As an American, I often pledge my allegiance to the good old United States of America, as every American should. I firmly believe we are a nation of morals, a nation of laws and a Christian nation. However there is a number of far left radicals that are trying to make some very big changes to our country that will alter our lives. I know there are many members of the Democrat party that are very loyal to the U.S. and the Constitution and don’t like the direction that this gro

This has been the coldest winter that I can remember since I moved to Madera more than a quarter of a century ago. Locally, I’ve watched friends come down with flu and serious colds that they’ve escaped during previous winters. Nationwide, I’ve heard from other friends who have been similarly affected. Now, I’m battling flu. Of course, I realize that being cold doesn’t cause either colds or influenza. However, cold weather does encourage people to form into tighter groups tha

Well, here we go again, responding to another submission to the Tribune that attempts to smear the Republican Party and its members. The term “MAGA” simply means “Make America Great Again.” There is much hatred for Donald Trump and the Republicans efforts to accomplish that. Those on the left attempt to block every effort. Many of my friends and I consider ourselves to be Patriotic Americans who love this country and are disheartened by the efforts to make the country immoral

It’s being advertised all over the Internet as well as within several of the news services that I receive, so I had to purchase a copy. One reviewer’s comment that shows up often is: “Grips you on page one and doesn’t let go.” Okay. Sounds like my kind of book. So, I was somewhat disappointed when I got to page 50, then 60, then 70 and didn’t really feel that I’d been gripped. But that’s not to say that the book is not enjoyable. I think it was just too enthusiastically prais

As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s review the status of American exceptionalism. American exceptionalism is the belief that America is unique, distinctive, or exemplary because of our values, historical development, and political system.  What is exceptional about MAGA America?

Most adults know something about — or at least have heard of — anorexia, an eating disorder that affects females, for the most part. Although anyone can become anorexic, the ailment is most likely to affect young women, probably starting in their teens. However, there is a little-known affliction that is most likely to be experienced by young men: “bigorexia.” And it is increasing in this country. Muscle dysmorphia, or bigorexia, is probably due to a distorted notion about an

There is a real problem today with persons not wanting to see the complete point of an issue. This is not new, but I believe it’s getting very much worse. Maybe this is because there is so much news available today and so many ways to see it. And also, most of the news is slanted towards the viewer or reader, the customer, who is looking for it. This increases the viewership and readership, that increases the value for news service via the advertiser’s dollars.It also reflec

As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s briefly study the history of our two Americas: Wall Street vs. Main Street. In 1776, property-owning white men established the foundation of the American Dream: an America that was to achieve EQUALITY FOR ALL. Historically, we have taken two steps forward with one step backward. Those who carry the spirit of the Founding Fathers have helped Americans from the bottom up with