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KCarl Smith: Creating a lasting cultural shift

Too frequently, political loyalty is shaped by party affiliation or identity politics rather than a careful evaluation of values.

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KCarl Smith: Building unity through values in the wake of the 2024 election

Freedom is fragile and must be protected through active and continuous effort. 

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KCarl Smith: The truth behind the headlines

It wouldn’t surprise me if the Tony Hinchcliffe incident was intentionally orchestrated to generate negative headlines for the Trump campaign.

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KCarl Smith: Dear President Obama, black men deserve to be heard, not scolded

I strongly oppose Obama's attempt to guilt-trip black men into supporting Harris. His approach was not only condescending, but dismissive, as he presumed to know what was best for them without taking the time to genuinely listen to their concerns or perspectives.

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KCarl Smith: Messaging and Marxism

I know what some of you may be thinking: "Why should I care about this? Why should I focus on black Americans or people who’ve bought into Marxist ideas?" The answer is simple: If we don’t, we’re going to lose not just elections, but the very soul of our nation.

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KCarl Smith: How to keep your kids from falling into the Marxist mindset

Many Americans, especially young people, do not know the value of liberty. This makes them susceptible to the alluring promises of socialism, which they encounter on college campuses.

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KCarl Smith: A response to John Legend's remarks at the Democratic National Convention

John Legend's sweeping generalization about an entire group of people based on their political beliefs is itself a form of prejudice, which is a key component of racism.

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KCarl Smith: When it comes to voting, put values over skin color

A former Democrat, I was conditioned to believe that voting based on race was the right thing to do. But I've moved away from that mindset. I stopped making the color of my skin the god of my life.

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KCarl Smith: Lessons from the Apostle Paul for conservative engagement

The presidential race doesn't have to be tight if conservatives rebrand themselves.

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KCarl Smith: The need for unifying leadership

The recent attempt on former President Donald Trump's life clearly shows how divided our country is right now. This failed assassination is a wake-up call proclaiming our need for leaders who can bring us together.

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KCarl Smith: The double reversal in Frederick Douglass' 'Fourth of July' speech

Frederick Douglass masterfully employed the rhetorical technique of a double reversal to convey his message in his powerful July 5, 1852, speech titled, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"

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KCarl Smith: You won't believe what I heard

How can these black conservatives assert that slavery wasn't bad when they never experienced it themselves?

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KCarl Smith: Forging freedom through the Three-Fifths Clause of the Constitution

The Clause, by counting each enslaved individual as three-fifths of a person, reduced the overall representation of the slave states compared to counting them as full individuals. It did not give the slave states a huge pro-slavery majority in Congress. 

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KCarl Smith: Uniting through shared values

Values are the bedrock upon which societies build their identities and aspirations. They have a unique knack for rising above political divides and cultural differences.

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KCarl Smith: Joe Biden – worst president ever?

Accountability must extend beyond Harris and include President Biden because Harris is merely executing the destructive policies of her boss. The buck doesn't stop with the VP; it stops at the desk of the president. 

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KCarl Smith: The threat of political weaponization

The role of a prosecuting attorney is essential in protecting the inherent freedoms and rights granted to all Americans.

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KCarl Smith: Voices uniting for election integrity

According to Kennedy, Biden stands out as the first American president to "weaponize" the agencies of the U.S. federal government against his political adversaries.

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KCarl Smith: Reassessing the January 6 insurrection

There have been consistent accusations against former President Donald Trump for allegedly spearheading an insurrection against the U.S. government. After thorough examination, my perspective on this issue has evolved.

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KCarl Smith: The divine endowment of freedom in the United States

While our founding documents play a vital role in shaping our society, they are not the ultimate source of our freedom. Instead, it is God who granted us these inherent rights and responsibilities. 

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KCarl Smith: The perpetual struggle for liberty

Conservatives must employ a persuasive message of liberty that is so robust that the left can’t question it, can’t attack it, and can’t defeat it.

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KCarl Smith: Upholding the Constitution on the border issue amid Marxist challenges

The actions of our current president and his administration have raised concerns about potential betrayal to our country. Some assert that President Biden is influenced by prominent Marxist figures, including the president of Communist China and billionaire George Soros. 

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KCarl Smith: Urgent call to action on restoring election integrity

What we're dealing with in this country is not a game; it's a battle for the future of our God-given freedom and the United States of America.

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KCarl Smith: Resolving to fail in 2024

Yes, you read that correctly – my New Year's resolution is to fail as much as I possibly can.

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KCarl Smith: U.S. immigration – a reflection on freedom

Frederick Douglass stood as the most profound advocate for “legal” immigration. For instance, in an 1867 Boston speech titled "Composite Nation," Douglass welcomed Chinese immigrants as contributors to the nation's wealth and resources... as long as they came legally.

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KCarl Smith: A shackle on freedom

The urgency of the situation demands swift corrective action to prevent the shackles of debt from transforming us, our children, and our grandchildren into unwitting slaves of a financial burden.

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KCarl Smith: January 6 videos finally revealed

The release of videos from Jan. 6, 2021, has shed light on a series of concerning events that transpired on that fateful day.

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KCarl Smith: Ongoing conflicts at home and abroad

The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel are troubling to say the least. But what’s even more troubling is the role the current presidential administration has played in these conflicts.

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