During the Oshkosh School Board discussion this week, member Barbara Herzog used one of the favorite analogies when it comes to increased government spending. She pulled from her pocket a quarter–representing what it would cost the average homeowner in Oshkosh every day if the April referendum is approved. She talked about how you can’t really buy…… MORE
Just Hire the Man
It would have been the perfect scene. A team celebrating a huge victory on the road over a highly-ranked opponent–likely punching their ticket to the post-season–under the direction of an interim coach from whom little was expected when he took over for a legend who quit mid-season after a number of disappointing losses. In the…… MORE
The New Definition of Progress
The hot buzzword this year is “progressive”. The Democratic candidates in all races are touting their “progressive” records and are arguing over who is more “progressive”. Non-partisans are using the term to brand themselves and their cities or counties as well. I think it was used about ten times in the Appleton mayoral debate yesterday. But…… MORE
Much Ado About Not Much
Last night, Kobe Bryant paid his final visit to the Bradley Center as the Los Angeles Lakers played the Milwaukee Bucks. I–like the vast majority of you, based on ratings–didn’t watch a single minute of the game. To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure what all the hubbub over his “retirement tour” is all about.…… MORE
Let the Wailing and the Gnashing of Teeth Begin
After 18-years in the News business, I can tell you the two closures that cause the greatest public outcry are public schools and hospitals. Everyone believes that their child’s school should be just two blocks away from their house–and they likely aren’t going to survive if a hospital is not within sight of their home. …… MORE
Less of a Ripoff
Today I can report that one of the longest-running scams in Wisconsin is coming to an end. There’s no need to thank law enforcement, the state Division of Consumer Protection or the Better Business Bureau for cracking down on these scammer because the Green Bay Packers have voluntarily decided to stop charging regular season prices for pre-season…… MORE
The Forbidden Fruit
In Biblical lore, the Serpent tempted Eve and Adam with the fruit of the forbidden tree. Eating the fruit–which most Western religions teach was an apple–would give the couple the knowledge of all things. That is a excellent analogy to what is going on with the FBI and Apple–as the Feds try to force the technology…… MORE
Bernie the Bum
Want a sure-fire stumper of a trivia question the next time a couple of drinks are on the line at the pub? Ask what Bernie Sanders did for a living before getting into elected office. Even those who are listed as “career politicians” can point to some private sector job experience that preceded their first…… MORE
Thank You All
Last night we hosted our big Diamond Giveaway party as part of our 75th Anniversary here at WOSH and it was really a great time. I’m sure that our winner–Arlen Belisle–and his wife were the happiest people at the end of the night. But I left with a real positive feeling as well. I was…… MORE
It Shouldn’t Be that Important
Mixed in with all of the vitriol and flat-out celebrating from liberals on social media and the internet Saturday following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia–a perfect example of the “tolerance” preached by those on the left, but not actually practiced–there was one bit of great insight. Ross Douthat of the New York…… MORE
