Vice President Kamala Harris and Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford met. I know this because there was a picture on Facebook of the VP at a table with our AG. The caption said they were discussing “working together to end the fentanyl crisis”. Wow, the end of the fentanyl crisis is in sight? Pardon my skepticism, but wouldn’t that mean it was actually slowing down … [Read more...]
Let’s call it what it is: A book shakedown
It’s good to be the president, to paraphrase Mel Brooks in the movie “History of the World, Part I.” “Poor” presidents, like Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, become immensely rich from book deals and speaking engagements after their time in office. “Rich” presidents do it too. Donald Trump earned more than $12 million in speaking fees and at least $13 million from overseas … [Read more...]
Bahsahwahbee: A spiritual point of interest
The move to designate the Swamp Cedars near Ely as Nevada’s newest National Monument appears to be picking up steam. Both of Nevada’s U.S. senators support the idea and have pushed hard to get it on the desk of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. The website advocating for the Swamp Cedars – Bahsahwahbee – to be designated a National Monument calls the place “a ceremonial and … [Read more...]
Two wrongs don’t make a right
Liberal thinkers, many of whom can in good faith cogently defend the concept of affirmative action in 2023, must have been mortified to hear President Joe Biden’s goofy criticism of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that ended the practice of racial discrimination in higher education admissions. I’m sure more than a few cringed when the president in an interview on MSNBC’s … [Read more...]
One of Nevada’s most eccentric
Can’t let this week pass without acknowledging the passing of former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammagren. He was, as many will remember, as eccentric of a Nevada figure as any. And that’s saying something. He served as our 31st lieutenant governor from 1995 to 1999 and was the last to serve under a governor of the opposing party – Gov. Bob Miller was a Democrat and Hammagren … [Read more...]
Use the handrails, Mr. president
I had both knees replaced in the last few years, the punishment for running long distances in my youth. Marathons, ultra-marathon relays and wilderness marathons seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, at the ripe old age of 10 (in dog years), not so much. But, I did learn something in that recuperation process that I’d like to shout out to President Joe Biden – Slow … [Read more...]
Soldiers who died for us
America is pulled in so many culturally woke directions these days, it may seem a little bit old fashioned to take a moment to remember the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice that gave us our freedoms. Let me explain why it is not. I am writing this on Memorial Day (May 29). When you read this column, it will be June 1, the first day of Pride month. There’s nothing … [Read more...]
When mandating ‘diversity’ hurts the art
The latest Hollywood diversity conceit, as Bugs Bunny might say, “is a doozy, Doc.” Beginning this year, to be considered for “Best Picture” at the Academy Awards, a motion picture must meet diversity requirements in on “screen representation, creative leadership, industry access and audience advancement.” The new diversity rules are many and specific. They are also … [Read more...]