Author: Larry Horist

So, there ‘tis… The opinions, perspectives and analyses of Larry Horist Larry Horist is a businessman, conservative writer and political strategist with an extensive background in economics and public policy. Clients of his consulting firm have included such conservative icons as Steve Forbes and Milton Friedman. He has served as a consultant to the Nixon White House and travelled the country as a spokesman for President Reagan’s economic reforms. He has testified as an expert witness before numerous legislative bodies, including the U. S. Congress. Horist has lectured and taught courses at numerous colleges and universities, including Harvard, Northwestern, DePaul universities, Hope College and his alma mater, Knox College. He has been a guest on hundreds of public affairs talk shows, and hosted his own program, “Chicago In Sight,” on WIND radio. Horist was a one-time candidate for mayor of Chicago and served as Executive Director of the City Club of Chicago, where he led a successful two-year campaign to save the historic Chicago Theatre from the wrecking ball. An award-winning debater, his insightful and sometimes controversial commentaries appear frequently on the editorial pages of newspapers across the nation. He is praised by readers for his style, substance and sense of humor. According to one reader, Horist is the “new Charles Krauthammer.” He is actively semi-retired in Boca Raton, Florida where he devotes his time to writing. So, there ‘tis is Horist’s signature sign off.

Do American Jews care about Israel?

Larry Horist

If one assumes that the overwhelming number of Jews have deep concerns about Israel, you will not understand why so many remain silent in the face of the rising tide of Israeli-bashing anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party. For many Jews, Israel is the international bulwark of Judaism – the first line of defense in a world where Jews had suffered prejudice and persecution for 2000 years. While World War II resulted in the defeat of the fascist regimes and their Arian racial theology, it did not obliterate anti-Semitism. Though it…

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Democrats claim all those flowing into America are legal asylum seekers. It’s a lie.

Larry Horist

The vast majority of “asylum seekers” are here illegally. That is not the narrative that Democrats and the left-wing propaganda press is pressing. They say that when a person crosses our border – through points of entry or by pole vaulting border walls (where they might exist) – they can LEGALLY request asylum and remain in the United States until their request is adjudicated. That is the meaning of “catch and release.” What is missing is the expeditious vetting process. Given the numbers of border crossers and the loooooong delays…

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Is America as crazy as the progressives think?

Larry Horist

A prevailing historic theme of left-wing politics has been a general disdain for whatever America was at the moment.  There was always and undercurrent of revolution – peaceful or otherwise.  As with all big government authoritarian movements, change was based on empowerment through impossible promises and varying degrees of force – not fundamental principles of governance exercised by civil debate in the public forum. As a form of central planning socialism, the left generally rises from a combination of public greed – wanting things seemingly without the cost or the…

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How different is the National Enquirer than MSNBC?

Larry Horist

On first blush, I expect most Americans would look at the headline and say, “Are you kidding?” Well … sort of, but not entirely. I have always had total disdain for the National Enquirer and all those other fake news tabloids that you see at the check-out counter. They wallow in the underbelly of journalism – if you are even inclined to place them even on the periphery of the profession. I cannot recall ever buying one and they were never seen in my home. In hyping their upcoming “Headliner”…

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Mueller Report is not a public document … period

Larry Horist

Let us be very clear. The Mueller Report is NOT a public document. It is a confidential report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller to his bosses at the Department of Justice. Yes, Mueller works for the Attorney General. His obligation is to provide the report to his superiors at the DOJ and they are to decide what to do with it. Democrats fudge the facts when they note that the prosecutor in the President Nixon case gave the report directly to Congress. They fail to explain – for obvious reasons…

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Sending migrants to sanctuary cities makes me laugh at progressive hypocrisy

Larry Horist

Sending migrants to sanctuary cities makes me laugh at progressive hypocrisy This idea of having migrants placed in sanctuary cities has put the left-wing media into another frenzy.  The plan is crazy … heartless … obnoxious … and even illegal – so they say. Personally, I am a very pro-immigration conservative – which means legal immigration with proper vetting.  I believe we should have an immigration policy of strict enforcement of our laws.  I also believe that most of those seeking asylum would be an asset to our nation.  I…

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Russia IS our cyber adversary … but not the only one

Larry Horist

Democrats keep reminding us that the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller was not only about the question of collusion by President Trump and his campaign with Russia. There is the more legitimate issue of Russian interference in the 2016 election. They seem to think – or at least try to make us believe – that Trump and the Republicans do not care about that issue of Russian interference. They peddle this bogus narrative through the overly friendly news media despite the MANY times Republicans – and even Trump –…

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Racism is a two-way street in Georgia

Larry Horist

In order to head off the typical left-wing reaction that will arrive in the wake of this commentary – that any criticism of a minority is white racism — I think it is necessary for readers to understand that I have spent a life time in active support of equality for ALL people. I have worked in the inner cities in opposition to racism in education, housing, employment, policing, public safety, public services and anywhere else it is found. I despise racism of EVERY kind. This means that I also…

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CNN’s “Reality Check” needs a … reality check

Larry Horist

Several months ago, CNN launched a new segment called “Reality Check.” It features the smug John Avlon, who also regularly shares the anchor as the network’s Senior Political analyst. In other words, their on-set “yes man.” Avlon came to CNN from the Daily Beast, where he was the head beast. In those days, he was one of those regular bobblehead “contributors.” Seriously. Every time a host or guest would make a derogatory comment about Trump, Republicans or conservatives,  Avlon would give it his smarmy smile and his head would ……

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Hey Democrats! What is all the fuss about?

Larry Horist

Throughout the 24/7 news cycle, a legion of Democrats is hyperventilating over the release of the Mueller Report. To a person, they are making fist-pounding demands that Attorney General Robert Barr release the report IMMEDIATELY. They express their mythical “right” to see not only every word of the Mueller Report, but all the backup notes, documents, transcripts, tax returns, tapes, social media postings, files, school records, lists, emails … and Stormy Daniels private phone number. As proof that the Democrats and the media have not yet learned their lesson, they…

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