Indian disenrollment is morally wrong
As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s review the current adaptive status of America’s original peoples: Indians. Many tribes have acquired casinos to combat the poverty forced on them by the greed of American policies and practices. Unfortunately, too many casino-owning Indian tribes continue the ugly, […]
Democratic Party values
Regarding the letter by John Wright, “Radicalizing from the left,” published in the Tribune on May 16, I have a few comments. He uses the phrase, “In my opinion,” a couple of times. That’s a good thing to say, because his accusations about the Democratic Party are pretty offbeat, and many of his statements are […]
Opinion: Middle class? Who knows
I approach writing this column with trepidation. Social class is a complex and little-understood term. About 75 years ago, a sociologist name Lloyd Warner described six social classes along a continuum: Upper-upper class, Lower-upper, Upper-middle, Lower-middle, Upper-lower, and Lower-lower. This configuration has been used as a matter of convenience over the years although any respectable […]
Letters: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Did you know one can get a loan for auto repair through this program? No wonder we have fraud all over the place. Requirements are income, not citizenship. USDA is in the housing loan business also. For migrants! If a home owner, are you migrant? When they open the can for benefits, they also open […]
Commentary: A call for Western independence and strength
Our nation was founded by men and women who traveled the world to study what made governments succeed — and why many failed. They looked at empires and republics, at tyranny and liberty, and they brought to America the best of “Western culture” — respect for individual rights, rule of law, free enterprise, and self-determination. […]
Letters: An ode to California
The picture that paints a thousand words doesn’t do California justice. California’s majesty requires a 3D mural that stretches between El Kapitan and Half Dome. Its geographic diversity is a metaphor for the diversity of its people. California’s Dream is one of opportunity while refusing to give suckers an even break. The freeway to success […]
Opinion: Leaving California
Having trouble making ends meet? Finding it impossible to purchase that starter house that is so important in building wealth for your retirement? Here’s the solution that many of your neighbors have found: Leave California. According to the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), “Over the past 25 years California has had its slowest rates […]
Letters: It takes an act of nature
Back in my early 20s, I became aware of something that has served me well ever since. What I discovered was, that most people believe the first thing they hear and cannot be swayed from it. Therefore, arguments are pointless and often counter-productive. Children learn from their parents, and with few exceptions (such as hormonal […]
Book Talk: Scottoline, ‘Every Fifteen Minutes’
Long-time fans of Lisa Scottoline, like me, won’t be disappointed with Every Fifteen Minutes (2015, 415 pages in paperback format). Initially known for her tightly-written courtroom scenes, Scottoline has branched out to mystery thrillers. She left the practice of law after her daughter, Francesca Serritella, was born and has crafted 30 bestselling novels. They have […]
Letters: Radicalizing from the left
Unfortunately, here we are again, dealing with another attempt to assassinate the POTUS by another crazed individual who has been brainwashed and radicalized by the far left wing faction that has taken over the Democrat party. This guy apparently thought it was his job to save the world and take out Trump. Pretty sad that, […]