The Todd Huff Show

Government shutdown drama. Inexcusable that the military & border patrol isn't paid - but Congress is paid during shutdown. Shutdown will remain largely unnoticeable for most Americans. Schumer Shutdown. Political theater. What's DACA got to do with this? The filibuster is supposed to keep debate open on an issue, so why aren't they on the Senate floor debating? Setting the threshold at 60 votes. We need to end short-term "CRs" and come up with responsible, long-term budget. What needs to happen here? Outrageous claims about government shutdown. CNN guest afraid an asteroid may wallop earth during the shutdown? Diane Feinstein tells us people could die during shutdown. No time to talk about Hillary, text messages & the FBI.

Pending government shutdown is just hours away. Congress has been legislating crisis-to-crisis because it is unwilling or unable to address the bigger problem we face: uncontrolled government spending. Solution passes House after Freedom Caucus negotiates deal, now bill moves to Senate. What will happen there? Senator Diane Feinstein says people may die from a government shutdown. Reminds me of Reason TV's parody song "People Will Die." Illustrates so much of what's wrong with government and the role some believe it should play in our every day lives.  A year of Trump. Waiting to see Facebook post updates from my Liberal friends. Business & Government.

Trump's fake news award show is well done and effective at communicating his point that the media isn't really doing it's real job of speaking truth to power. Instead, it's become the PR firm for the Democrat Party - and a blunt force weapon used to attack him and his political agenda. A lesson for Republicans in political theater. Meanwhile, Jeff Flake speaks to an audience of 2 Senators - that's right TWO - as he compares Trump to Joseph Stalin. Confusing the ideal role of the press with their actual work. The Left often confuses ideals with reality - and that sums up a great deal of what's wrong with their political ideology. Benefits of Trump Tax Reform Plan felt immediately. Media now telling us how much worse it is to get a bonus than an increase in wages. They originally told us no one would get increased wages or bonuses or anything else. Let them tell us how bad bonuses are. Talk about disconnected. Let the Left defend their nonsense at election time.

White House physician holds press conference about President Trump's excellent health. Some in the media seemed to be hoping for a negative report. Trump scores perfectly on cognitive test. Superior genes credited. Left is unconvinced & calls the report fake news. Late night comedians add their two cents, "humor." No DACA deal in latest government funding bill? Congress needs to address the issues of government spending and immigration - among others. But they don't all need to be addressed at the eleventh hour under high pressure. Politics of immigration. California to lose a House seat because of question on 2020 census?

War of words as DACA negotiation looms. Donald Trump's ex-wife calls him a "stable genius" who is "not a racist." Dicky Durbin, DACA & presidential language. Immigration. Government shutdown. The Left brings MLK into the current political discourse. Claim he'd march for Trump's impeachment & support environmental justice (aka, climate change legislation). Alveda King & what MLK actually said. I'm pretty sure MLK wouldn't have been pleased with the Houston Rockets trying to sneak into the Los Angeles Clippers' locker room to confront them after the game. That wasn't going to end well. Business Leaders in Christ (BLinC) files lawsuit against University of Iowa. Religious liberty vs gay rights.

State of Hawaii issues false alarm for incoming ballistic missile. Panic ensues. Trump blamed, of course. Man who pushed wrong button "reassigned." Hopefully not promoted. Turns out Democrats in Hawaii are more dangerous around buttons than Trump. Did Trump really say "s**thole countries?" Senators David Perdue & Tom Cotton don't think so. Trump v the Media. His (potential) relationship with Kim Jung-Un. Jeff Flake to compare Trump with Stalin in upcoming speech. Absolutely ridiculous. Pope Francis delivers homily on the sin of being hostile towards migrants. Of course, but wisdom & sense demands that we act carefully and responsibly when we know some migrants seek to harm us. Nehemiah and the biblical account of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. A false choice.

Group of 6 senators meet with Trump over purported immigration agreement. Trump denounces the agreement, asks why we would take immigrants from "s**thole countries." Allegations of racism. Is there any other explanation? Merit-based immigration. UN calls Trump a racist. CNN guest asks who is going to do housekeeping at 5-star resorts or pick or vegetables if we don't allow low-skilled immigrants. Work Americans won't do? Work is good, and no job is beneath anyone. Can somebody tell me why Nancy Pelosi is stealing my material? Five white guys opening a hamburger stand? Come on, Nancy! Americans don't have better DNA, we just have a system the most-closely reflects the way God created us to live as free people. All people, regardless of race, genetics or culture, thrive in a nation that respects individual liberty and free markets. This is why, instead of trying to bring everyone here, we should focus on exporting the ideas that made America - and will make all nations - great. Have a great weekend.

Russian dossier used to spy on Trump campaign? The artist Seal criticizes Oprah as being part of the Weinstein problem. But she made a powerful speech! The superficial Left. Collusion story now 1 year old - and there is still no evidence anything of the sort happened. But many still believe it. Trump calls it the biggest witch hunt of all time. Poll finds voters view the economy more favorably now than at any point in the poll's history. But, somehow, almost half of them credit Obama & his policies. Wait, what? Liberal policies hurt the economy - and as a result, people living in the economy. What does the economy like? How do liberal policies, like the Seattle sugary beverage tax, help the economy? Reagan said it best.

Trump's open, televised meeting with Senators & Representatives about immigration. DACA. Border security. The wall. Rush Limbaugh's take on the meeting: a master of negotiation. South Korea praises Trump for his strong stance against North Korea; claim his stance led to talks between the 2 sides. Federal judge's DACA ruling. Judicial activism. Constitutional authority. Political consequences. Border wall would account for 0.034% of federal spending. Oprah 2020? Isn't it a bit too early? What if someone else appeals to the Left's superficiality between now and the Primary season? Florida Gulf Coast University "White Racism" class.

Nonsensical rhetoric. A speech at the Golden Globe leads to calls for Oprah 2020. A book whose author knows is untrue in parts leads to predictions to the end of Trump's presidency. Psychiatrist defends her assessment of Trump based on his TV appearances and tweets. Makes about as much sense as a recent conversation I had with my children. Al Gore, Climate Change, and changing predictions. Oprah's speech. Absolute Truth vs My Truth. CBS drama to air about impeachment. Nice. Life Time fitness company bans news on their televisions.