Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Have A Koch Bros And Not A Smile

Well it is that time of year again. The annual gathering of the Montgomery Burns Association also known as the Koch Brothers invite only weekend retreat is almost upon us. Many think the site of this year's Satanic ritual will be over perhaps at the Ritz Carlton in Rancho Mirage. Pure speculation at this point.

The creme dela creme of creepy rich society will be  here. The usual collection of misers and their acolytes, much moaning and plotting against President Obama will be in evidence. No less than 4 GOP Presidential will primp and pirouette before the big wigs.

As usual I have a few questions before we are graced again by their presence:

1.) The Howard Hughes like obsession with secrecy. They won't release the details of anything. Why are they so afraid?

2.) Will they pay the workers who are told to stay home when they rent out a resort? In the past they, they haven't.

3.) Will the Riverside County Sheriff's continue their role as valets to the Koch's? They know where the conference is being held. They are supplying security and yet they will stay mum. You can bet if it was the Net Roots Conference such deference would not be an issue.

Oh well, let's welcome Chuck and Dave Koch with semi-open arms as they will try once again to reach into our wallets and our future.

Steve Kelly can be heard on 1450 KPTR and 1450kptr.com weekdays 4 to 6p Pacific.


Monday, January 5, 2015

Bad Form (Letter) From Cathedral City Council

As you may or may not have known, I recently decided to apply for the open vacancy on the Cathedral City Council. It was a very interesting experience. The other candidates were very nice men and women who all have a lot to add  the community. I had fun.

The best part of this whole thing came over the weekend in the form of a notice from the city. It thanked me for my interest and then invited me to apply for one of 9 Boards and Commissions in the city. I have been on the Public Arts Commission SINCE 2012!! They sent me a form letter!! Pretty funny!!

Oh well as Groucho once said, "I don't want to be in any club that has me as a member."

Steve Kelly is heard on 1450 KPTR in Palm Springs or on the internet1450kptr.com daily from 4p to 6p Pacific Time