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

For The Madera Tribune George Gruber, shown here second from the left, was the owner of the Fountain Saloon. He lost his liquor license after being accused of running a “disorderly business.” When Madera turned the corner into the 20th century and voted to incorporate in 1907, it had to elect a city council to pass the ordinances that would regulate life in the county seat. Chief among the concerns in those early days were the saloons that lined Yosemite, and at the top of th

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?

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

There is much to unpack from the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro. Above all, there is the stark contrast between American socialists bitterly denouncing the ouster of this socialist dictator and the masses of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating their deliverance from him. Socialism under Chavez and Maduro utterly destroyed the prosperity and freedom of Venezuela, reducing it from one of the wealthiest nations in the world to one of the poorest. Like all socialist r

Trump invaded Venezuela without a declaration of war through Congress. This is what the Democratic Left is crying. No. 1: If Trump went to Congress with this plan, it would be on CNN in 30 seconds.

As we draw closer to our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s briefly study the history of American freedom of religion. On Christmas Day, 2025 Trump activist Laura Loomer posted this on social media: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas than by avenging the death of Christians through the justified mass killing of Islamic terrorists (in Nigeria). You’ve got to love it! Death to all Islamic terrorists! Thank you