Well, here we go again. A new strain of COVID -- called “Omicron” -- has popped up in Africa, prompting Europe and the U.S. to restrict travel to and from the region. It’s too early to know the full repercussions of this new variant, but as I see it this is the potential recurring nightmare for Nevada. Travel limitations are never good for the casino industry. And, … [Read more...]
Frederick Commentary: I’m thankful for open courts
I am thankful this week that we live in a country in which trials like the Kyle Rittenhouse trial can be open for public scrutiny. Otherwise, I would have thought based on initial reporting that this 17-year-old kid was a slam-dunk Nazi who killed two men during a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration. Jumping to condemn, presidential candidate Joe Biden called him a … [Read more...]
Is This You? Planting An Education Seed
To say it has been a while since I was in school? Well “a while” needs to be defined. Every once in a while. All the while. That’ll take a while. I’ll be back in a while. Which “while?” Let’s go with, a short while. A short while could be any time actually. Now that time has been explained, oh you’re welcome, let’s move on. Even though my structured schoolin’ has been a while … [Read more...]
Pitchforks, torches, mensches, tar & feathers
If you’d like to see Assemblyman Jim Wheeler controlling 10 percent of the Nevada State Senate for the next dozen years, your fondest dreams are a major step closer to coming true. (OK, so it’s not quite 10 percent, just 9.5, two senators out of 21. But hey, we’re talking government where rounding off is an art form.) Mr. Wheeler, R-Douglas/Lyon/Storey, gained international … [Read more...]
Build backwards better
Like most towns in America, the morning kaffee klatsches in Reno are the best source for getting the political pulse of the country. The early morning gatherings usually consist of Republicans, Democrats and Independents. This gives you a full dose of the thinking of the various entities. Naturally, the main topic of the current caffeine infused gatherings is President Joe … [Read more...]
Frederick Commentary: Afghanistan weighs heavy this Veterans Day
We celebrate Veterans Day this week, remembering those who served in the armed forces. Flags will fly, tributes will be made. It will be good and right. But, I promise you, there will be a weight on everyone’s mind, from Boulder City to Elko. The U.S. exit from the Afghanistan war last summer could not have gone worse. We left people behind and that shame will stick to us … [Read more...]
Frederick Commentary: Worm turns on a very bad idea
The worm has turned after two years of dumping on American law enforcement. The “Defund The Police” cry stemming from the Black Lives Matter movement has been exposed for the bad idea that it always was. And now those mayors and lesser politicians, who jumped on the bandwagon to wrap themselves in the woke idea du jour, are trying to find a way back to … [Read more...]
Frederick Commentary: ‘What am I doing here?’
‘\ Even fans of Joe Biden must have viewed his town hall performance on CNN last Thursday and entertained their darkest fear: “Gudgawdalmighty, maybe Joe Is one taco short of a combination plate.” The hashtag #IncoherentJoe trended on social media after the town hall. Memes mocking his constipated stance filled the political cyberspace. Of Biden’s leadership, … [Read more...]