Retired RCTC Instructor Tom Ostrom has served as a commentator on KROC-AM since 1992 and has penned a column for the Rochester Post Bulletin. In addition, he is a nationally recognized author of books on the history of the U.S. Coast Guard. Email Tom: tomostrom22@gmail.com
Tom Ostrom
The World is Upside Down (OPINION)
“The World is Upside Down.” Traditional patriotism and cultural pride are demeaned, American exceptionalism is denied.
The Minnesota Riots and ‘Obamagate’ Investigated (OPINION)
We live in a time were riots and violence are called “free speech.” And where peaceful anti-lockdown protestors are called “violent.”
Trump Team Policies Have been Effective but the Coronavirus Has Devastated America (OPINION)
During the China Wuhan coronavirus crisis, President Trump and his Team have been extraordinary and effective.
The Media vs Trump in the Coronavirus War (OPINION)
The hatred of President Trump by the left-wing media is so virulent that several of the outlets (like CNN and NPR) have periodically refused to telecast the Trump Team’s Carona Virus news conferences.
Socialism, Capitalism, Bernie, Biden and Trump (OPINION)
The politics and policies of socialism and capitalism are significant issues in the presidential campaign of 2020.
Will Democrats Pay a Price For Pursuing Impeachment? (OPINION)
The impeachment trial in the Senate collapsed when Democrat House impeachment managers, politicians armed with hate, opinions, hearsay, mind-reading, and hypocrisy, had to debate the Senate team of seasoned White House lawyers armed with facts, precedent, law, and evidence.
The Elitist Progressives And Their Failed Wisdom (OPINION)
The Democrat elites in the presidential campaign seem far less educated and informed about what America is, it’s history, and how it works than the "Deplorables"
Will Democrat Resisters and Coup Leaders Pay a Price (OPINION)
Anti-Trumpers in the Democrat House impeachment hearings and in the Deep State realms of the FBI, intelligence agencies, and State Department, seem to believe that President Trump is not to supposed to make or change domestic and foreign policy.
The Arrogant Elites vs President Trump and Deplorables (OPINION)
The privileged, intellectual elites in the media, academia, politics, and government are part of the anti-Trump “Swamp.” They are fervent in their mission to take down President Trump, nullify the 2016 election, contaminate the 2020 vote, and silence Trump’s supporters.
Democrat, Hate, Obstruction, and Demonization (Opinion)
It seems that the Democrat campaign strategy for the coming election year is a continued barrage of hate, obstruction, and demonization.
An Analysis of Leftist & Democrat Orthodoxy and Political Correctness [OPINION]
Left-Wing University of Chicago professor Saul Alinsky spelled out the strategy of shutting down debate by demonizing political opponents and controlling opposition thought and speech.
Tolerance of Leftist Violence and Lack of Accountability
Tom Ostrom questions why some in the media, who often claim President Trump's comments put journalists at risk when a journalist for conservative publications was badly beaten in Oregon.
The Need for Positive Perspectives in the Teaching of American History
Since the 1960s, American history textbooks, many instructors, and professors have become increasingly radical and anti-American in their interpretations of U.S. history.
Politicized Progressive Education Brings Problematic Results
It seems that radical left “Progressive” ideas are often counterproductive and make the targeted problems and issues even worse. We shall focus here on progressive education from the Left.