Entries by Jerry Winkel

Beware of Circuit City and other Computer Dealers

I have plenty of experience working on computers. As a result, I gladly assist friends and relatives when they need help. One of my biggest frustrations is dealing with the lousy installations that come from manufacturers. They put on tons of software (garbage) that nobody uses. I don’t have the statistics but these apps significantly […]

School Vouchers

I believe in school vouchers. I believe in vouchers for the rich and poor. I believe in choice, competition and the free market. I believe school teachers and administrators are government employees. While many are good and hard working they suffer as employees of a huge, monolithic system. Vouchers are good for everyone. Children with specific interests Children with […]

The Rich Do Pay Their Fair Share

Dick Gephardt and many other liberals are constantly preaching that “the rich need to pay their fair share”. These statements that are designed to inflame class warfare are alive and well in Utah. Despite the fact that voucher dollars almost exclusively go to the poor and middle class, I frequently hear, “I don’t want to […]

Trade with China

I like Chinese food. I also like Harbor Freight Tools but enough is enough. It’s time to get tough with China. One of the biggest issues of the year is the discovery of lead in imported products from China. I’ve heard blame going to Mattel, the US Government and Chinese manufacturers. Glaringly missing is discussion about the […]

Henshaw “Superintendent of the Year”

http://deseretnews.com/user/comments/1,5150,695208975,00.html “Throughout the investigations math ordeal, Henshaw never lost his temper or became emotional in public.” What is the reporter saying? Bringing up “not losing his temper” has an air of him being right. He was wrong on the issue. What if we said, “We are giving Bush this award because he never lost his […]

Mountian West Conference Television Coverage

This is certainly an aggravating situation. All the blame goes to the Conference management. They sold the rights away without regard for the fans. They didn’t perform proper due diligence. I don’t blame Comcast for their position. They are not in business to perform a public service. How they maximize their profits is their decision. […]

Dogs and the Trouble They Cause

You would think from the title that this is being penned by someone who hates dogs. That isn’t the case. I have a huge appreciation for dogs, though I might step short of calling myself a dog lover. I am writing this because I’m pragmatic and am looking at having dogs in an objective manner. […]

White Trash Collection

With Brad Paisley’s new song “Ticks”, I was inspired to create a white trash compilation for my truck. Here is my playlist in case you want to create your own. -Sammy Kershaw-Double Wide Trailer -Loretta Lynn with Conway Twitty-You’re The Reason Our Kids Are Ugly -Brad Paisely-I want to check you for Ticks -Mel McDaniel-Lousiana […]

Carbonation

As a serious consumer of carbonated beverages, I frequently hear about the negatives of drinking carbonated water. I’ve heard that drinking carbonated beverages causes damaged to kidneys. I guess the bubbles have rough edges that tear the tissues. I’ve also heard too much carbon dioxide in the blood stream is bad. Another is that drinking carbonated […]

Stop Whining about Gasoline Prices

It has become almost expected that every time the price of gas goes up a few cents, there will be a news story talking about how people can’t make ends meet. As a side note, for years I thought “making ends meet” was “making ends meat”. Since I’ve cut up several elk and deer I […]