Whadda Way to Start the New Year: Maduro in Handcuffs and the U.S. ‘Back’
President Trump took another dramatic step earlier this morning toward bringing America "back," to use one of his favorite words,...
Gary McCarty
Gary McCarty is a retired journalist and communications specialist. He holds degrees in world history, U.S. history and journalism.
U.S. Strike on Venezuela Sends New Year’s Greeting to Maduro and Other Global Baddies
The U.S. has confirmed it has carried out military and maritime strikes on Venezuela in and around Caracas and the...
Happy New Year from The Stolen State
The annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, went off without a hitch this morning despite a steady rain. The pride...
Champagne Corks Pop in Saudi Arabia — Sparingly — as the Kingdom Gears up for Global Tourism
Dry would hardly be the word to describe the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its approach to alcoholic beverages for...
My Advice to the President: Swap Out Those Full-Strength Aspirins You Take Daily
About 25 years ago, a cardiologist recommended that I take one Aspirin a day. I thought, "Okay, here we go."...
Who’s Our Greatest President? If You Say Anyone Except George or Abe, Your Bias Is Showing
While suffering through these desolation days on TV when everyone is on vacation and just about every show is pre-recorded,...
Fact or Russian Fake News? Ukraine Launches Drone Strike on Putin’s Home — But Fails, Of Course
Russia today repeated its unverified report that it shot down 91 Ukrainian drones aimed at Putin's residence in Novgorod. Ukraine...
The Common Language That Separates Us: ‘Check That Torch. It May Need Batteries.’
While I was watching a rerun of the British crime-comedy show "Death in Paradise," there was a scene where the...
‘For the Children’: The Scam That Keeps on Giving But Has Been Exposed in a YouTube Video
When I worked for a teachers' union, whenever their livelihood or power was threatened, they'd pull out signs that read...
When He Speaks Loudly and Uses the Big Stick, Donald Trump is at His Best — and the World Listens
Teddy Roosevelt famously said of presidential leadership, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Unfortunately, in the case of President...
