by The Standard | Sep 17, 2020 | Bill Pickle
Before I share some personal thoughts, I have a question for you… Isn’t it wonderful to be an American and live in this great land where everyone has the right, the freedom and the expectations to express our thoughts and beliefs? As I know all of you are aware, life...
by The Standard | May 8, 2020 | Bill Pickle
I was sitting at my desk a few days ago thinking about this weird, well at least entertaining, primary season when it hit me that we are really and truly nearing yet another Presidential Election. My first thought was “Well, here we go again. I guess we need to...
by The Standard | Mar 25, 2020 | Bill Pickle
Having been in the media arena for several decades I am still amazed at how much false and misleading things are shared to and by the public. The current so called COVID-19 event has refreshed my memory on how easy false information is put out and the likelihood the...
by The Standard | Feb 22, 2020 | Bill Pickle
Once again the rhetoric concerning so called “anchor babies” is in the headlines, on talk-radio programs (traditional and internet) and social media. Being a native of the great State of Texas I have heard so many names for those crossing illegally into the US of A,...
by The Standard | Jan 7, 2020 | Bill Pickle
“We are still In the Pickle Barrel! Recently, I was talking about the need for Photo ID’s to protect the integrity of the voting process in South Carolina, as well as the rest of the US of A. Immediately after my comment a man who was standing nearby, a man I...
by The Standard | Oct 24, 2019 | Bill Pickle
Opinion The other day I was presented with this question; “Bill, do you consider yourself a true American?” Well, to be honest, this question took me by surprise. How could anyone ask me such a question? Not in my wildest dreams would I think someone (anyone) would...