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Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats

September 21, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: My disappointment in both Republicans and Democrats Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are bringing the country together and leaders of both parties are fanning the flames of division and anger. President Joe Biden’s recent speech in which eh attacks Republicans only helped to push the two sides apart By William…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech

September 4, 2022September 4, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes failings of Biden’s partisan speech Two Guys on Politics podcast hosts former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania took President Joe Biden to task during their weekly podcast on Sunday Sept. 4, 2022 for using his speech as a political attack against Republicans and…

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Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan

August 17, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: America must stand up to China and defend Taiwan By William O. Lipinski How do we handle the challenge presented by the recent visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Taiwan and China? In a previous column [of May26th] I presented what I believed to be a very formidable defense Taiwan now possesses…

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Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine?

August 3, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski 2 Comments

Right from the Middle: Can we win the war in Ukraine? Before America should enter any war, they should have a clear strategic plan developed on how to win that war. Our record of winning wars has been marred by many failures over the decades including most recently our withdrawal from Afghanistan where the terrorist…

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Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans

July 20, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Extremist political views challenge the religious freedoms of Americans Extremists in American politics are undermining this great nation in order to pursue their own agendas which challenge the fundamental principles defined by the U.S. Constitution and the spirit of Americanism By William O. Lipinski The anti-America political movement whose policies will…

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Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The basic principles of positive Americanism What are the principles of positive Americanism? Former Congressman and “Two Guys on Politics” podcaster Bill Lipinski discusses them in his twice monthly Op-Ed. By William O. Lipinski In honor of the 4th of July I would like to state my principles of positive Americanism….

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Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end

June 21, 2022June 22, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Continuation of the beginning of the end The progressive Democrats’ San Francisco district attorney Chesa Boudin was recalled by an overwhelming vote of 60 percent. He was the poster-boy of the progressive Democrats, one of a number of district attorneys heavily funded by George Soros. By William O. Lipinski Several months…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection

June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics podcast analyzes both sides of the Jan. 6 Insurrection You can listen to the Podcast on the Insurrection by clicking here or by using the podcast widget below. Former Illinois Congressman William O. Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter and longtime political columnist Ray Hanania host the weekly Two Guys…

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Right from the Middle: The China and Russia threat to the US Reserve Currency

June 8, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The China and Russia threat to the US Reserve Currency By William O. Lipinski Since 1944, following the Bretton Woods agreement, our Land of Liberty’s Dollar has been the reserve currency for the world. It made perfect sense at that time for the Dollar to be the world’s reserve currency. We…

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Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan

May 19, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Best way to defend Taiwan By William O. Lipinski The best way to defend Taiwan, is to prevent it from being attacked. By making an attack so militarily herculean and so financially outrageously expensive, China will give up the idea. To start with Taiwan has a few natural advantages an invading…

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Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses

May 7, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Why Democrats face Midterm election losses By William O. Lipinski Many people, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Liberals, and Conservatives ask me why the Democrats are facing potential heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections. I believe the Democrats will lose the U.S. house, and very possibly the US Senate in November’s elections….

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Right from the Middle: The end of Globalization

April 27, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The end of Globalization By William O. Lipinski In recent years, Americans have seen the foundation of our economy shaken first by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken nearly one million American lives, and now the burdens imposed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which have fueled dramatic increases in gasoline. Both…

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Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress

April 11, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: The Need for an Ethnic America Caucus in our Congress American politics needs to balance by creating an ethnic caucus to ensure that everyone’s rights are represented in America. By William O. Lipinski When I was sworn in as a member of the United States house of representatives in January 1983,…

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Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever

March 31, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Strengthening America’s defenses needed now more than ever By William O. Lipinski Russia’s invasion of Ukraine requires that we increase our military presence near Russia and increase our military spending in Europe. But, we also must maintain a very close, short and long term focus on our number one rival int…

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Right from the Middle: Biden must impose stronger sanctions on Russia

March 17, 2022June 14, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Biden must impose stronger sanctions on Russia By William O. Lipinski Now that President Biden has finally stopped the importing of Russian oil, it’s time for him to do a few other things. Ramp-up the production of our Land of Liberty’s gas and oil to its full capacity. So, we will…

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RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college

March 9, 2022October 18, 2022 William Lipinski No Comments

RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation offers scholarship for women to attend college The RoseMarie Lipinski Foundation is offering a $10,000 scholarship to a woman who is seeking to return to or start college, Foundation President William O. Lipinski announced this week. Lipinski said the scholarship, which is named after his late wife, is intended to help a…

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Right from the Middle: US economy imperiled by China

March 6, 2022March 6, 2022 William Lipinski 2 Comments

Right from the Middle: US economy imperiled by China The People’s Republic of China (PRC), which has waged an all-out, unlimited economic war against our Land of Liberty and against countless other nations over the past twenty years, is a threat to the future of America. By William O. Lipinski My fellow Americans, it’s time we…

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Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics examines effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia invasion of Ukraine Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania examine the effectiveness of U.S. Sanctions on Russia as a response to Tyrant Vladimir Putin’s brutal military invasion of the Ukraine. The podcast looks at whether the United States looks weak and how long…

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