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My Cousin Elmo says, “My wife found a sink at our front door. I said, ‘Let that sink in.’”

Five Clark County commissioners reportedly accepted “educational” tickets valued at nearly $11,000 to attend Formula 1 race activities in November.

The Las Vegas Grand Prix offered these tickets, and commissioners William McCurdy, Tick Segerblom, Jim Gibson, Justin Jones, and Ross Miller accepted them. The tickets, valued at $10,000 with an additional $900 for Nevada’s 9 percent Live Entertainment Tax, granted admission to Formula 1 race events from Wednesday, November 15 through Saturday, November 18.

McCurdy stated that the tickets were for educational purposes to help officials understand race operations, services, and infrastructure. He emphasized the importance of experiencing how the race operates since they played a role in bringing the event to Las Vegas.

Segerblom also defended the decision, considering the event’s impact on the county and its residents. He stated that learning from the experience is crucial if the county plans to continue hosting the event in the coming years.

Miller attended one practice to understand the logistical aspects of the race, emphasizing the importance of having a firsthand perspective to make informed decisions about future county involvement.

Kirkpatrick attended the opening ceremony but declined the tickets due to a personal event. Naft declined the tickets also but was present at the first responder command center on the night of the race.

All attending commissioners disclosed the tickets on their 2024 financial disclosure reports, except Segerblom, who later indicated his intention to amend his report. Gibson reported the $10,900 ticket as an in-kind contribution to his Campaign and Expenditure Report.

Carson City District Court Judge Russell, dubbed “Rubber Stamp Russell” by critics, is reportedly retiring, and sources claim he has asked Governor Joe Lombardo to appoint his successor in June. 

Known for his poor handling of election-related cases, Russell often dismissed such cases brought by conservatives or Republicans. He earned his moniker by routinely stamping cases as dismissed without examining the evidence presented, usually with prejudice, while allegedly allowing defense teams to draft court orders filled with misinformation, propaganda, and falsehoods, which he then approved.

While some anticipate that Russell will stay on until June, critics fear the appointment of another “rubber stamper” who might dismiss cases without proper scrutiny. Advocates for impartiality, adherence to the U.S. Constitution, and fair judgments are hopeful that the new appointee will break from the perceived pattern of dismissing cases without due consideration.

His retirement comes on the heels of another election-related judge, Judge James Wilson, announcing retirement. Russell and Wilson held pivotal roles as “rubber stampers” in statewide election cases. 

Lombardo now faces the task of appointing a successor for Russell.

My Cousin Elmo says, “Fani Willis literally fucked around and found out.”

Imagine, if you will, that the U.S. is currently facing the aftermath of a devastating Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) attack on its power grid.

As the lights went out across the country, the immediate impact on daily life became evident. Citizens are grappling with a sudden loss of access to mobile phones, the internet, and other digital communication channels.

Emergency services are struggling to maintain connectivity, hindering coordination and response efforts. Hospitals and medical facilities operate on emergency backup systems, posing a threat to critical patients and the ability to provide essential healthcare services.

Public transportation systems have ground to a halt, as has fuel distribution. Traffic lights, dependent on electricity, are out of commission, leading to widespread traffic jams.

The businesses are grappling with the cessation of operations. Retailers, manufacturers, and service providers cannot function, leading to financial losses and concerns over long-term economic impact.

As authorities scramble to assess the extent of the damage and devise a comprehensive recovery plan, experts warn that rebuilding the power grid will be time-consuming. The lack of electricity will persist for at least six months or more as repair crews face significant challenges accessing affected areas and navigating disrupted transportation networks.

The sudden surge in demand for essential supplies, such as fuel, food, and water, places immense pressure on available resources. Distribution networks strained by the lack of electricity exacerbate the challenge of meeting the needs of affected populations.

The extended period without electricity raises concerns about the psychological well-being of citizens. Social tensions and anxieties over an uncertain future loom large, emphasizing the importance of mental health support in the recovery process as authorities urge citizens to shelter in place.

It could happen, you know.

Since being a young adult, experts have been saying the U.S. electrical grid is vulnerable to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, and while considered low in probability, would have astronomically high and devastating impacts on the nation’s infrastructure and millions of lives.

And yet, nothing is being done despite all the taxpayer funds handed out by the federal government in the name of infrastructure repair and creation. Then there is all that cash going to Ukraine to help that country “defend” itself instead of the U.S.

The concerns raised focus on the hypothetical situation where countries like South Korea or Iran possess the capability to launch rockets armed with nuclear weapons into the atmosphere. Detonating a nuke in the upper atmosphere could generate an EMP, which, in turn, would fry electronic systems across the country, leading to an extended period of recovery lasting a year or more.

The same experts now say that while the government’s systems may have some level of protection, the broader electrical grid that sustains everyday life for citizens remains inadequately fortified. Unlike governmental facilities, the rest of the nation’s infrastructure has not received the necessary investment to shield against the potential fallout of an EMP attack.

A global-scale attack could result in a disaster of unparalleled proportions, causing widespread casualties and immense damage to critical infrastructure. The immediate impact on millions of lives in America and the world highlights the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate such threats.

While the likelihood of an EMP attack may be deemed low by U.S. security analysts, calls are growing for increased investment in hardening the electrical grid to protect against EMP attacks and other threats that could compromise the nation’s technological infrastructure. Unfortunately, local and national governments have turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to the problem.

And to think, we had a Chinese air balloon float clean across the country in 2023 without knowing whether it was armed with a nuclear device or not.

It is a little-known law introduced in 1994, posing a threat to private investors by allowing financial institutions to use investors’ assets as collateral in times of economic crisis.

Only South Dakota is addressing this threat, with lawmakers introducing House Bill 1199 on Monday, January 29, to rewrite the commercial code in the state. The proposed legislation would ensure investors retain ownership of their assets, even when utilizing intermediaries like Fidelity or Merrill Lynch.

The law, Article Eight of the Uniform Commercial Code, changes individual property rights related to investment accounts across all 50 states. Under this framework, investors no longer own their investments.

According to Cornell Law School, under “Article 8-106. CONTROL. (3) another person has control of the security entitlement on behalf of the purchaser or, having previously acquired control of the security entitlement, acknowledges that it has control on behalf of the purchaser.”

Instead, the intermediary or stockbroker retains ownership. It allows intermediaries to use investors’ assets as collateral in their financial agreements, putting investors at risk in the event of a financial institution’s bankruptcy.

“You purchase a car outright, but the car lot from which you bought it can use your car as collateral in another automobile sale,” said a political pundit. “And if that sale falls through, you lose your car even though you paid in full for it.”

House Bill 1199 in South Dakota is a measure that preserves investors’ rights. Despite opposition from bank lobbyists and financial institutions, the bill would be a first step in rectifying a system designed to protect banks and other financial institutions while jeopardizing the investments of millions of Americans.

The outcome of the South Dakota legislation could set a precedent for similar reforms in other states, including Nevada, potentially leading to a nationwide overhaul of the law.

Reno City Council member Miguel Martinez potentially violated travel policies during his attendance at two separate conferences. Documents obtained by This Is Reno suggest discrepancies in Martinez’s submission of travel documents and expenses, raising questions about accountability and adherence to city regulations.

Martinez’s first trip to the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund conference in New York City in July 2023 drew attention due to several apparent policy breaches. Despite registering for the conference and purchasing airfare in April 2023, Martinez failed to submit a travel request form until August 8, more than three weeks after his return. Furthermore, his expense report was submitted a week later, raising concerns about the accuracy of reported costs.

Analysis of Martinez’s expense report revealed discrepancies, including the misrepresentation of lodging expenses. While Martinez listed his lodging at $492.15 per night, the receipts attached showed a lower actual cost of $455.62 per night. Moreover, his estimated expenses of $2,231 contradicted the nearly $4,000 spent by August 8, with airfare costs excluded from his travel request despite being paid for using a city credit card.

Additionally, Martinez’s failure to provide a reason for staying in New York City two days after the conference, with allegations of traveling with family for sightseeing purposes during this period, has raised further questions regarding the legitimacy of his expenses.

In a separate instance, Martinez’s attendance at the National Recreation and Parks Association conference in Dallas, Texas, in October 2023 also faced scrutiny. Despite submitting a travel request form on November 8, nearly a month after the trip, Martinez’s estimated expenses of $2,760 included lodging costs based on the GSA rate for Austin, Texas, rather than Dallas, the conference site.

Concerns have over the approval process for Martinez’s travel expenses, with questions lingering about oversight and adherence to city policies. While City Council member Naomi Duerr expressed confidence in the council’s adherence to travel policies, calls for transparency and accountability regarding Martinez’s travel expenses have intensified.

Efforts to obtain clarification from Martinez and city officials regarding the alleged violations have met silence.

A recent review of tax records by the Washington Free Beacon revealed that Senator Jacky Rosen has been consistently late in paying her property taxes, raising questions about her financial management and commitment to public funding priorities.

Since her first election in 2017, Rosen has twice failed to meet property tax deadlines for her $1 million, six-bedroom home in Henderson. In March 2018, while serving as a congresswoman, Rosen was 32 days late in paying $1,074 in property taxes. Subsequently, in January 2020, she was 38 days late, paying $2,279 in property taxes.

Rosen’s tax delinquency has drawn criticism, particularly in light of her advocacy for increased public school funding through tax hikes on corporations and wealthy individuals. According to the Washington Free Beacon, her late payment contradicts her stance, as the Nevada public school system heavily relies on property and sales taxes for its funding.

Despite her financial means, as disclosed in her 2022 financial disclosure, where she reported assets worth up to $18.5 million and debts totaling no more than $1.5 million, Rosen incurred $88 in penalties for her tardy payments.

In response to inquiries about her tax delinquency, a spokesperson for Rosen’s campaign says that the Rosen’s have since paid all property taxes on their home and are currently up to date with payments.

My Cousin Elmo says, “A 1,000 pound horse can produce between 35-50 pounds of poop a day, which makes it the second biggest producer of horseshit after Karine Jean-Pierre.”

In a plot twist that even the most seasoned soap opera writers could not conjure, the political theater of the U.S. just hit a new peak of absurdity.

Picture this: a Republican, who is secretly a registered Democrat from Ethiopia and moonlights in the Israeli Defense Force, loses an election to — wait for it — another registered Democrat who dared to run as a Democrat.

But hold on to your hats, folks! It gets juicier.

Remember Ronna Romney McDaniels? Yep, the same McDaniels, still reigning over the National RNC. She’s been playing fairy godmother with her financial wand, sprinkling cash on that Republican-in-disguise.

And in a revelation shocking precisely no one, it has been confirmed that Obama’s spying on Trump’s presidential endeavors was indeed the real deal. But who needed confirmation?

It was about as surprising as finding out your neighbor’s dog barks.

Now, onto the grand finale of today’s circus: a national security threat, fresh off the assembly line, care of the Deep State. They’re up to no good again, crying about some weapon Russia or China has test-fired and are hiding in outer space.

Cue the panic buttons, folks, and the $60 Billion for Ukraine!

Shootings at the Super Bowl parade, a Florida mall, and a Georgia high school—all conveniently timed with the emergence of the “threat.” Coincidence?

You be the judge.

But fear not, for House Intel Committee Chair Mike Turner is here to save the day, armed with urgent letters and a serious clown face. He is demanding declassification faster than you can say “classified.”

And when you thought the rollercoaster ride was over, a swarm of elected officials suddenly remembers a meeting about this threat they knew about for a month. Oh, the amnesia of politics!

But wait, there’s more!

According to some, this threat-capable thing is like finding out your favorite show was not renewed — disturbing, but not an immediate crisis. Way to keep us on the edge of our seats, folks.

In conclusion, being an American these days feels like running a marathon through a hall of mirrors — exhausting, disorienting, and you’re never quite sure if what you see is real or Memorex. It is how the Deep State likes it.

So grab the popcorn, folks, because the show must go on.