Reno and Beyond: Do You Like Spotted Dick?
Can you spot the Dick? Some insane people think he would make a .
- The Grand Sierra is talking to Reno City Council about getting some moolah . That’s not a great sign is it?
- Okay, you can draw your own conclusions. The about Carson City District Judge Maddox’s bizarre notions about the natural impulse of men to be sexually attracted to children appeared on March 28th in the Nevada Appeal. Several days later on April 2nd, I wrote a post about Judge Maddox. Two days later, the RGJ staff and wire reporters cover the story–almost a week later. Hmmmm, why the delay? Why the late interest?
- Dean Heller was on . And may I say, Marlene Lockard, you little attack dog you! While questioning him about whether he mislead voters as to the degree of his conservatism during his campaign for Congress, Lockard asked Heller “What the hell has happened to you?” And later, while trying to defend his statement about the Democrats “reckless”‘ efforts to add time tables to the Iraq war funding bill, Heller actually had the gall to ask Lockard, “Are you for or against winning the global war on terrorism?” Argh! Way to go–accusing your fellow Americans of being traitors–where have I heard that before? And that’s pretty much what the interview consisted of–Heller reciting Republican talking points and Shad and Lockard expressing some serious impatience with him because, let’s face it, those talking points don’t come close to making sense to anyone with the ability to think critically anymore. And look, is riffing on the on the same guitar.
- The blues are coming! ! That would be my guitar hero Buddy Guy (May 11, Harrahs, Lake Tahoe) and howling she-wolf (April 21, Brewery Arts Center Carson City). She will knock your socks off.
- Video blogger ! Wolf spent 226 days in prison–more days than any journalist who refused to testify. I hope that was the best pizza and beer he ever had.
- Say ciao bella to the Mizpah. .
- And the Nevada-California Hundred Years War continues on–particularly in the mind of . Everyone knows that its California transplants that do all of Nevada’s drugs, run all of Nevada’s red lights, and commit all of Nevada’s crimes. If we kicked all the Californians out of Nevada for eternity, Nevada would be heaven.
- That’s it– who wear funny underwear, engage in secret temple handshakes, and baptize the dead without asking them. I hope she has a back-up plan. The threatens us with the special Mormon sacrament–green jello filled with cottage cheese. At least he didn’t break out the bacon bit topped casserole. Still, he is an evil, evil man.
- I suspect I went to grad school with .
- . Heller would have supported Gingrich’s insane solution to the British hostage situation in Iran because someone told him to. And its why he should not be a Congressman.
- Ruth Marcus sums up the Bush Administration pretty well in :
It’s wrong to paint with too broad a brush here: Most administration officials are decent, honest and hardworking; the Clinton administration, like others before it, had its share of scoundrels and hacks. But there is something in the “loyal Bushies” mind-set of this administration and its fundamental scorn for government that contributes to this arrogant misbehavior.
If your faith is more in the operations of the private sector than in the capacity of government, if you have scant commitment to the laws you are pledged to enforce, if you see government less as a trust to be administered than a force to be used for the benefit of political and ideological allies, then this kind of behavior is the inevitable result.
In short, if you identify so completely with the foxes, it’s no wonder that you end up with a henhouse that is so thoroughly, tragically trashed.
- I agonized over linking to this extremely disturbing post for hours, but, well, I finally decided that no matter what horrific images the latest post by the adorably Rude Pundit calls up, its always nice to honor one’s leaders when they do the right thing, or have “the most pornographic name in Congress since at least Dick Armey.” So, in spite of its overwhelming stench of testosterone inspired language, I give you . None of us will ever be the same. “Welcome to ‘Co-Equal,’ bitch.”
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I had to peel off my socks after reading that…
Trouble at the Grand Sierra Resort? Where have I heard that before? Hrmm….
There is empirical proof the excess amounts of jello and bacon bits cause a swelling in the scrotum. I need a good Absolute cleansing after these visualizations before bedtime.
It’s premature to think Grand Sierra is looking to the City Council for moolah. The City Council and/or Redevelopment Agency doesnt have any moolah to give, they can barely finish 3 ‘priority’ projects on their budget much less help out any developer, and if they did have a couple million to spare, it would barely dent the budget required for Grand Sierra’s future expansion.
My first prediction is Grand Sierra is interested in somehow turning their property/area into a redevelopment district like Washoe Med is, thus any taxes collected from that district could be used to aid redevelopment projects in that area, such as Grand Sierra and third-party projects on Grand Sierra’s property. This would also open the door to the Grand Sierra offering their 140+ acre property to third-party developments, such as the Kobi Karp towers.
My second prediction is they are interested in somehow getting their projects fast-tracked through.
They just made a life-saving deal with Nikki Beach which brought their sales to the level they need to acquire more funding for additional projects. And I would hope they wouldn’t be dumb enough to go the City directly asking for money. Because that won’t happen.
ok well dumb is a harsh word…let’s say I would hope they wouldn’t be ‘direct’ enough to ask for money to help pay for their project. I can think of MANY other projects the City Council should ‘help’ first if that’s the case, such as the train trench cover, the Freight House project, Demolishing Kings Inn, etc.
Anybody know the status of the nightclubs going in Grand Sierra by Nikki Beach? Wanted to clarify above after I got an email (sheesh you guys are quick) I am not disagreeing with the notion Grand Sierra is experiencing financial problems, I just think they would be nuts to go to the city to directly ask for money outright.
Just imagine ~ Jim Gibbons and Judge Maddox together in one town. Should rename it Carnal City.
Johnathan said there was an Area 52 in Nevada and now we have place on the map for it. Lock your doors when you drive down Carnal St.
Thanks for posting about Maddox. Your post got picked up by Feministing.com and *that’s* where I found out about it. What? No “paper of record” RJ story on this? Pathetic. Keep up the good work! Even us Vegas kids need you.
Maybe the Grand Sierra should’ve invested in a bigger sign.
Some of kids from Vegas have moved beyond “need” and downright “lust”…in a non-sexist, non-objectifying, strictly for your mind, kinda way.
the kids…ooops, sorry the apple martini made me miss a word
If that sign got any bigger, it might effect the earth’s gravitational pull.
kook
ms minx – your mitspah link is no goody. btw, you rule.
RE: GW and Dick Cheney picture– what a bunch of amateurs we have running our damned country…
What about NASCAR sensation, Dick Trickle, driving the number 78 Chlamydia car?
Some thoughts on the Newton’s hostage plan.
Many analysts predicted a peaceful end to stand-off because the stand-off was not initiated properly. Most likely, it happened when one Powerful Military Leader usurped another Powerful Military Leader, thereby getting several Powerful Political Leaders stuck in a Giant Bowl of Doodie. The crisis was internal.
Gingrich’s suggestion was to threaten to take it from ‘internal’ to ‘domestic.’ Whether this would’ve been a great idea is debatable (rather, was debated). He also suggested that it remain “private.” This is what makes the difference between insane ideas and merely ill-informed ones.
And “President Newt” sounds kinda queer.
Let’s face it right now–99% chance says we are going to have a president with a queer name. President Barack? President Hillary? President Rudy? President Mitt? In 30 years it will be between President Ashton and President Topher. We are screwed. Okay?
The great hoax that is the Grand Sierra continues. They are out of money and will never get the money to build a waterpark. They have not sold more than 100 condo as it is a terrible investment. Nikki Beach did not buy any condos either. It just a trick to get people to think condos are selling. I have friend who knows what’s going on there. Occupany is way off, restaurants are closed most of the time, tips are nothing and people are quiting left and right. I predict bankruptcy soon.