have gone into the city. The handful of travelers1 who fell under the net of President Trump’s heightened security restrictions couldn’t compete with the 17 shootings that had already taken place in Chicago since Friday.2 That’s what happens when … [Read more...] about Moral High Ground on Refugees: is This a Free Country?

Torture is Wrong. That’s No Reason Not to Use It.

January 27, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Torture is wrong? World Trade Center bombing terrorists. Courtesy FBI.

Here we go again, arguing over torture. President Trump has been in office less than a week and he has already revived the debate over whether torture is wrong. The real question is why right or wrong matters. Why announce limits on how far the U.S. is willing to go? That’s what Obama did. Ask yourself: what responsible leader would tell the world we are placing … [Read more...] about Torture is Wrong. That’s No Reason Not to Use It.

Kindness is the New Word for Leftists Attacking the Right

January 25, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Kindness is a popular word nowadays. It doesn’t have much to do with generosity or random acts. Instead, kindness is the new word for attacks on the right and most of all, President Trump. Even if the rumors and lies were true, Trump’s alleged hateful agenda would pale in comparison to what we saw during the inauguration. The liberal kindness charade gave us a sea of signs … [Read more...] about Kindness is the New Word for Leftists Attacking the Right

Contempt for President Trump: a Real Threat to America

January 17, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Why so much contempt for Trump? Motorcycle procession down Pennsylvania Avenue for last GOP president, George W. Bush. White House photo by Paul Morse.

I am not surprised that Jimmy Carter is attending the inauguration. Whether or not you agree with his politics it’s hard to argue that the man has integrity. He is also wise enough to know that turning his back on America’s leader is a foolish thing to do. This isn’t the time to show contempt for President Trump. It’s time to show the world we can recover from a hateful, … [Read more...] about Contempt for President Trump: a Real Threat to America

Fair Share Meaning Just Changed for the Better

January 12, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

One of the dubious achievements Obama took credit for in his farewell speech in Chicago was the wealthy paying a fairer share of taxes. There was a joke hiding in that boast. We all know that Democrats will never stop demanding a larger fair share of higher incomes, so “fairer” means absolutely nothing. The good news is that all the accomplishments inflicted upon us can be … [Read more...] about Fair Share Meaning Just Changed for the Better

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

DON’T MISS

LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)

Democrats Promised a Trump Fourth Reich. Here it Comes.

May 20, 2025 By Bob Prokop

Bullying By Proxy Is Dangerous Public Policy

May 3, 2025 By Bob Prokop

Trump addressing joint session of Congress March 4, 2025.

Disappearing People Solves Our Disappearing Illegals Problem

April 21, 2025 By Bob Prokop

F-22 Raptor that shot down Chinese spy balloon. Jim Garamond. U.S. Dept. of Defense.

10 Political Hypocrisy Examples to Make You Even Angrier

April 3, 2025 By Bob Prokop

George Washington

Good People Deserve Goodness from Government

March 24, 2025 By Bob Prokop

Nazi pennant. 1945. Eisenhower National Historic Site, courtesy NPS.

Hitler’s Advice to Democrats: We the People are Dumb

February 26, 2025 By Bob Prokop

Sow during her piglets. Photo courtesy USDA ARS.

Democrats Hate Limited Government for One Simple Reason

February 9, 2025 By Bob Prokop

White House with rainbow colors. White House photo by Chuck Kennedy.

American Values Don’t Exist. Trump Just Proved It.

February 6, 2025 By Bob Prokop

Copyright © 2026 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in