The National Split

The National Split

THE BOB FRANKEN COLUMN By Bob Franken — There’s an interesting debate going on among some liberals, some “Never Trump” holdouts and even some other conservatives. It is a really fundamental question: Can they be personal friends with supporters of Donald Trump? They have decided that Trump stands for bigotry, misogyny and cruelty toward the […]

Sick Humor

Sick Humor

By Bob Franken Sick Humor — To be honest, I never realized that Mike Pence had such a wild sense of humor. I pegged him as more the “earnest” extremist, not such a kidder. Well, the laugh’s on me. Surely Pence was joking when he complained to conservative radio interviewer Hugh Hewitt about “name-calling.” The […]

Shooting at the Constitution

Shooting at the Constitution

Shooting at the Constitution By Bob Franken Before I’m finished with this commentary, I will have incensed nearly everyone. It’s about guns. So let the fury begin: If I had my way, private ownership would be eliminated — no pistols, no rifles, certainly no assault weapons, except in the hands of the military and law […]

Brexit Exit

Brexit Exit

THE BOB FRANKEN COLUMN By Bob Franken Brexit Exit —Millions of Brits are petitioning for another referendum, a chance to reconsider their majority decision to exit the European Union. It seems that so many of those who cast their ballots to leave now admit that they hadn’t the slightest idea what the issue was all […]