(ConservativeStar.com) – The American flag is one of our country’s most important symbols. It’s been the focus of songs, raised morale where there was none, and even brought comfort in times of loss and grieving. But many people don’t know what specific types of display mean, or how to do things like properly dispose of a worn and tattered flag. What Does It Mean to Fly Half-Mast? The American flag at half-mast is always a …
(ConservativeStar.com) – Democrats have a hypocrisy problem. Loyal Conservatives have watched for years as they accuse the GOP of corruption only to turn around and engage in the very same actions themselves. In fact, it often seems as if they spend more time looking for ways to point the finger outward than they do on fixing their own party. These examples showcase a few of the worst offenders. #MeToo Left-leaning Democrats led the initial charge …
(ConservativeStar.com) – President Trump is fighting hard to make sure all American votes get counted. Meanwhile, it sure seems like some Democrat governors are keeping states closed to give the impression that absentee ballots are the safest way to vote. Unfortunately, past instances of voter fraud prove that simply isn’t true. The good news is that there are things we can do to make sure every vote is counted. Ensure Accuracy Before anything, check to …
(ConservativeStar.com) – If you’re talking about celebrity news or fun topics, it doesn’t matter much if you just skim the headline and call it a day. But in today’s world, where nothing is as it seems and journalists aren’t held accountable by their employers, much less the public, it’s important to know how to tell real news from fake news. Knowing what to look for is half the battle. Knowing how to decipher it is …
As the world’s only real superpower, the US has to pay a lot of attention to its foreign policy. Isolationism can be tempting but we’ve tried that before, in the 1930s, and it didn’t work out so well. Do we really want to risk allowing another Nazi Germany to rise? No. On top of that, foreign policy is also vital to the trade our economy depends on. Unfortunately, foreign policy is complicated — and, on …
Each generation in America has its own culture, which can make it difficult for parents and children to relate with each other. Sure, the “kids will be kids” adage still holds true and teens may still complain about “unfairness” or how their parents just “don’t understand.” Even still, our impressionable youth take to certain cultural norms that their parents may not be familiar with. This youngest generation’s culture of openness and acceptance provides plenty of …
The top article listed in the Bill of Rights and appended to the US Constitution is, arguably, first among equals. In it, the founders enshrined the peoples’ rights to free speech, freedom of assembly and the right to freely exercise their religion. There are limits, of course, as with anything. A religion based on human sacrifice would not be allowed, nor would a newspaper ad calling for someone’s murder. Parts of society today, however, don’t need …
The news is full of talk about “children in cages” and illegal asylum practices, but these issues are largely based on opinion. Very rarely do you hear the real numbers behind the rising immigration issues. Legal Migration The US, like most other countries, has a process by which non-citizens can migrate to America. Currently, the US offers 675,000 visas a year, with no limit on the number of relatives that the visa-holder can bring in. …
Ever since former President Barack Obama decided to overhaul America’s healthcare system with his failed Affordable Care Act (ACA), who will pay for the rising cost of our nation’s healthcare — and how — has been a hot topic of debate. With the 2020 elections looming on the horizon, the issue is getting more attention than ever. 2020 Election Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are the Democrats currently leading the presidential race, and …
It’s normal for values to change with each new generation, but millennials have taken things to the extreme. They’re now eschewing the values that the generations before them fought to uphold. Patriotism Having pride in your birth country was something that, until recently, was never questioned, especially when you’re born into a great country like the United States. Since President Trump has been in office, many in the younger generation decided it was okay to …