American Greatness

2 days ago | amgreatness.com | Liz Sheld

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2 days ago | amgreatness.com | Liz Sheld

The TV show “Landman,” features a foul-mouthed Billy Bob Thornton who plays the boss of an oil company fighting with Mexican drug cartels while dealing with his crazy family. While the show isn’t always realistic, or even close to it sometimes, it draws attention to the dangers of oil exploration and the how we need oil to keep our economy rolling. That is why we need it from as many sources as possible, including Venezuela. President Donald J.

3 days ago | amgreatness.com | Victor Davis Hanson

Secure borders and stationary populations were considered the mark of emerging civilization by classical historians. In contrast to nomadism and constant strife over disputed territory, peoples who had clearly defined and protected borders ascended to statehood, maintained a distinct culture, and achieved greater prosperity and security. In contrast, what we suffered from 2021 to 2025 was unprecedented.

3 days ago | amgreatness.com | Arthur Christopher Schaper

The Republican Party has become the de facto pro-Israel political party. Should it be that way? Does Israel help America now? If so, how? Does that mean we cannot criticize the country or its government? Should the United States help pay for Israel’s defense? Are critics on the Right … right to be hostile to Israel? Last of all, does it compromise “America First” to support Israel?

4 days ago | amgreatness.com | Roger Kimball

What’s in a name? We all know that Juliet gave us this classic line, noting that (I paraphrase) even if you called a rose a hippopotamus, it would still smell as sweet as it did before you called it a river horse. Things did not work out so well for that young Capulet, however, and the world at large has often taken a different view of names, according them an almost talismanic power. Is that rational? You might as well ask, “Is the Pope Catholic?” which brings me to my theme.