Mike Ford
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Past articles by Mike:
It’s All About Me: Olympic Edition
Simone Biles' personal decision impacts other people, too. → Read More
January 6: The Process Is the Punishment
The leftists have learned how to use lawfare against conservatives to intimidate them from speaking out. → Read More
Andrew Wilkow and the Zero Liability Voter
Is it time to relook at how we determine the sovereign franchise? → Read More
Meet Congressman Mo Brooks
As many of my readers know, I am a very proud “Alabaman By Choice.” My journey from being an itinerate Army Officer, moving from one military installation to another over 37 years, was finally brought to a halt by my retirement from the Green Machine back in 2013. How I ended up in Alabama is a story in and of itself, which you can read about in this little piece called Sweet Home Alabama.… → Read More
An Interview With Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
One of the most interesting parts of attending CPAC 2021, was the opportunity to meet folks we only see on TV, hear on the radio, or read about on the internet. During Saturday’s session, I had the opportunity for a one-on-one interview with US Representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Congresswoman from my neighboring state of Georgia. I will say right up front, I like this lady. She’s smart,… → Read More
CPAC 2021: The Major Takeaway
This is my final report from CPAC 2021. Rather than waste your time on some halfway written product, I figured I would use the drive home to get my thoughts in order. It’s about 550 miles from Central Florida back to Talladega (Ricky Bobby!) in Sweet Home, Alabama. Plenty of time make sense of my time at CPAC 2021. The first thing I’d like to state right up front and center; Lest anyone think… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 010-1915-28 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 010-1915-28 Feb 2021 President Trump is on a roll. For those of you who are unable to watch, this is definitely a barn burner of a speech. Here is my hot take so far. 1. President Trump has not, in any shape form or fashion, lost his mojo. 2. The “drill” goes something like this: Fact, Fact, Fact, Explanation…then toss some red meat; Crowd goes wild chanting, U S A, U S A,… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 009-1315-28 Feb 2021
Hello, Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report # 9. Lots of good information this morning for those who want to get engaged. One good panel was part 5 of a series on elections…Protecting elections before the fact. The panel: – John Fund, National Review – J. Christian Adams, Public Interest Legal Foundation – Hans Von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation – Dan Schneider, American… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 008-0945-28 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 008-0945-28 Feb 2021 Good Morning, Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report # 8. It’s a bright sunshiny day here in Orlando. Advance security has been here since early morning setting up to screen folks as efficiently as possible. If yesterday was exciting, today is going to be off the chain here in the Hyatt Grand Ballroom. As usual, folks are here early to get… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 007-1145-27 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 007-1145-27 Feb 2021 Good Morning Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report # 7. We are now into the substantive portion of this event…with a little bit of motivational emphasis too. Townhall’s Kurt Schlichter led a forum on Just Who the hell is in charge at the White House. L-R Kurt Schlichter, Mike Ford K.T McFarland while continuing the substance, motivated… → Read More
Red State CPAC 2021: Report 006-0900-27 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC 2021: Report 006-0900-27 Feb 2021 Good Morning Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report # 6. Yesterday, once things got warmed up, was well and truly a barn burner, with crowd pleasing appearances by: Ted Cruz Mike Lee Donald Trump Jr AP Photo/Brynn Anderson And tearing the roof off the place in the grand finale, Dan Bongino. Throughout the day session, spaces between… → Read More
CPAC 2021: The Ground Troops
CPAC 2021. Volunteers, the conservative ground troops for 2022 and beyond. #CPAC2021 → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 005-1215-26 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 006-1215-26 Feb 2021 Hello, Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report # 5. We are open for business! As always, the best part…the singing of our National Anthem…sung straight up…no “artistic interpretation,” by the lovely Ms. Sailor Sabol. Side note: See the volunteer saluting? A while back, Veterans became officially authorized to render the hand salute to our… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 004-0915-26 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 004-0915-26 Feb 2021 Hello Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report #4. Official Opening! I wouldn’t have thought it possible, but if there was such a thing as Political Energy Fusion, it’s here in Orlando this morning. The line (s) is (are) already the length of the venue….not a frown in sight! Waiting for the doors to open! Then there is this gentleman and an… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 003-1715-25 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 003-1715-25 Feb 2021 Hello, Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report #3. The energy is off the wall. I gotta tell y’all, the trip was worthwhile, if for no other reason to suck in all the positive energy vibes. The Red State Away Team is all here, spreading out and buttonholing folks, trying to get your questions answered. Scott Hounsell, Jennifer Oliver… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 002-1415-25 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 002-1415-25 Feb 2021 Hello, Red State! Welcome back to CPAC 2021! This is Report #2. the energy is picking up here. The line for General Admission Registration was huge, well before they opened the doors. The crowd was energetic and happy — not a frown in the bunch. It’s great to be among folks who espouse American values and support the things we do…like the right to bear… → Read More
Red State CPAC Report 001-0945-25 Feb 2021
Red State CPAC Report 001-0945-25 Feb 2021 Good morning, Red State! Welcome to CPAC 2021! Your intrepid eyes, ears, and voice for conservative thought is here on the ground, registered and ready to go. Official start is 0830 tomorrow, but there is a lot of battlefield preparation already taking place. The Cover Photo is of some American Patriots doing some of the behind-the-scenes work, setting… → Read More
Opinion: Rush Limbaugh And Standing Up To Corporate Censorship
If Rush Limbaugh taught us one thing, it was to stand up to leftist bullying and to do so with a happy heart. → Read More
Opinion: No We Are Not, “All in This Together” (REDUX)
Now, even classroom teachers think they are better than other citizens, hiring teacher’s aides to supervise the classroom, while they telecommute from home. → Read More
Opinion: Time for Alabama to Step Up
The MeeMaws in government need to open up their states and dump the mask mandates. → Read More