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Who’s the RINO?

by | Jun 3, 2024 | Black, Columnist

Who’s the RINO?   By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Are you a RINO? I hate the term “RINO” (Republican in name only). As I have noted before, the voting records of the most conservative – or should I say least liberal – Democrat in...

The Accidental Speaker and Other Thoughts

by | May 28, 2024 | Black, Columnist

The Accidental Speaker and Other Thoughts   By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com A recent article in The Washington Post was entitled “Mike Johnson, the Accidental Speaker, is among the most consequential.” I was wondering how Johnson is...

Bye to Kellie Harper– Is UT sexist?

by | May 20, 2024 | Black, Columnist

By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I am not a women’s basketball fan and thus have not paid much attention to all the adoration for Caitlin Clark. When I was on the faculty at the University of Tennessee, I went to very few of the Lady Vols...

Israel is its own ‘closest’ ally

by | May 13, 2024 | Black, Columnist

Israel is its own ‘closest’ ally By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com   Don’t get me wrong, I am no fan of Israel. I have not forgiven them for the bombing of the US Liberty and never will. The Israelis and their sycophants worldwide...

Et Tu, Kamala?

by | May 6, 2024 | Black, Columnist

Et Tu, Kamala? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com It is not inconceivable that the “winner” of the presidential election in November might not become president. The Founding Fathers were fearful of the tyranny of the majority and...