by Rick Manning You know, as a non-economist, when I received the invitation to participate in this forum, I kind of felt like a Christian being invited into the Coliseum to meet the lions for lunch. However, since this debate is largely a political and not an economic question,…
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Tammy Bruce Commentary: Army Puts Its Troops at Risk by Opening the Ranks to Those with Mental Health Issues
The Army very quietly announced in August that it will lift a ban on waivers allowing people with a history of mental health issues, as well as alcohol and drug abuse, to join their ranks. Even in normal times this should concern you greatly, let alone when the world appears…
Read MoreCommentary: ‘Republican Exodus’ Nothing But an Anti-Donald Trump Myth
There’s a lot of media talk lately about all the Republicans who are leaving office, refusing to seek re-election, resigning for some new venture or another – and the talk of the town is that these pols are fleeing in some sort of mixture of disgust, horror and sadness at…
Read MorePredators Bury Capitals, 6-3 with a Four-Goal Second Period
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Filip Forsberg once again burned the organization that traded him, this time to achieve a milestone. The Nashville Predators forward scored his 100th career goal as part of his team’s four-goal second period Tuesday night in a 6-3 win over the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. Forsberg…
Read MoreReport: Jon Gruden Has ‘No Interest’ in Tennessee As Focus Shifts to Another Head Coach Candidate
The Jon Gruden rumors have been going strong the last few weeks and especially so this week after Butch Jones was fired from his job at Tennessee. However, Football Scoop is reporting that the former Super Bowl-winning coach is not interested in going to the college ranks. Jon Gruden has…
Read MorePredators Shelve Scott Hartnell, Yannick Weber with Injuries
The Nashville Predators placed left wing Scott Hartnell and defenseman Yannick Weber on injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. Hartnell will be out three to five weeks with a lower-body injury while Weber is expected to be sidelined two to four weeks with a lower-body ailment. Hartnell, who signed a…
Read MoreTrump ‘Forced’ to Watch ‘Loser’ CNN in the Philippines
President Donald Trump complained on Twitter on Wednesday that he was “forced” to watch the “FAKE” and “loser” CNN during his stay in the Philippines. Trump, who just returned from his 12-day, five-nation tour across Asia, ripped the network he repeatedly has dubbed “fake news” for its coverage of him…
Read MoreIngenious Device That Can Detect Melanoma Chosen by Dyson as Top Design of 2017
A small and simple handheld device with the ability to detect skin cancer has just won the International James Dyson Award for the year. Because cancerous skin tissue metabolizes more quickly than regular skin cells, the tissue regains heat faster than the rest of a person’s skin. So, when a…
Read MoreAndy Ogles Withdraws from U.S. Senate Race
Conservative grassroots activist Andy Ogles announced he is “ending his campaign for the U.S. Senate effective immediately,” in a statement released by his campaign Wednesday morning. “I entered this race to insure that Tennessee would have conservative representation that would reflect their values and commitment to ‘draining the swamp’ that…
Read MoreChase Rice to Release ‘Lambs and Lions’ Album November 17
Chase Rice to Release “Lambs and Lions” November 17 along with a “We Are Lions” school Spirit Contest.
Read MoreRep. Steve Cohen Files Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
U.S. Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) and other House Democrats on Wednesday filed five Articles of Impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. “The time has come to make clear to the American people and to this President that his train of injuries to our Constitution must be brought to an end…
Read MoreTextbook Shows Islamic Center of Nashville Speaker Was Misleading to Public School Students About Islam
The presentation to students from Metro Nashville Meigs Middle Magnet School at the Islamic Center of Nashville (ICN) on October 17th was misleading when compared to corresponding information in a popular Islamic school textbook. ICN’s Director of Operations Dina Sirois claimed that her talk to the students was not about…
Read MoreSpecial Counsel May Be Appointed to Investigate Clintons and Uranium One Deal
Attorney General Jeff Sessions directed senior federal prosecutors to look into whether the Department of Justice should appoint a special counsel to investigate the Clinton Foundation and issues connected to the controversial Obama-era Uranium One deal, multiple news organizations reported Monday. Sessions requested that the prosecutors evaluate “certain issues” pertaining…
Read MoreTennessee Baptist Convention Ends Ties With Church That Hired Female Pastor
During its annual meeting Tuesday, the Tennessee Baptist Convention voted to turn away representatives from an East Tennessee Southern Baptist church that recently hired a female senior pastor, effectively ending its ties with the church. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the decision to not seat “messengers,” or voting…
Read MoreJudge Rules in Favor of Shelby County Commission, Opioid Abuse Lawsuit Can Proceed
A Tennessee chancery court judge ruled on Tuesday that the opioid abuse lawsuit filed by the Shelby County Commission earlier this month against several pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, and distributors can proceed, but gave Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell until the end of the year to intervene. “I am pleased the…
Read MoreRoving Patriots PAC Announces Commitment of $7,800 State Maximum In Support of Doss Challenger Clay Doggett
PULASKI, Tennessee – At Clay Doggett’s campaign kick-off event against incumbent District 70 State Representative Barry Doss (R-Leoma) in Pulaski on Monday evening, Roving Patriots PAC Executive Director Kevin Baigert pledged financial support of the state maximum of $7,800 to the grassroots conservative challenger. Roving Patriots PAC was founded with…
Read MoreSam Moore Celebrates 50th Anniversary of His Historic Anthem ‘Soul Man’
Sam Moore Celebrates 50th Anniversary of His Historic Anthem “Soul Man” by releasing a new album “Sam Moore: An American Patriot.”
Read MoreWitnesses at Senate Hearing Convened by Bob Corker Claim Military Can Question Donald Trump’s Order to Launch Nuclear Weapons
Legal and military experts told lawmakers Tuesday the president does not have complete authority to launch the first strike using a nuclear weapon when the U.S. is not faced with an imminent threat. In testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the experts grappled with what scenarios encompass “imminent” threats,…
Read MoreTennessee Officials to Hire Consultant to Help with Memphis Regional Megasite
The state of Tennessee is hoping to hire a consultant by January for help in overseeing and promoting the Memphis Regional Megasite that is still without a major manufacturer more than 10 years after planning for the project began. The state is asking for $2 million to hire the consultant…
Read MoreCommentary: The Assassination of Roy Moore
by ConservativeHQ.com Staff “I had nothing to do with this. This is a completely manufactured story meant to defraud this campaign. They’re losing. They’re 11 points behind. They don’t like my acknowledgment there is a God… They’re desperate. Sean, they’re simply desperate.” ~ Judge Roy Moore to Sean Hannity…
Read MoreGrassley Says Blue Slips Won’t Veto President Trump’s Judicial Picks
Senate Judiciary Chairman Charles E. Grassley signaled this week he won’t adhere to a strict “blue-slip” policy for judicial nominees, clearing the path for Republicans to install some of President Trump’s picks over the objections of home-state Democrats. Mr. Grassley said the blue-slip tradition was intended to make sure the…
Read MoreFaith: Verse of the Day for Wednesday, November 15
VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing November 15, Wednesday Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is His delight. Romans 12:6-9 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,…
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