by The Standard | Mar 9, 2021 | Dean Allen
Folks on the left are spreading the lie America is a nation divided politically. The solution they suggest is always compromise. By compromise, they mean you and I give some, while they move the goal posts left once more. In this manner, they drag us incrementally to...
by The Standard | Mar 6, 2021 | Dean Allen
Called the “Shrine of Liberty”, the Alamo stands as a reminder of the sacrifice often required for all who love freedom around the world. 186 heroes died while fighting an overwhelming Mexican force of thousands. 185 years ago today the 186 Texian...
by The Standard | Mar 2, 2021 | Dean Allen
185 years ago today, delegates to the Convention of 1836 signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, proclaiming, ”Our Political Connection with the Mexican Nation has Forever Ended.” The first flag of Texas is pictured above. March 2, 1836, one hundred...
by The Standard | Sep 7, 2020 | Dean Allen
I often write on holidays to remind people of the importance of the holiday and urge celebrations that are appropriate. Labor Day is one of very few holidays where I urge you to ignore the origins, or any greater purpose and simply enjoy a three day weekend....
by The Standard | Apr 21, 2020 | Dean Allen
I heard a rumor this morning Georgia is going to completely reopen its economy for business later this week. I am planning a drive to Hartwell, Georgia, for a haircut and a meal in a Mexican restaurant I enjoy there. They will probably keep up the silly “social...
by The Standard | Apr 8, 2020 | Dean Allen
I got out of the house for the first time since the overreaction started last month. It looks very odd to see so few cars on the road. I noticed QT has regular gasoline for $1.69 a gallon. Wal-Mart is just about back to normal. I saw a few people wearing masks and the...