Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 | 2:59 p.m.
After hammering his rich friends who have feathered comfy nests in gilded cages on the back of "the guy on the streets," University System Chancellor Jim Rogers left our set bemoaning the fact he can't seize enough platforms to educate the masses about the catastrophic consequences of ignoring Nevada's failed tax system any longer. I almost wanted to remind the guy he owns a handful of television stations.
Like other journalists I was skeptical when Media Mogul Rogers decided to become Chancellor Rogers. Would he preach from the bully pulpit of Channel 3 and its sister stations? Admittedly, as a loyal Channel 8 news viewer, my perception of Channel 3 news comes more from the promos I see during prime time than from actual newscasts. With the exception of a few Channel 3 specials on the plight of education (that looked tailor-made for the boss) Rogers seems more inclined to spread the gospel from the set of Face to Face than from his own programs.
Tonight you'll hear Rogers tell that guy on the streets he's been sold a bill of goods (that taxes are bad) by multimillionaires unconcerned with the community good but consumed with enhancing their own bottom lines. Chancellor, feel free to preach from our pulpit anytime.
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