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Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor

Posted on September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor
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Veteran Diana Howard courageously confronts abusive Orland Park Mayor By Ray Hanania Most people have come to know Orland Park Village Board meetings as a distasteful bully pulpit where Mayor Keith Pekau belittles his critics, lies and portrays himself as the victim of a vast conspiracy. Pekau claims everyone who criticizes his government actions defames…

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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy
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America weakened by bullying, hatred and media hypocrisy By Ray Hanania Despite the misleading rantings and personal attacks from people on the Left, who believe stating “facts” is the same thing as “having” facts, former President Donald Trump is positioned to easily win the Republican Party nomination next year. The only uncertainty in the election…

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Attorney Burton Odelson assesses Trump indictments on Two Guys on Politics podcast

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Attorney Burton Odelson assesses Trump indictments on Two Guys on Politics podcast
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Attorney Burton Odelson assesses Trump indictments on Two Guys on Politics podcast The Video Podcast Two Guys on Politics presents a discussion with attorneyBurton S. Odelson on the four indictments of former President Donald Trump. Odelson was one of the attorneys who was involved in the Nov. 2000 presidential election recount controversy involving the so-called…

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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center
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Pritzker makes right choice on abandoned Tinley Mental Health center By Ray Hanania Legislation signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker this week does two important things for Tinley Park and for the southwest region. It secures a productive future for the long abandoned Tinley Mental Health Center, giving it to the Tinley Park Park District to…

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Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal
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Two Guys on Politics podcast on weakening fight on crime, increased benefits for non-citizens and Biden and Iran deal Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and columnist Ray Hanania release Season 2 Episode 3 of their weekly podcast on American politics this week discussing the weakening fight against crime in America, the increasing benefits being given to…

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The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve
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The more they pick on Trump, the more his chances of winning improve By Ray Hanania Nothing distracts people from the failings of a politician more than when the news media exaggerates its hate against that politician. That’s the case with Donald Trump, who was a mediocre president who couldn’t stop himself from engaging in…

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McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly

Posted on August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly
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McConnell and Biden show Seniors and aging are never addressed properly By Ray Hanania This past week, we saw how getting older is handled by American politics. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell had a “senior moment” while speaking to the news media. He’s 81 years old. McConnell’s aides escorted him to his office, after the…

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Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar

Posted on July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar
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Coin collecting: The re-release of the popular Morgan Silver Dollar By Ray Hanania To celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the last issue of the Morgan Silver dollar, the U.S. Mint announced it would re-mint the Morgan Silver Dollar beginning in 2021. I am a big coin collector and my favor coins are the Indian…

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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents?
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Why is the government refusing to release all JFK investigation documents? By Ray Hanania For my generation, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963 was one of the most traumatic moments for my generation. It wasn’t just because of the shock of seeing the leader of the most powerful country in…

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You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them

Posted on June 25, 2023June 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them
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You can’t blame the guns without blaming the people who use them Elected officials continue to focus their response to rising gun-related violence on the guns, not on the need to impose harsh punishments on those who use the guns. Gun laws stop law abiding citizens from owning guns, but they don’t stop the criminals…

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Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy

Posted on June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy
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Ahmed Ahmed reigns as the Pharaoh of Standup Comedy Egyptian immigrant Ahmed Ahmed continues to lead the field of Arab American standup comedy and big screen films as he tours the country performing at your favorite comedy venue. Ahmed is probably the first Arab American to make standup comedy and acting his career focus, and…

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Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America?
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Will Moses ever come down from the mountain top and save America? By Ray Hanania America is in a mess. Americans don’t realize they are the frog in the pot of water that is slowly rising to a boil. By the time it happens, it will be too late. Former President Trump has some good…

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