A Vision With Government At The Center
By: Doug Busselman, Executive Vice President
If you believe that the role of government is to be at the center of all worthy pursuits. To make all that is possible happen. To cause what hasn’t worked change to become productive… You and Rory Reid, now official candidate for Nevada Governor, see a lot in common. From his vision piece, “The Virtual Crossroads”, Reid shares his perspective on what’s needed to change “a state government built for the 19th Century and happy to stay there, looking no further ahead than yesterday, squandering what we have today and failing to invest in tomorrow.”
Citing what he believes to be an economy and a state government based primarily on hospitality, the central theme of the Reid proposal is a broader economy with new industries and businesses with the potential for greater growth and higher-paying jobs. Foundational pillars for this expansion of our state’s economy include development of key sectors that include Logistics and Shipping; making Nevada Incorporation Central; establishment of Nevada as a Technology Hub; and, taking advantages of alternative energy resources in terms of the positive environmental benefits and the political correctness that enterprises wish to associate with.
Although I have never met Rory Reid, I appreciate his preparing such an organized framework on which to build his campaign to become Governor in 2010. No, the vision doesn’t include all the details that some might wish to have presented, but it isn’t the lack of specificity that causes my concerns…it’s the level of how much government Mr. Reid sees as the solution.
On a single piece of paper (Page 19 of the 32 page document) Reid is quoted as saying,
Elements of his action plan include Nevada government providing capital and loan guarantees for struggling small businesses and new start-ups; Nevada government working with educational institutions and labor (private business is mentioned too) to develop a “green workforce for Nevada”; and, Nevada government “attracting every possible federal dollar and leveraging innovative financing streams to allow us to begin laying the foundation for a stronger economy through smarter transit, energy infrastructure, greener buildings.
Following along with the “Vision” it would seem that without Nevada government making it happen – the Sun might not come up in the morning and it certainly won’t provide the warmth that we would expect without Nevada’s governmental efforts.
Paying for this grand plan isn’t covered, although there does seem like a lot of mention made over tax credits for those worthy of Nevada government’s support. From what we’re supposed to believe, the details for this side of the equation will be produced by the “non-pre-destined” tax study that the Legislature is working on.
For his effort in producing his platform we give Mr. Reid a very solid mark of appreciation…for the ideas of how much we need to depend on Nevada government to achieve what our state requires – we disagree.
If you believe that the role of government is to be at the center of all worthy pursuits. To make all that is possible happen. To cause what hasn’t worked change to become productive… You and Rory Reid, now official candidate for Nevada Governor, see a lot in common. From his vision piece, “The Virtual Crossroads”, Reid shares his perspective on what’s needed to change “a state government built for the 19th Century and happy to stay there, looking no further ahead than yesterday, squandering what we have today and failing to invest in tomorrow.”
Citing what he believes to be an economy and a state government based primarily on hospitality, the central theme of the Reid proposal is a broader economy with new industries and businesses with the potential for greater growth and higher-paying jobs. Foundational pillars for this expansion of our state’s economy include development of key sectors that include Logistics and Shipping; making Nevada Incorporation Central; establishment of Nevada as a Technology Hub; and, taking advantages of alternative energy resources in terms of the positive environmental benefits and the political correctness that enterprises wish to associate with.
Although I have never met Rory Reid, I appreciate his preparing such an organized framework on which to build his campaign to become Governor in 2010. No, the vision doesn’t include all the details that some might wish to have presented, but it isn’t the lack of specificity that causes my concerns…it’s the level of how much government Mr. Reid sees as the solution.
On a single piece of paper (Page 19 of the 32 page document) Reid is quoted as saying,
“Creating jobs should be job number one for every public servant today. But along with immediate job creation, Nevada needs a long-term plan to create good jobs in growing industries that will make us a leader in the 21st Century”
Elements of his action plan include Nevada government providing capital and loan guarantees for struggling small businesses and new start-ups; Nevada government working with educational institutions and labor (private business is mentioned too) to develop a “green workforce for Nevada”; and, Nevada government “attracting every possible federal dollar and leveraging innovative financing streams to allow us to begin laying the foundation for a stronger economy through smarter transit, energy infrastructure, greener buildings.
Following along with the “Vision” it would seem that without Nevada government making it happen – the Sun might not come up in the morning and it certainly won’t provide the warmth that we would expect without Nevada’s governmental efforts.
Paying for this grand plan isn’t covered, although there does seem like a lot of mention made over tax credits for those worthy of Nevada government’s support. From what we’re supposed to believe, the details for this side of the equation will be produced by the “non-pre-destined” tax study that the Legislature is working on.
For his effort in producing his platform we give Mr. Reid a very solid mark of appreciation…for the ideas of how much we need to depend on Nevada government to achieve what our state requires – we disagree.
Posted by Doug Busselman at 10/15/2009 2:07 PM 
Categories: 2010 Elections
Tags: Nevada Rory Reid For Governor
Categories: 2010 Elections
Tags: Nevada Rory Reid For Governor
Well, an unknown who has held one elective office has used daddy's money and coattails to run half way through his first ever elected job - I guess to finish daddy's work, I'm sure that there are a few rural counties yet un-screwed by our beloved Harry.
As least the kid released his "vision," not bad for a guy with no experience and no record for us to go by when reading his massive work.
I agree, we should see ALL candidates release a their own vision and a plan for implementing it, along with their record of accomplishments and failures to date.
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