“Fight Oligarchy?”
“FIGHT OLIGARCHY.”
Huh? Really? Is this the best slogan they can come up with for a new political movement?
Read MoreTruckin’ on Shakedown Street (Grateful Dead Festival)
THE GRATEFUL DEAD FESTIVAL (AKA “SHAKEDOWN STREET”)
I’ve never been much into the Grateful Dead. That’s a confession more than a statement, because I’ve certainly missed some great times. I deeply appreciate -even admire- the unique sub-culture and cool people they’ve attracted to their events for more than half a century. Indeed, there’s something really special about “Deadheads.” I won’t even bother to try explaining it. If you’ve ever been around a Grateful Dead event of any kind or been with that crowd–you’ll get it. If not, there’s no point, really. Trust me, the Dead is something not to merely listen to or enjoy, but to experience.
Read MoreRemembering Norm Clarke
Very sad to hear of Norm Clarke’s death. For many years, Norm was a “must-read” daily columnist — first with the Associated Press, then the Rocky Mountain News, and for the last three decades in the LVRJ when it was once a diverse newspaper with an independent voice. He knew everybody in town and often was the first to break big local news. When the phone rang and you saw “Norm Clarke” was calling, that was a mandatory pick up.
Read MoreLawsuit Scorches Starbucks
A man was awarded $50 million after Starbucks drink caused “permanent disfigurement.”
The guy was picking up the order at a drive-thru window when the drink spilled onto his lap, causing third-degree burns to his penis.
Really.
Boom!
Read MoreReview: Adolescence (Netflix)
NETFLIX REVIEW: “ADOLESCENCE” (2025)
British-based Netflix crime drama is a cinematic masterpiece and acting tour-de-force–contemporaneously shocking, depressing, mesmerizing, excruciating, and yet so profoundly troublesome.
Read MoreJin Chaih (Chinese) — Restaurant Review
JIN CHAIH (CHINESE RESTAURANT) — REVIEW
Living here in Las Vegas for more than 20 years without a dependable “go to” Chinese restaurant has been an unforeseen spin-off of disappointments and frustrations.
Read MoreThe Myth of Moving to the Middle
THE MYTH OF MOVING TO THE MIDDLE:
WHY DEMOCRATS SHOULD EMBRACE LIBERALISM, AND NOT RUN AWAY FROM AMERICAN MAJORITY OPINION
This article is long. But, it’s important.
I keep hearing that Democrats need to “move to the middle.” We’re told most Americans oppose things that are “too liberal.”
Hmmm. But, is this really true? Let’s examine several issues and look at the facts:
Read MoreA Message to Canada / A Plea to Canadians
Dear Canada:
Here in the United States, many millions of us have a message for you. That message is this:
DO NOT BACK DOWN!
Millions of Americans stand with you. We have respected Canada and appreciated Canadians all of our lives. We consider the recent barrage of lies and an entirely manufactured declaration of a trade war based on false pretenses by the disgusting regime currently in power to be an outrage. He alone has created a problem where none previously existed.
It’s shameful.
Read More[Netflix Review] Chaos: The Manson Murders
[NETFLIX REVIEW] CHAOS: THE MANSON MURDERS
Needing a break from the insanity of politics, I tuned to something far more tranquilizing — a new documentary on the Charles Manson murders.
Why? What’s the point of digesting cold, stale leftovers? What newly-harvested discoveries could possibly be revealed about a 56-year-old crime story that’s already been bludgeoned to death? Oops–bad word choice there.
Read MoreCzech Mate
CZECH MATE !
If you love (or hate) bad beat gambling stories, have I got one for you. And now, I’m going to share it.
Read MoreMy Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
