Countering the Culture of Self-Absorption

 

By Daria DiGiovanni
No mere love story, Water Signs celebrates the values that made America the “last, best hope on earth.”
 
In today’s climate of government irresponsibility, where the same “leaders” who helped cause the economic meltdown (e.g. Chris Dodd and Barney Frank vis-à-vis Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) are not only absolved of all culpability, but actually [...]

Forgotten Heroes: Setting the Record Straight about Vietnam Veterans

By Daria DiGiovanni
 
 
 
In a refreshing departure from the usual Hollywood fare, Jack Marino’s film presents a positive portrayal of the most maligned members of our military
 
It may not have the big name actors, the lavish on-location sets or the fêted Hollywood directors, but Jack Marino’s film Forgotten Heroes possesses something money can’t buy—a willingness to [...]

Moving beyond the Mafia

By Daria DiGiovanni

Surprise! Most Americans of Italian descent speak proper English, work in legitimate professions and make positive contributions to society. So where are they in pop culture?
 
Let me begin by stating I abhor the notion of a “hyphenated” American. Raised in a patriotic, middle-class family that enthusiastically celebrated quintessential American holidays like Independence Day [...]

Abortion, RINOs and the 2008 Election

by Daria DiGiovanni
 
One of the tragic consequences of the 2008 election (aside from Barack Obama becoming president) has been the accelerated attempt by so-called “Big Tent” Republicans to silence social conservatives – or more specifically, to stifle any dialogue pertaining to the sanctity of life. These moderates falsely believe, in spite of mounting evidence to [...]

The GOP’s Good Ol’ Boys

This piece originally appeared on Daria DiGiovanni’s blog Palin Drone, on May 4, 2009.
Thanks to Conservatives4Palin, I’ve finally lost whatever remaining shreds of respect I once had for Mitt Romney, who’s apparently just another establishment type feeling threatened by the highly accomplished, anti-establishment Governor of Alaska. As if it’s not regrettable enough that this admirable woman [...]

Truthers and other Strangers

Note: This piece originally appeared on Daria DiGiovanni’s blog Palin Drone, on April 12, 2009
 Conservatives and their next-of-kin, libertarians — much like some actual families — have tended to co-exist in a sort of marriage of convenience. It’s  oftentimes an uneasy alliance, whereby the shared outlook on limited government, taxes and economic issues form the [...]

Identity Politics: Not just for Democrats Anymore?

All things being equal, when given a choice between a liberal woman and a conservative man, I’ll vote for the man every time. It’s what an independent, free-thinking, conservative woman would do.