Russell a strong leader
I am writing to express my strong support for David Russell as our next County Commissioner. I have had the privilege of working with David on various projects and can attest to his exceptional leadership qualities.
David consistently inspires trust and confidence in everyone around him. He’s known for thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions to challenges, no matter how complex. He excels at bringing people together, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration, ensuring that every voice is heard in the decision-making process.
One of David’s key strengths is his expertise in managing budgets and streamlining processes. His experience in these areas would be a tremendous asset to our county. He knows how to allocate resources effectively and work within tight constraints while still delivering results. His practical approach and commitment to fiscal responsibility make him the ideal candidate to bring positive change to our local government.
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What I admire most about David is his dedication to public service and his tireless work to improve the community. He doesn’t shy away from tough problems and always leads with integrity. He’s someone who genuinely cares about making a difference.
It has been an honor to work alongside David and witness his leadership first hand. I am confident he will bring the same level of dedication and vision to Lancaster County as our County Commissioner, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for the role.
Scott Hartz, Lincoln
Here’s your sign
Those familiar with comedian Bill Engvall know that part of his stand-up routine includes a bit called “Here’s your sign.”
Interestingly, this idea came to fruition while he was performing in Omaha in the mid 1990s. It is based on his yearslong observations of people who say and do senseless things and what he felt would be a funny response when they did. His retort is to, symbolically, hand them a sign that reads “I’m Stupid” as he says, “Here’s your sign.”
Though derived from real-life situations, Mr. Engvall’s shtick was purely for comic effect and not meant as a literal way to bring attention to someone’s vacuous behavior.
However, considering the freely displayed MAGA clothing, bumper stickers and yard placards, some are preempting Mr. Engvall’s wisecracking and volitionally saying, “Here’s my sign.”
Make no mistake, though, these are not lighthearted attempts at self-deprecating humor. These are “signs” of a hopeless lack of self-awareness or profound self-absorption.
Contrary to Mr. Engvall’s intent, these deliberate self-admissions are not the least bit funny, but rather a tragedy with grievous and potentially epic consequences for our country.
And that’s no laughing matter, folks!
Larry McClung, Lincoln
Tariffs would harm ag
In the Business section of the Sunday Journal Star of October 6, there were two excellent articles about the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on the US agricultural sector: “Trade war could hit US agriculture hard” and “Trump’s taste for tariffs.” With agriculture being such an important part of Nebraska’s economy, it is critical that we understand the effect Trump’s tariffs will have not just on Nebraska’s economy, but the entire U.S. economy. Following are a few highlights:
1) Tariffs are a tax on imports and that tax is paid by importers (American companies) and those costs are passed on to consumers (you and me). 2) When tariffs are placed on imports from other countries, those countries will likely retaliate with their own tariffs, making American exports more expensive. This could cost the U.S. billions in lost agriculture exports. It is estimated soybean exports could drop by $15 billion ($1.15 billion in Nebraska), Nebraska beef exports $400 million and corn exports by $550 million. 3) Due to these large losses in farm income, “a new support program would require massive funding to cover the lost export revenue that could reach tens of billions annually.” 4) No one wins in a trade war.
While the current administration has kept some of Trump’s earlier tariffs, a second Trump administration will devastate farm income and increase prices for all U.S. consumers. I urge you to read these articles as part of your research before you vote.
Bob Servedio, Lincoln