Gonna Be A Rough Fight; Let's Get Started!

Democrats will not recover from this. pic.twitter.com/FhfHpd1dKx

— Bo French (@bofrench) August 4, 2026

For Everyone Who LOVES The Lone Star State

The Future Of The GOP -- AND The Nation!

This man right here is Congressman Brandon Gill.

@realBrandonGill

… He is just 32 years old. He is the youngest Republican in Congress. And, already he's making the swamp sweat. He's been raised on a Texas ranch. He doesn’t play the D.C. game. And he doesn’t care about their feelings. He is totally America First, every single day. Could he be a future President? You better believe it!

NJ Near Top Of List, For WRONG Reasons!

 

They're Experiencing The REAL 'Merica And Love It!

James Talarico In His Own Words

Here's what Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico has actually said:

-He thinks God is “non-binary”
-Used the Bible to say the Virgin Mary would support abortion.
-Declared Jesus Christ was a “radical feminist”.
-Says atheists are “more Christ-like” than Christians.
-Called men in women's sports a "far right conspiracy."
-Thinks illegal aliens are “more Patriotic” than Americans.

-Believes there are six biological sexes.

-Posted guides on how to evade ICE.
-Called the border a “giant welcome mat”.
-Wants to abolish prisons.
-When asked what he thinks about besides family, he said “trans kids”.

H/T: Benny Johnson

A Special Message From Rev Franklin Graham

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico couldn't be more wrong! The Bible is not silent on abortion as he claims—that's an absolute lie. God commands us, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). Abortion is taking a life—it is murder. The Word of God tells us we are created in the image of God and consistently underscores the value of human life. Jeremiah 1:5 says, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." In 2021, this same Democratic candidate opposed a bill to ban men from women's sports, saying that "God is non-binary." Don’t be deceived by wicked politicians spouting lies like this.

-Reverend Franklin Graham

THIS Is The Democrat Senate Nominee From Texas!

🚨 INSANE — This is the Democrat nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas:

“Our southern border should be like our front porch. There should be a giant welcome mat out front.”

WE CANNOT LET THIS LUNATIC WIN.pic.twitter.com/1s86j2LlYJ

— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephant) March 4, 2026

Italian American Heritage Month: Donna Lopiano

Donna Lopiano is a pioneering American sports executive, advocate, and educator best known for her groundbreaking work in advancing gender equity in athletics. Born in 1946, she was a standout softball player who went on to become one of the leading voices for women’s sports in the United States. Lopiano served for 18 years as the Director of Women’s Athletics at the University of Texas at Austin, where she built one of the most successful women’s athletic programs in the nation.

Lopiano later became the Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Sports Foundation, founded by Billie Jean King, where she worked to expand opportunities for girls and women in sports at all levels. Lopiano has also consulted widely through her organization, Sports Management Resources, advising universities and athletic programs on gender equity and compliance.

Throughout her career, she has been recognized with numerous honors, including induction into multiple halls of fame and being named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Sports.” Her lifelong advocacy has helped shape the landscape of modern women’s athletics and ensured lasting progress toward equality on and off the field. 

She received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University, her master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California and is the recipient of five honorary doctoral degrees. She has coached men’s and women’s volleyball, women’s basketball and softball and the Italian national women’s softball team. As an athlete, she participated in 26 national championships in four sports and was a nine-time All-American at four different positions in softball, playing on six national championship teams. She is a member of the National Sports Hall of Fame, the National Softball Hall of Fame and the Connecticut and Texas Women’s Halls of Fame, among others

Melania Trump Joins President For Texas Flood Visit

First Lady Melania Trump joined President Donald J. Trump in visiting Kerrville, TX to pay respect to grieving families and meet with first responders and officials following major flooding in the region. The President and First Lady received a briefing on the ongoing flood recovery efforts, met with families, and participated in a community roundtable with first responders, and state and local officials. During a roundtable discussion with emergency personnel and Texas leaders, President Trump acknowledged the First Lady’s compassionate leadership, saying:

“We have a wonderful First Lady. She’s done a great job as First Lady, and she’s a very special woman. When she saw and met the people that we met just a little while ago. It’s very devastating.”

In her remarks, First Lady Melania Trump spoke from the heart, extending her sincere condolences to those impacted and shared a personal reflection on the families she met earlier in the day:

“My deepest sympathy to all of the parents who lost beautiful, young souls. Deepest sympathy from all of us to the community—to everyone who lost a loved one—we are grieving with you. Our Nation is grieving with you.” “We just met with the wonderful families. We prayed with them. We hugged. We held hands. They shared their stories, and I met beautiful young ladies who gave me this special bracelet from the camp in honor of all the little girls who lost their lives. We are here to honor them and also to give support and help. I will be back—I promised them. I pray for them and am giving them my strength and love.”

During the visit, Mrs. Trump was gifted a charm bracelet by the Hotze Family, which she wore on her wrist to honor the memory of the young girls who lost their lives. She was also gifted a Camp Mystic Song Book. The Office of First Lady Melania Trump remains committed to supporting the well-being of children and youth, including during times of crisis. Through her BE BEST initiative and additional outreach, Mrs. Trump continues to advocate for young people are not forgotten in the aftermath of disaster or while experiencing trauma or loss.

Amidst All The Tragedy, There's This . . . . .

This man's name is Scott Ruskan.

He's the New Jersey native and Coast Guard swimmer who on his first rescue mission has reportedly saved over 160 people from the Texas floods.

God bless this brave American hero!

The Tonys, The Memories And Mary And Ethel . . .

It's time for Broadway's Tony Awards and the event on Sunday evening reminds me of all the wonderful experiences I've had in Broadway theaters over the years, seeing more than 280 shows and spending thousands of hours in those darkened confines where disbelief is gloriously suspended.

When you've seen this much, chances are you've experienced most of greats when they were at the top of their form. And yes, I've seen Robert Preston and Carol Channing and Gwen Verdon and Liza Minelli and Jerry Orbach and Sammy Davis Jr. and Gloria Swanson and Julie Harris and Angela Lansbury and  so many others all live, on stage. But two of the greatest that still stand out were the two undisputed reigning Queens of Broadway -- Ethel Merman and Mary Martin. What a joy it was to be able to witness their incandescent talent!

Mary Martin and Ethel Merman were towering figures of Broadway’s golden age—two women whose names became synonymous with the very essence of American musical theatre from the 1930s into the 1960s. Though their careers unfolded on the same grand stages, their paths, styles, and legacies reflect two very different sides of the Broadway coin, or for that matter the Tony Award itself, as both were Tony winners.

Mary Martin exuded warmth. With a lilting soprano voice, radiant smile, and natural grace, she brought a sense of sweetness and emotional depth to her roles. Audiences fell in love with her as Nellie Forbush in South Pacific, as the boy who wouldn't grow up in Peter Pan, and as the optimistic Maria in The Sound of Music. She became the quintessential Rodgers and Hammerstein heroine—wholesome, sincere, and utterly captivating. Her performances were not about overpowering the audience but about drawing them in. There was an emotional intimacy to Martin’s work; she seemed to sing from the heart, and her characters always felt grounded in a kind of gentle truth. I had the unique experience of seeing Martin perform both in concert and in a Broadway show and all of these qualities were on full display.

Ethel Merman, by contrast, was Broadway’s brass and bravado. With a booming mezzo-soprano that could cut through a full orchestra without amplification, Merman didn’t just sing—she belted. Her voice and her stage presence were larger than life. She commanded attention in every scene, whether as the sharp-shooting Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, the evangelist-turned-singer Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, or the fearsome Mama Rose in Gypsy, a role many critics consider the greatest female role in musical theatre. Where Martin soothed, Merman soared. She reveled in big, brassy showstoppers and punchy comedic timing, representing the quintessential showbiz dynamo. I also saw Merman in concert and on the Broadway stage in Annie Get Your Gun. Even in front of a full symphony orchestra, she never needed a microphone. 

At the 1960 Tony Awards both Martin and Merman were nominated for Best Actress in a Musical, Merman for Gypsy and Martin for The Sound of Music. Merman's performance was a dazzling tour de force and she gave it her all, leaving everything on the stage. But Martin won the Tony for portraying Maria von Trapp whose story included her time as a novitiate. Merman's comment? "How are you gonna buck a nun?"

Their differences extended beyond performance styles. Martin was often described as gracious and maternal offstage—quietly influential and beloved by colleagues. Merman, meanwhile, had a famously bold personality. She was tough, outspoken, and unapologetically direct, much like the characters she played. While Martin worked closely with Rodgers and Hammerstein, Merman was the darling of composers like Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and the Gershwins—masters of the pre-“book musical” era who valued vocal fireworks and vaudevillian flair.

Maybe the differences in style can in part be attributed to the fact that Mary Martin was married to a man who diligently handled all of her professional affairs through the bulk of her career while Merman never had much success at marriage and pretty much faced the music alone. Martin's husband/manager cushioned her from the rough 'n tumble of show business while Merman had no such built-in protection. And let's not forget that Merman hailed from New York City (Astoria, Queens) while Martin was born in the small town of Weatherford, Texas. 

And yet, for all their differences, both Mary Martin and Ethel Merman defined what it meant to be a Broadway star. They both worked incredibly hard, toured with their shows ands never missed performances. Both theatrical troupers, they originated some of the most iconic roles in theatre history, won countless awards, and helped shape the very idea of the Broadway musical. If Martin represented the heart and soul of the evolving American musical—its turn toward emotional storytelling and sincerity—Merman embodied its exuberance and theatrical punch. 

Yes, they were competitors but, in the end, they weren’t so much rivals as they were complementary, each keenly aware of her unique appeal and her audience.  Merman and Martin each illuminated a different side of the stage, and together, they set a standard that Broadway performers still aspire to today.

As Tony Night approaches, let's remember them fondly and give thanks for Broadway's illustrious legacy!

Another Sorry Gimmick That Did NOTHING!

 

Jewish Students In Texas Will NOT Cower!

"We're not going anywhere. This whole thing is a huge scare tactic."

It's easy to go with the crowd.

These strong American Jewish students are standing against anti-Semitic intimidation on campus, standing-up for American values, & standing-up for what is right. pic.twitter.com/LQqqxoeRw6

— Congressman Byron Donalds (@RepDonaldsPress) April 29, 2024

'We're Doin' Everything We Can' . . . REALLY?

Top Biden spokesman John Kirby on the viral video showing illegal aliens rushing the border near El Paso:

"We're doing everything we can to try to crack down on those cartels!" pic.twitter.com/AvGtdafj4c

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) March 22, 2024

The Sick, Repulsive, Tragic, PREVENTABLE Truth!

You're not safe in Joe Biden's America. pic.twitter.com/4oCPJjpzKv

— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) February 27, 2024

It's Never Been More True Than Now!

 

Oh, Yeah: Texas WILL Defend Itself No Matter What!

I am so grateful for the Texas National Guard, and all of the other members of the Texas military department, and the Texas Department of Public Safety, who are stepping up to secure the border in the absence of Joe Biden enforcing the immigration laws of America. https://t.co/Ya0NUXPknP

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 24, 2024

 

RFK Jr. On the Alarming Border Crisis . . .

.@EricBolling @NEWSMAX asks me what I think of President Biden’s recent statement that Congress needs to allocate more money to fix the border crisis. #Kennedy24 pic.twitter.com/8S3u1FA546

— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) January 13, 2024

Oh, My! Who Woulda Thunk It, Huh?