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.

God forbid you hear from the President … and the doctors

Larry Horist

MSNBC and CNN have reached a new and unimaginable low.  They have decided that it is better to hear their spin on the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefings than to hear from the professionals involved. The management of those two networks now believe that it is in the best public interest for we the people to NOT hear directly from the President and those medical professionals that he has appointed to the Task Force.  Each day, President Trump uses the White House briefing room to allow members of the…

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Who suffers most from the lock down of America?

Larry Horist

The most common hashtag mantra regarding the Covid-19 outbreak is that “we are all in it together.”  But is that true? Different people seem to have different opinions as to whether we have gone too far in shutting down America.  There are those who seem to believe that the self-imposed collapse of the American economy – and with it, one of the highest standards of living in the world – is worth it … necessary.  Others believe that we have overreached, and that this shutdown is as politically driven as…

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Man dies seeking to avoid Covid-19

Larry Horist

One of the sad stories of the Covid-19 outbreak is the death of a man in Arizona and the hospitalization of his wife.  According to the story, they ingested chloroquine phosphate – one of the chemicals being looked at as treatment against the virus. It should be noted that neither of them had any of the symptoms associated with the virus.  They were hoping the chemical would be a preventative. In the left-wing media world of Trump-can-do-nothing-right, the President was blamed for this death because he had mentioned chloroquine phosphate…

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The amazing disappearing Biden

Larry Horist

No sooner did former Vice President Joe Biden all but secure his nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate than did the Coronavirus shove him in the shadow of public attention.  Contrary to intuitive thinking, it may not be a bad thing for his candidacy. We must remember that Biden was not exactly hitting the campaign trail with full vigor in those early Democrat primaries.  In addition to his lack of fundraising, he was staying home as much as possible.  His strategy of laying in the weeds until South Carolina…

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What is with New York?

Larry Horist

NOTE: The statistics reported in this commentary were the official numbers as of March 22. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio can go on his favorite cable news networks and point the finger of blame in all directions – especially at President Trump – but that does not explain what is happening in New York – City and State.  It would seem that the greatest failure in America to anticipate and be prepared for an epidemic crisis are the Empire State’s political leaders and public healthcare community. Why should one…

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Should the media self-quarantine?

Larry Horist

I have come to the conclusion that the news media should follow the advice of the medical professionals and self-quarantine – especially the folks on the cable networks.  There are several reasons for my recommendation. That would obviously keep them from travelling back and forth, and exposing themselves to the Coronavirus – or spreading it if they are among the asymptomatic carriers.  And remember, the vast majority of the mainstream media is in New York City – the location of the worst outbreak in America. More importantly, they would not…

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Looks like Andrew Gillum has some ‘splaining to do

Larry Horist

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was unsuccessful in his bid for Florida Governor – losing to then Congressman Ron DeSantis in a surprisingly close race.  Gillum – an African American — was considered a rising star in the Democratic Party.  Some have even promoted him as a potential vice-presidential candidate.  There has been talk of future high office and even a Cabinet position if a Democrat wins the White House.  Gillum was more recently hired as a contributor to CNN News. All that is not looking very good today. Responding…

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Jimmy Carter is right … Biden is too old

Larry Horist

Not long ago, former President Jimmy Carter said that 80 years old is too old to carry out the duties of President of the United States.  He should know since he was the President – and knows the duties – and he is now 94 years old – so he knows what really old age is like.  He is right. Pondering Carter’s opinion – and realizing that I am just a couple of putts away from 80, myself – I have abandoned all ambitions and plans to run for President…

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Bloomberg’s money exposes Democrat hypocrisy

Larry Horist

Among the mainstay narratives of the Democratic Party is that money corrupts politics — and that the division between the rich and poor is a national crisis.  Those claims have always been a bit hyperbolic, but now they are downright hypocritical.  Thanks go to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg for exposing it. If, as expected, Bloomberg keeps his pledge to use hundreds of millions of dollars to elect former Vice President Joe Biden, Democrat House and Senate candidates and an untold number of Democrats to state and local office,…

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Young people favor an old socialist for President?

Larry Horist

According to the polls, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is doing very well with the younger voters in the Democratic Party – those under 35 years old.  This is not the first time that that has happened.  Septuagenarian Ronald Reagan was also popular with younger voters in the Republican Party some 40 years ago. The question is why have young people been partial to two old white guys who represent the opposite ends of the philosophic continuum?  The simplest answer may be that both offered hope of a brighter future –…

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