Category: Politics

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

Baby Boomers, coronavirus, elections, Health, News, Politics

Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk The candidacy of circuit court clerk challenger, Mariyana Spyropoulos, received the coveted endorsement of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition said he was pleased to endorse Spyropoulos for her steadfast commitment to justice, transparency and community…

Chicago, Cook County, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military

January 21, 2024January 21, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Require that future presidents serve in the U.S. Military Anyone who wants to run for President of the United States, and Vice President, should be required to have served in active duty American military service. Right now we have a bunch of draft dodgers who pander to military service who are telling us how to…

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It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

It can be embarrassing to be an American, sometimes With poor leadership across the board, polarization across this country, and a hypocrisy when it comes to principles of the rule of law, and fairness, America is stumbling. And it is embarrassing to see this happen. We need to do something about this growing problem by…

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Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking

December 27, 2023February 4, 2024 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Both candidates for President are lacking By Bill Lipinski How did our Land of Liberty and Fortress of Free, the most generous, most helpful nation on earth. America is the greatest spreader and defender of freedom and democracy in the history of this world. The economic and military power houses of…

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“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless”

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

“Migrant crisis” is political spin that disguises “homeless” America’s immigration system is not only messed up, but the language we use to discuss it is also inaccurate and misleading. The word “migrant” is a political term that really means “homeless,” and homeless people should never be dropped off on a street corner, especially in the…

Civil Rights, Commentary, immigrant, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president

December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Robert F. Kennedy calls to release all JFK files, making him great choice for president American voters don’t have a great choice for president next year, so what can they do? Focus on an issue you support instead of on the faltering personalities. The other issue to consider is, who does the biased and racist…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, elections, Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors

Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Raymond Lopez, A Democrat Who Delivers, Files for Congress Demonstrates his strong grassroots support and the hunger for real change Raymond Lopez officially filed his nominating petitions on Monday Nov. 27 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 4th District. With over 3,000 petition signatures submitted on the first day of filing, Lopez demonstrates the strength…

Chicago, Cook County, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month

November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Sen. Dick Durbin November 2023 Porker of the Month Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named on Thursday Nov. 16, 2023 U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) its November 2023 Porker of the Month for trying to take away everyone’s credit card benefits. In 2010, Sen. Durbin led the effort to pass…

Economy, Federal, Government, National, News, NewsWire, Politics, Taxes

What can America do with $14.3 billion?

November 6, 2023November 7, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

What can America do with $14.3 billion? By Ray Hanania In 2022, the Social Security Trust Fund had a $22 billion deficit, which shows you how little Congress cares about Seniors compared to how they care about some foreign countries. When the deficit was announced, no Republican or Democrat members of Congress rushed to resolve…

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Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence

November 4, 2023November 9, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Gun control debate and failure to impose severe punishments on criminals fueling American violence By Ray Hanania There are three kinds of major gun-related violent crimes. One involves individuals who commit suicide. They accounted for more than half of the 35,000 fatalities in America so far in 2023. Another is domestic violence involving individuals who…

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The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker

October 29, 2023October 29, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

The Maine massacre & gun control, & the election of Rep. Johnson as House Speaker Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania discuss the massacre of 18 people by a gunman in Maine this past week and the politicization of “gun control” and the failure to impose harsh penalties for killers of all sorts….

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Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Issues and controversies that I just can’t seem to ignore Award winning columnist Ray Hanania writes about migrants and illegal aliens, the failed policies of President Biden, handicapped parking violators, Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau one of the region’s worst elected officials next only to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, and the killing of civilians…

Blogger, Commentary, immigrant, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office

October 20, 2023October 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Grasso responds to Pekau’s pathological lies and abuse of his village office Real Republican Gary Grasso responds to Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s vicious political lies and mischaracterizations. Pekau made his political attacks in his taxpayer funded position as Mayor of Orland Park, something Pekau does quite often. By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith…

Blogger, Commentary, Cook County, Government, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy

October 20, 2023October 24, 2023 William Lipinski No Comments

Right from the Middle: Growing divide undermining American strength and Democracy By Bill Lipinski I believe the original cause of the great divide in our democratic republic is the loss of faith or trust in our leaders and our institutions. The seeds for this great divide were planted about 55 years ago, by the demonstrations…

Bill Lipinski, Blogger, Commentary, National, Opinion, Politics

Politicians and media set aside facts when covering Israel

October 14, 2023October 28, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Politicians and media set aside facts when covering Israel By Ray Hanania You can’t denounce Hamas and Palestinian violence against Israel if you have been silent about Israeli government violence against Palestinians. Those who only denounce Hamas violence, but are silent on Israeli government violence, are complicit in the terrorism that is sweeping through Israel…

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Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ouster of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy focus of political Video podcast Two Guys on Politics weekly video podcast features analysis from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and award winning political columnist Ray Hanania Two Guys on Politics weekly video podcast features analyses from former Congressman Bill Lipinski and award winning political columnist Ray Hanania Chicago —…

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Kaegi’s policies impact the middle class and those in serious need

October 3, 2023October 28, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Kaegi’s policies impact the middle class and those in serious need By Ray Hanania Last week, I wrote about how Fritz Kaegi artificially increased assessments on properties across Cook County in order to protect business property owners who are big donors with political clout. Kaegi knows voters have no lobbyists and are easily forgotten in…

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