A Threat To Democracy
I started following Politics late in the Spring of 1973, when Watergate was becoming a hot topic and people really started to question the honesty and trustworthiness of their Elected Officials. Looking back on Watergate - and comparing it to the many Scandals that our Government has subjected us to since that time - it now seems to be nothing more than a Pebble in the Road.
From the Clinton Presidency and its many Scandals, to the Obama Presidency, to Biden and whoever was really acting in the authority of the Chief Executive, it is apparent that the Democrat Party picked up where Nixon left off and made an art of Political Corruption. The Scandals are almost too numerous to mention, and the damage that has been done to our Governmental Institutions is nearly irreparable.
And yet, it seems that with every Election Cycle in recent History, the Democrats tell us that our Democracy is at stake, and unless we vote them into Office, we will no long have a Democracy.
First and foremost, we do not live in a Democracy; we live in a Republic. And while we have many Democratic Principals in our Republic, it is not a simple "Majority Rules" as a Democracy would be, but a System that gives voice to the minority and ensures Justice for even the least of our Citizens.
Contrast that with the Democrat Party of today. This Party that insists that Democracy can only exist if they have absolute power is not Democratic, but Autocratic. In simple terms, if the only way to keep our "Democracy" is to continually elect one Party to power, we have effectively become an Autocracy, with a perpetual Ruling Class rather than Representatives, an Executive, and an unbiased Judiciary.
This is not what our Founders envisioned, but it is the goal of the Democrat Party, and in the words of Karl Marx, a "Dictatorship of the Proletariat."
Recent history bears this out. During the COVID 19 Pandemic, Democrat Authoritarianism ran rampant as people were denied their Civil Rights and even lost their Jobs over a Government-mandated but unproven Vaccine. Unconstitutional and authoritarian steps were taken to bring Citizen to heed; a corrupt Media was used to perpetuate lies that pit Citizens against each other (the process used by Autocrats to further their Power Grab); numerous armed raids by Federal authorities against their perceived Enemies for the sole purpose of silencing their opposition; unheard of and unwarranted litigation against a former President in order to deny him his opportunity to seek re-election. I could go on, but you get the picture.
This Party, the Democrat Party, uses power to gain and hold power, with the sole purpose of forcing our Citizen into compliance with whatever measures they dictate. We fought the War of Independence over this and other infringements of our Rights, yet the Democrats insist that only they can preserve our "Democracy." In reality, only we can prevent them from destroying our Republic.
As we continue to watch History unfold, we see their desires for rampant Crime, Illegal Immigration, relief via Judicial Hacks, and their despotic methods of governing, have but one goal: the destruction of our Republic. Only then can they assume complete power and control over us.
A Threat to Democracy? The Democrats see it... every time they look in the Mirror.
- Conservative Bob
Perfect Storm of Converging Events
I'm writing to outline a "Perfect Storm" of events, and present a macro view... of challenges to Mohave County, specifically focusing on intelligent decisions that impact Golden Valley's future.
*Crime:
As you know... Mohave County is the 2nd largest county in Arizona.
*As a rule, populated and urbanized areas tend to have higher crime rates, Per Capita.
Mohave County (and Golden Valley) exhibits high crime rates due to multiple factors:
Low ratio of sheriff deputies for the population, vast land area, population distribution, economic conditions, and a large transient population due to tourism-travel highway corridors.
Mohave County Sheriff's Office:
A 2024 study by ASU provides insights into the state's law enforcement retention issues. Statewide officer dissatisfaction is a concern. A (PERF) survey revealed that the number of applicants for police officer positions has decreased for a majority of agencies nationwide.
Officer retention is dictated by: Competitive salary, and a supportive work environment. MCSO has 1 deputy per 1,000 residents. Surrounding AZ cities have 2 deputy's per 1,000. Adding 4,000+ homes puts additional strain on MCSO's ability to provide protection to GV. 7-year deputies receive $7,000 less pay than Kingman police, yet each cover 213 sq.miles. All of the above will negatively impact deputy retention, leading to seeking new recruits already in short supply.
*Housing Markets - Inventory Up - Sales Down:
Price Trends: Median prices in Mohave County down 7.4% Y.O.Y. in July 2025
Redfin Data Shows: Mohave County homes average 50 days on market... 9 days more than 2024.
Las Vegas as of Aug. 2025 - 7,206 homes without an offer. Sales down 14%. Y.O.Y. When this glut of homes drops prices, then hits the market, it will have a negative impact on the sales of new large housing developments like the Dorado project.
*Water Scarcity:
Myself and many GV residents are greatly concerned about Golden Valley well levels dropping 1ft./per year, which should make Dorado project a NO Vote in it's own right.
*The 30,000 Foot Macro Economic View:
President Trump is in an epic battle to protect the US dollar's worldwide reserve currency status.
The BRICS member nations are actively working to replace the dollar worldwide in trade resolution.
This is the primary reason President Trump is aggressively imposing tarriff's on (even some friendly) BRICS member nations. Sadly, the incompetent Mainstream Media is derelict in their duty, to report this reality.
*Summary
In this "Perfect Storm" of converging events...We-The-People of Mohave County depend on intelligent and prudent decisions from our leaders. Dorado project is definitely NOT one of those!
- Brian Burke
Still Grieving
Today is my fifth day of my grieving the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a Christ honoring American Patriot who is and will remain larger in death than he was in life. The tragedy brought me back in time to the assassination of JFK 62 years ago. Time stood still for all Americans and many worldwide then, as it is for Charlie now.
Christians and non-Christians alike are reflecting on their callings, their choices, their involvements, and their engagements. Witnessing a young modern-day martyr gives us all a reason to pause and reflect. I can only imagine Charlie being greeted by his Savior Jesus with the beautiful words “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” He left behind his wife Erika and their precious children. Their friend VP J.D. Vance has offered his support for them, as have the Board Members of TP-USA.
After watching Erika’s speech the other evening, Erika was not only a gift to Charlie, but she also offered herself to his movement and by the annointing upon her that was on full display during her speech, she will indeed make him proud.
Please be encouraged by recent news that TP-USA received over 18,000 applications for volunteers within two days of Charlie’s assassination. Please consider other opportunities to serve in the party or other community services you may be called to. Please join me in committing to pray more each day for Erika and her new mission, for our President and every member of his administration, for God’s protection for our nation and its families, for revival in the hearts of those who have walked away from their faith, for revival for those who do not yet know our Lord and Savior Jesus, and for this young generation to see the truth.
- Jim O’Connor