Most people have seen the homeless encampments in almost every large city. Visiting Southern California, the extent of the problem is everywhere. Pictures of other cities show the size of the homeless population. It’s in nearly every park, industrial area and vacant land, it is everywhere. Although … [Read more...] about Homeless vs migrants
Facts vs Feelings: When Reason and Emotion Clash
[Editor’s Note: The Mesquite Citizen Journal asked both political columnists, Terry Donnelly and Mike Young, to write about a special topic – which is more important – Facts over Feelings or Feelings over Facts. We encourage you to read both columns.] Terry Donnelly's column is available through … [Read more...] about Facts vs Feelings: When Reason and Emotion Clash
Is white supremacy the problem
White supremacy theory is being pushed through the news media as the problem in America. All that is wrong with our country is because of white people running things. In particular white men, yet for the most part they are the ones that set down the rules and the strategies that built what we have … [Read more...] about Is white supremacy the problem
Take away your guns
President Biden on Thursday announced a set of executive actions and legislative proposals on gun control, saying that gun violence is "a public health crisis" and that his administration's actions do not violate Second Amendment rights. - I would not recommend placing any bet on that statement, … [Read more...] about Take away your guns
Crisis at the border Too
Someone once said there is a new sheriff in town but maybe a new trainee is more appropriate in the situation, we find ourselves in at our southern border. Someone also said the problem has been going on since 1886. Although the border situation has had many iterations the current crises is purely … [Read more...] about Crisis at the border Too
Disgrace at the Border
In recent weeks we have seen a disaster unfolding as our southern border collapses. People are swarming the border crossing both legally and illegally. All security is gone for protection against Drugs, criminals and disease. Our new President has decided that our country is in need of people from … [Read more...] about Disgrace at the Border
Biden Campaign Promises
When President Joe Biden campaigned, he made promises to govern by “consensus.” He devoted his Inaugural Address to unity. Yet he has issued more executive orders and actions in the first weeks of his presidency than any president in U.S. history. Let’s look at what he has already done to change the … [Read more...] about Biden Campaign Promises
Dodged the green bullet
Mesquite and Moapa dodged the green bullet a few years ago when they voted down the so called Energy Choice Constitutional Initiative. I think most of us remember the deal, we could sign up to buy energy from any seller we wanted. Normally we bought from the energy company that served our area. The … [Read more...] about Dodged the green bullet
Which of Biden’s first action is your favorite?
Overturned Immigration Policies that stemmed the flow of illegal aliens and caravans from Central America. One of his first steps was to welcome 25,000 asylum-seekers, who had been held in Mexico until their immigration hearings. These people were allowed to cross the border and scatter so we will … [Read more...] about Which of Biden’s first action is your favorite?
The wall
Have you seen any pictures of the great wall of D.C.? it is increasable, guarded by our finest troops who are well armed. It’s 12 feet high and topped with razor wire. It surrounds all of capitol hill and then some. Well anchored to the ground with bolts and concrete. Check points with soldiers and … [Read more...] about The wall
Who is a potential terrorist?
Are all people on the right potential terrorists? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a nationwide terror alert lasting until April 30th. The alert warns of potential terrorist attacks from Americans who are "ideologically motivated" and have "objections to the exercise of government … [Read more...] about Who is a potential terrorist?
Americans want to be taken care of
Americans now have shown they want to be taken care of by government instead of taking care of themselves. Funny how the world has changed, when our country was founded people just wanted government to leave them alone and get out of the way. Our last election showed clearly that the old … [Read more...] about Americans want to be taken care of
Think Maybe
Maybe, the protests, anger, and violence are all really about something that has not been said. Most news outlets will tell you protests and riots are about race and racism, but just maybe that is not the situation at all. What do you think would happen if some of the least educated, least … [Read more...] about Think Maybe
Throughout America
Throughout America, the lights are starting to dim. Not the electric lights, a much more important kind of light... the kind that comes from within. People are down on what has happened to our country and the future. All over the country, Americans are losing hope in our basic system including … [Read more...] about Throughout America