When our climate scientists can't tell us the weather tomorrow, how in the hell can they have any idea what man-made effects can have on long-term earth temperatures.
There is no creditable threat from man-made global warming; as a matter of fact the earth's temperature has been decreasing the last ten years.
The government can't even get their lies straight.
Speaking of Energy - the EPA admits the Crap-and-Trade Bill won't do anything or work!
Ever hear of Dr. Alan Carlin or NASA'S James Hanson?
Probably not, and that is the way the Obama Adminstration wants to keep it.
Dr. Carlin is an Environmental Protection Agency veterean who recently wrote a damaging report, warning that the science behind climate change was questionable at best, and that we shouldn't pass laws that will hurt American families and hobble the nation's economy based on Obama's incomplete information.
In a stunning rebuke of the Obama adminstration, NASA's James Hansen, one of the world's foremost climate researchers, called the American Clean Energy and Security Act, the anti-global warming bill that recently passed the House, "less than worthless."
Not only that, he referred to it as a "counterfit climate bill" that employs a "Ponzi-like cap -and-trade scheme" setting the nation on a "disaster course" as a result of the 219 members of Congress he accused of voting for it without reading it.
Then....
Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, "Denial of the climate change problem will not change our destiny."
What "destiny" do you think we are to have if we don't get our economy back to normal growth rate soon? Do you think climate change will matter at all to millions of starving and homeless people?
One has to wonder about the margin of error for calculating the "emmissions effects" and "emissions trajectories" as this is entirely speculative.
The word "temperature" does not appear even once, likely Mr. Chu can't chart a "temperature trajectory" due to the fact that he has not demonstrated that a correlation exists between CO2 and atmospheric temperature.
Well, at least this one appears to have paid his taxes!
Has this country's governmental body lost all of their senses?
How dare they impose such a restrictive "tax" in the name of global warming, perpetuating this hoax to the point of the downfall of American life as we have known it.
It seems to us that we went through this several years ago with BTU tax that they tried to pass, and that one was shot down.
We will lose more of our industry to overseas where they will not impose this on their citizens.
Like China and India for example.
How can they even consider this knowing that it will only lower the temperature by 0.1 celsius, over a period of many years.
The Senate needs to stop this ridiculous nonsense and start working on issues that are destroying our country now.
Unemployment, our economy, loss of our dollar value, which declines each time they run the printer.
How do they propose we as Americans earn a living so that we may pay "their" salaries and keep them in the style they have all become accustomed to.
It is time they paid attention to the "people" who work hard each day, are "honest", pay their taxes and are "law" abiding citizens, rather than the special interests you all seem to be so entangled with.
"Crap and Tax" will leave us poor, cold and in the dark!
Who would've thought the only person who could be seen as compent in this administration is Hillary Rodham Clinton!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Thursday, July 09, 2009
NEWS FLASH...NEW BUILDING COMMISSIONER?
It is now rumored that Mayor England has appointed Deputy Mayor Carl Malysz as Building Commissioner.
How many tax dollars will this position add to Malysz's salary in addition to Deputy Mayor and Redevelopment Director?
It is also said that the Building Commissioner, Ron Hartman has been appointed Code Enforcement Officer.
Is this why our City Council recently approved the hiring of a second Code Enforcement Officer?
What qualifies Malysz to be Building Commissioner?
And, is he certified?
Didn't the taxpayers just pay to school Hartman to qualify to be certified as a Building Commissioner?
The New Albany Tribune, July 8th, page 2 listed Brage Benjamin under jail activity for possession of a controlled substance on two counts.
Is this the same Brage Benjamin who is a New Albany Building Inspector?
Does Mayor England require "drug testing" of all new employees?
How much more of the England Adminstration mess, can we taxpayers afford?
YES...we will need a larger jail to hold all the CROOKS in New Albany!
How many tax dollars will this position add to Malysz's salary in addition to Deputy Mayor and Redevelopment Director?
It is also said that the Building Commissioner, Ron Hartman has been appointed Code Enforcement Officer.
Is this why our City Council recently approved the hiring of a second Code Enforcement Officer?
What qualifies Malysz to be Building Commissioner?
And, is he certified?
Didn't the taxpayers just pay to school Hartman to qualify to be certified as a Building Commissioner?
The New Albany Tribune, July 8th, page 2 listed Brage Benjamin under jail activity for possession of a controlled substance on two counts.
Is this the same Brage Benjamin who is a New Albany Building Inspector?
Does Mayor England require "drug testing" of all new employees?
How much more of the England Adminstration mess, can we taxpayers afford?
YES...we will need a larger jail to hold all the CROOKS in New Albany!
Thursday, July 02, 2009
"PREPACKAGED ~ QUESTIONS"
Bravo to Chip Reid and "veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas!
If you missed it, read it here:
"the point is the control from here. We have never had that in the White House. And we have had some control but not this control. I mean I'm amazed, I'm amazed at you people who call for openness and transparency and you have controlled...certain media"
Wow, we have a whole new respect for Helen Thomas!
Maybe the Press is FINALLY beginning to see through "Mr. Transparency."
Gibbs is so arrogant and pretentious. He never answers questions; he evades and laughs them off as ridiculous.
Helen Thomas and Chip Reid proved once and for all that the only transparency in the Obama administration is that he is an empty suit and that the Emperor has NO clothes.
Obama can't think on his feet and answer hard questions without his speech writers and his teleprompter telling him what to say.
Yes, the Obama handlers want to carefully screen all questions and those that might question his Constitutional eligibility to serve as President.
Right...Hillary?
We wonder if he'd give our Mr. Mayor a job? He'd sure fit right in with Gibbs and Obama!
This Administration will not stand for dissenting views or opinions.
It took Helen Thomas this long to realize every appearance by Obama, since the start of the campaign is a carefully staged and choreographed production.
We will give her credit for pressing the second question:
"I'm not saying there has never been managed news before, but this is carried to fare-thee-well-for the town halls, for the press conferences, it's blatant. They don't give a damn if you know it or not. They ought to be hanging their heads in shame."
She added: "What the hell do they think we are, puppets?"
That was absolutely...priceless!
"Talk about a halmark moment!"
Is the kool-aide finally wearing off these reporters?
Is censorship next on Obama's agenda?
If you missed it, read it here:
"the point is the control from here. We have never had that in the White House. And we have had some control but not this control. I mean I'm amazed, I'm amazed at you people who call for openness and transparency and you have controlled...certain media"
Wow, we have a whole new respect for Helen Thomas!
Maybe the Press is FINALLY beginning to see through "Mr. Transparency."
Gibbs is so arrogant and pretentious. He never answers questions; he evades and laughs them off as ridiculous.
Helen Thomas and Chip Reid proved once and for all that the only transparency in the Obama administration is that he is an empty suit and that the Emperor has NO clothes.
Obama can't think on his feet and answer hard questions without his speech writers and his teleprompter telling him what to say.
Yes, the Obama handlers want to carefully screen all questions and those that might question his Constitutional eligibility to serve as President.
Right...Hillary?
We wonder if he'd give our Mr. Mayor a job? He'd sure fit right in with Gibbs and Obama!
This Administration will not stand for dissenting views or opinions.
It took Helen Thomas this long to realize every appearance by Obama, since the start of the campaign is a carefully staged and choreographed production.
We will give her credit for pressing the second question:
"I'm not saying there has never been managed news before, but this is carried to fare-thee-well-for the town halls, for the press conferences, it's blatant. They don't give a damn if you know it or not. They ought to be hanging their heads in shame."
She added: "What the hell do they think we are, puppets?"
That was absolutely...priceless!
"Talk about a halmark moment!"
Is the kool-aide finally wearing off these reporters?
Is censorship next on Obama's agenda?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
MICRO-MANAGE...WHAT A BIG WORD, MR. MAYOR
After reading our June 24, 2009 edition of the Tribune, we had to laugh.
"England doesn't want New Albany City Council looking over his shoulder on paving plan."
This is not the 1990's Mr. Mayor.
Has his ego gotten in the way, or can he not handle: Checks and balances?
"Paving was ordered by the New Albany City Council earlier this month when it approved spending up to $2 million of Economic Development Income Tax dollars for resurfacing."
Benedetti question the plan that was handed to the council and doesn't understand why the plan isn't ready.
Mrs. Benedetti, have you ever heard of: bait and switch or smoke and mirrors?
Welcome to New Albany Politics and Campaign Promises 101!
Mrs. Benedetti should ask herself two question:
* How can this be a rough draft, if tax dollars were used to pay Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz?
* How could Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz provide cost estimates if there were NO plans available?
Mayor England should realize that he is spending EDIT tax dollars out of our pockets. The Council representing taxpayer districts have a responsibility to listen to the taxpayers and share their needs with the Mayor.
Mayor England states: "We're going to pave the streets that people use the most-get the major thoroughfares.
"England doesn't want New Albany City Council looking over his shoulder on paving plan."
This is not the 1990's Mr. Mayor.
Has his ego gotten in the way, or can he not handle: Checks and balances?
"Paving was ordered by the New Albany City Council earlier this month when it approved spending up to $2 million of Economic Development Income Tax dollars for resurfacing."
Benedetti question the plan that was handed to the council and doesn't understand why the plan isn't ready.
Mrs. Benedetti, have you ever heard of: bait and switch or smoke and mirrors?
Welcome to New Albany Politics and Campaign Promises 101!
Mrs. Benedetti should ask herself two question:
* How can this be a rough draft, if tax dollars were used to pay Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz?
* How could Jacobi, Toombs and Lanz provide cost estimates if there were NO plans available?
Mayor England should realize that he is spending EDIT tax dollars out of our pockets. The Council representing taxpayer districts have a responsibility to listen to the taxpayers and share their needs with the Mayor.
Mayor England states: "We're going to pave the streets that people use the most-get the major thoroughfares.
We smell another campaign promise "street" to be paved.
We elected the mayor into office and we expect him to listen to us.
Arrogance is NOT acceptable in this case!
Who is really trying to micro-manage who?
Monday, June 29, 2009
NEWS FLASH:
Silver Street Elementary will NOT be closing.
Thanks to all of the Resources for Results Committee members. Maybe now, the Mayor and other local blogs will stop misleading the people of New Albany.
This was never the intention, to close Silver Street Elementary. The goal was to make a decision in the best interest of the people.
Thanks to all of the Resources for Results Committee members. Maybe now, the Mayor and other local blogs will stop misleading the people of New Albany.
This was never the intention, to close Silver Street Elementary. The goal was to make a decision in the best interest of the people.
Friday, June 26, 2009
CAP-AND-TRADE VOTE TODAY...
Cap-and-trade is a tax on coal, oil, and natural gas but instead of being a specific tax rate, the total level of use is capped and companies are forced to pay the government for emissions permits. They bid against each other to stay in business, and no body knows how much the tax will be until they hold the auctions.
It's a crazy unpredictable tax.
With gas prices climbing, the last thing we need is a new energy tax that will drive them even higher, nearly doubling the cost of electricity, and destroy millions of jobs every year for the next 25 years.
These big government directives are not aimed at helping consumers; they are subsidies to environmental special interest groups who have a political stranglehold on Obama, Pelosi and Reid.
These mandates would require that a certain portion of everyone's energy use come from renewable sources.
While this may sound good, the technologies to produce renewable energy are expensive and untested.
Before Congress shoves higher energy costs down everyone's throat, these products should have to compete in the marketplace like everything else.
Using climate change to grow government and centralize control of our economy is unacceptable.
This cap-and-trade plan aims to limit gas emissions, but we've read that even with the 83 percent reduction in such emissions envisioned by 2050, we will achieve just two years of avoided global warming.
What this plan really will do is place severe regulatory burdens on domestic industry that will ultimately drive up the prices you and us pay for electricity, gasoline, natural gas, and virtually every product we purchase that uses fossil fuels in it's manufacture or transportation.
This cap-and-trade tax could increase your family's energy bill by $1,500 annually!
What's more, the Waxman-Markey bill will hit us not only as a consumer, but as a taxpayer, as it significantly grows the size and cost of government.
This cap-and-trade scheme empowers bureaucrats to dictate virtually every aspect of commercial and individual energy use.
It also opens the door to the potential for political manipulation and corruption.
["Lord knows, we have enough corruption here in New Albany, to last us all a life time!"]
We see very little environmental pay-off for the enormous costs this bill will impose on our family's, American businesses, and our economy.
It's a crazy unpredictable tax.
With gas prices climbing, the last thing we need is a new energy tax that will drive them even higher, nearly doubling the cost of electricity, and destroy millions of jobs every year for the next 25 years.
Don't buy Obama's BS, that it will only cost us about 44 cents a day.
The bill also contains renewable energy mandates.These big government directives are not aimed at helping consumers; they are subsidies to environmental special interest groups who have a political stranglehold on Obama, Pelosi and Reid.
These mandates would require that a certain portion of everyone's energy use come from renewable sources.
While this may sound good, the technologies to produce renewable energy are expensive and untested.
Before Congress shoves higher energy costs down everyone's throat, these products should have to compete in the marketplace like everything else.
Using climate change to grow government and centralize control of our economy is unacceptable.
This cap-and-trade plan aims to limit gas emissions, but we've read that even with the 83 percent reduction in such emissions envisioned by 2050, we will achieve just two years of avoided global warming.
What this plan really will do is place severe regulatory burdens on domestic industry that will ultimately drive up the prices you and us pay for electricity, gasoline, natural gas, and virtually every product we purchase that uses fossil fuels in it's manufacture or transportation.
This cap-and-trade tax could increase your family's energy bill by $1,500 annually!
What's more, the Waxman-Markey bill will hit us not only as a consumer, but as a taxpayer, as it significantly grows the size and cost of government.
This cap-and-trade scheme empowers bureaucrats to dictate virtually every aspect of commercial and individual energy use.
It also opens the door to the potential for political manipulation and corruption.
["Lord knows, we have enough corruption here in New Albany, to last us all a life time!"]
We see very little environmental pay-off for the enormous costs this bill will impose on our family's, American businesses, and our economy.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
OBAMA'S SUPREME COURT CHOICE:
Now that we have elected a black President and on the surface, supposedly are gravitating away from racial bias, but in reality, everything these days is about race.
Now it seems important to have the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice.
Whatever happened to Martin Luther King's idea of having a person judged by the content of their character and not their race?
It is no longer about having the most qualified person for the job, it now has become about "making history" with a first of this or that race in a particular job or office.
This doesn't serve "we the people", it serves a liberal agenda!
How could Obama nominate someone who has had 4 decisions made by said nominee overturned by the constitution.
Clearly this proves the President and said nominee is either:
A constitutionally ignorant or
B constitutionally stupid.
Both of these facts should automatically remove any chance of said nominee being approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
If the Senate Judiciary Committee majority approve said nominee, then A: and B: stated above also applies to each Senator who votes in favor.
There have been NO Supreme court justices appointed to the bench that have had any of their rulings overturned by the constitution, let alone 4.
Instead of what people call an Hispanic for the Supreme Court, how about Obama nominate an American.
Oh, I forgot he's NOT an American either!
Silly me, I almost forgot...
Contributor: Legal Beagle
Now it seems important to have the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice.
Whatever happened to Martin Luther King's idea of having a person judged by the content of their character and not their race?
It is no longer about having the most qualified person for the job, it now has become about "making history" with a first of this or that race in a particular job or office.
This doesn't serve "we the people", it serves a liberal agenda!
How could Obama nominate someone who has had 4 decisions made by said nominee overturned by the constitution.
Clearly this proves the President and said nominee is either:
A constitutionally ignorant or
B constitutionally stupid.
Both of these facts should automatically remove any chance of said nominee being approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
If the Senate Judiciary Committee majority approve said nominee, then A: and B: stated above also applies to each Senator who votes in favor.
There have been NO Supreme court justices appointed to the bench that have had any of their rulings overturned by the constitution, let alone 4.
Instead of what people call an Hispanic for the Supreme Court, how about Obama nominate an American.
Oh, I forgot he's NOT an American either!
Silly me, I almost forgot...
Contributor: Legal Beagle
Monday, June 22, 2009
UPDATE: SECRETARY OF STATE
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is canceling plans to attend international meeting in Italy and Greece this week as she recovers from surgery.
Former President Clinton told us Saturday, that Hillary is recovering, but is not up to making the trip.
Deputy Secretary of State Steinburg will lead the U.S. delegation of meetings in Greece and William Burns, the under secretary of state , will head the U.S. delegation to separate talks in Italy.
Freedom Of Speech wishes, Mrs. Clinton a speedy recovery!
Former President Clinton told us Saturday, that Hillary is recovering, but is not up to making the trip.
Deputy Secretary of State Steinburg will lead the U.S. delegation of meetings in Greece and William Burns, the under secretary of state , will head the U.S. delegation to separate talks in Italy.
Freedom Of Speech wishes, Mrs. Clinton a speedy recovery!
Friday, June 19, 2009
FAMOUS LAST WORDS:
* Mr. Haub: Vote against, and "blood is on your hands too."
* Council President Coffey: I'm not worried about the budget!
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
'These TWO comments, are going to come back and bite both Haub's and Coffey right in their ass!
Watch and see...
* Council President Coffey: I'm not worried about the budget!
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
'These TWO comments, are going to come back and bite both Haub's and Coffey right in their ass!
Watch and see...
Thursday, June 18, 2009
"BAD FALL... FOR HILLARY"
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton fractured her right elbow during a fall. Clinton was on her way to her White House office, when she fell and shattered her elbow.
She will undergo surgery to repair her elbow in the coming week.
Anyone that would like to send their best wishes to the Secretary can do so through the State Department web site: us.state.gov
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
A fractured elbow won't keep Hillary down. Nothing ever has and nothing ever will.
We know that the healthcare that she received, is what she wants for all Americans!
Get well soon Madam Secretary!
She will undergo surgery to repair her elbow in the coming week.
Anyone that would like to send their best wishes to the Secretary can do so through the State Department web site: us.state.gov
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
A fractured elbow won't keep Hillary down. Nothing ever has and nothing ever will.
We know that the healthcare that she received, is what she wants for all Americans!
Get well soon Madam Secretary!
Our final thought:
"Has anyone told you to slow down, Mrs. Hillary? Or is this the pot calling the kettle black ;)."
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
"CASH FOR CLUNKERS'
Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, slammed the House bill offering cash incentives for traded-in autos, claiming that Detroit auto industry lobbyists have jacked the proposal and turned it into "another big bailout" for gas guzzlers.
Another Obama scam...
60% of the cars that are currently donated to charity will now be eligible for a $3,5000 or $4,500 voucher under the cash for clunkers program. Since the tax deduction for donating a car is only $500 or what the car sells charities won't be able to compete with the program and charitable car donations will end.
A better idea is to change the amount a person can deduct for donating their car back to the book value. That way every car is eligible, the government doesn't have to spend $4 million of our dollars giving away vouchers and trying to administer a program that is way too convoluted!
This new scam "requires consumers to trade up for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks to qualify."
Trade up?
That's a stretch...
My BMW for a tuna can?
Sorry Charlie, I'll keep my import!
Another Obama scam...
60% of the cars that are currently donated to charity will now be eligible for a $3,5000 or $4,500 voucher under the cash for clunkers program. Since the tax deduction for donating a car is only $500 or what the car sells charities won't be able to compete with the program and charitable car donations will end.
A better idea is to change the amount a person can deduct for donating their car back to the book value. That way every car is eligible, the government doesn't have to spend $4 million of our dollars giving away vouchers and trying to administer a program that is way too convoluted!
This new scam "requires consumers to trade up for more fuel-efficient cars and trucks to qualify."
Trade up?
That's a stretch...
My BMW for a tuna can?
Sorry Charlie, I'll keep my import!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
ENGLAND'S STIMULUS ~WISH LIST... PART 1
* Municipal Water Park - $3,500,000
* M Fine Building Rehabilitation - $10,000,000
* Hausfeldt Lane
CSX Railroad Crossing - $400,000
* Support Development of
New Industrial Park - $2,500,000
* Grantline Road Firehouse
Rehabilitation - $500,000
* East Spring St. Bridge
Deck Replacement - $400,000
East Spring Street
Rehabilitation Project - $3,000,000
* State Street Reconstruction - $2,000,000
* Downtown Street Grid Rehab - $2,000,000
Conversation of East Spring,
East Market, East Elm, Pearl,
and Bank Streets from one-way
to two way, installation of bike
Lanes, sidewalks and Traffic
devices and landscaping.
* Charlestown Road curb and - $2,500,000
sidewalk improvements including
bicycle lanes
* State Street Traffic Signalization - $1,000,000
Improvements
* Historic Main Street Corridor - $1,000,000
Improvement Project
* Unsafe Buildings - $200,000
* Multi - Model Transit Center/ - $8,000,000
Garage/Plaza
* Police Cruiser Project purchase - $375,000
15 new Police Cruisers
* Police Department - 3 new - $132,000
Police cars, equipment, Guns,
and repairs to Building
* Public Works equipment, - $1,024,000
purchase Garbage truck,
Dump truck, 2 Utility trucks,
Jetter/Vac truck, Ditch
digger, Wood chipper, Fork Lift,
Loader with attachments, Tools
* Daisy Lane Reconstruction - $2,000,000
* Street Cleaning Equipment - $465,000
* Street Pavement Replacement - $5,500,000
* Streets - resurface - $750,000
________________________________
Total Projects: Stimulus = England = enrich pockets of friends, political paybacks and campaign promises.
Source: http://www.invest.in.gov/
* M Fine Building Rehabilitation - $10,000,000
* Hausfeldt Lane
CSX Railroad Crossing - $400,000
* Support Development of
New Industrial Park - $2,500,000
* Grantline Road Firehouse
Rehabilitation - $500,000
* East Spring St. Bridge
Deck Replacement - $400,000
East Spring Street
Rehabilitation Project - $3,000,000
* State Street Reconstruction - $2,000,000
* Downtown Street Grid Rehab - $2,000,000
Conversation of East Spring,
East Market, East Elm, Pearl,
and Bank Streets from one-way
to two way, installation of bike
Lanes, sidewalks and Traffic
devices and landscaping.
* Charlestown Road curb and - $2,500,000
sidewalk improvements including
bicycle lanes
* State Street Traffic Signalization - $1,000,000
Improvements
* Historic Main Street Corridor - $1,000,000
Improvement Project
* Unsafe Buildings - $200,000
* Multi - Model Transit Center/ - $8,000,000
Garage/Plaza
* Police Cruiser Project purchase - $375,000
15 new Police Cruisers
* Police Department - 3 new - $132,000
Police cars, equipment, Guns,
and repairs to Building
* Public Works equipment, - $1,024,000
purchase Garbage truck,
Dump truck, 2 Utility trucks,
Jetter/Vac truck, Ditch
digger, Wood chipper, Fork Lift,
Loader with attachments, Tools
* Daisy Lane Reconstruction - $2,000,000
* Street Cleaning Equipment - $465,000
* Street Pavement Replacement - $5,500,000
* Streets - resurface - $750,000
________________________________
Total Projects: Stimulus = England = enrich pockets of friends, political paybacks and campaign promises.
Source: http://www.invest.in.gov/
Freedom of Speech would like to say:
First of all, Mayor England is going to make Rod Blagojevich look like a rank amateur.
Some of these ideas are just a waste of money.
Why the hell does the city need all that money for downtown?
This is typical England. The arrogance of this man is appalling, and an embarrassment to the citizens of New Albany.
We the people, need money. and not the city!
Why not help out the middle class, poor or senior citizens in some type of way. Or try to create more jobs in New Albany so that you can raise your OWN tax money Mayor England.
This list looks and smells of:
"I will scratch your back, if you can scratch my back!"
We think it's called politics as usual in New Albany.
BTW, you know where the feds got their money? Look in your back pocket or your check book for the answer!
Friday, June 12, 2009
JUST A JOKE... YELL RIGHT!
Letterman's joke about Sarah and Todd Palin's daughter is completely tasteless and unacceptable.
He showed complete disrespect towards all women, regardless of their age.
And, it is sad that he considers his statement an apology.
A man of his age should be ashamed of himself!
Also, we wonder what Alex Rodriguez feels about Letterman making false accusations about him?
Letterman would never have made such comments about President Obama's daughters, would he?
We think it 's time for Letterman to go.
They were not this easy on Imus!
He showed complete disrespect towards all women, regardless of their age.
And, it is sad that he considers his statement an apology.
A man of his age should be ashamed of himself!
Also, we wonder what Alex Rodriguez feels about Letterman making false accusations about him?
Letterman would never have made such comments about President Obama's daughters, would he?
We think it 's time for Letterman to go.
They were not this easy on Imus!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
JUST RELEASED:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
CDBG Formula Allocation Amounts.
Indiana's share:
Anderson - $251,845
Bloomington - $224,578
Carmel - $49,740
Columbus - $49,740
East Chicago - $365,575
Elkhart - $197,918
Evansville - $795,964
Fort Wayne - $571,495
Gary - $980,167
Goshen - $74,612
Hamilton County - $165,013
Hammond - $619,891
Indianapolis - $2,575,447
Kokomo - $265,707
La Porte - $132,958
Lafayette - $175,480
Lake County - $360,114
Michigan City - $193,547
Mishawaka - $147,277
Muncie - $385,809
New Albany - $195,513
South Bend - $750,873
Terra Haute - $496,821
West Lafayette - $117,571
Source: Governor Daniels Office
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
What happen to that $10,000,000 million Mayor England said our city would receive?
Just another photo op, and another way to deceive the citizens of New Albany.
CDBG Formula Allocation Amounts.
Indiana's share:
Anderson - $251,845
Bloomington - $224,578
Carmel - $49,740
Columbus - $49,740
East Chicago - $365,575
Elkhart - $197,918
Evansville - $795,964
Fort Wayne - $571,495
Gary - $980,167
Goshen - $74,612
Hamilton County - $165,013
Hammond - $619,891
Indianapolis - $2,575,447
Kokomo - $265,707
La Porte - $132,958
Lafayette - $175,480
Lake County - $360,114
Michigan City - $193,547
Mishawaka - $147,277
Muncie - $385,809
New Albany - $195,513
South Bend - $750,873
Terra Haute - $496,821
West Lafayette - $117,571
Source: Governor Daniels Office
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
What happen to that $10,000,000 million Mayor England said our city would receive?
Just another photo op, and another way to deceive the citizens of New Albany.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
STOP ACORN - NOW!
Since 1994, ACORN has received more than $53 million in direct federal funding. And over the years, ACORN and it's employees have also been the subject of investigations, indictments, and consent decrees in states all across the nation for election-related activities that run afoul of the law.
This isn't a political witch hunt, as many democrats claim.
The prosecutors who have brought the charges against ACORN and it's employees are both Republican and Democrat. They're doing their jobs, enforcing the law and protecting the integrity of the voting process.
Yet even as fresh charges were being filed against ACORN and it's employees in Nevada and Pennsylvania, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives worked to protect the stream of tax dollars to this organization.
They strip down language that was put in a mortgage reform bill [HR 1728] - language that would have ensured that Congress sets a high bar for who has access to your tax dollars.
Our Congress and the Administration have been on a spending spree with your money, racking up trillion dollar deficits for years down the road.
If Congress can't draw the line here - if they can't say that an organization repeatedly charged with violating the law and public trust should not have access to federal funds - where will they draw the line?
Speaker Pelosi, we think that Congress has a duty to the taxpayers to keep our hard-earned money out of the hands of those who play fast and loose with the law.
We urge our readers to contact Representative Baron Hill to bring Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's Taxpayer Protection and Anti-Fraud Act to the floor and to support it's passage.
We want to know if you are on the taxpayer's side ... or ACORN's.
Contact: Congressman Baron Hill
Jeffersonville Office
Phone: 812-288-3999
Toll free: 1-866-440-1321
Washington office:
Phone: 202-225-5315
Fax: 202-226-6866
This isn't a political witch hunt, as many democrats claim.
The prosecutors who have brought the charges against ACORN and it's employees are both Republican and Democrat. They're doing their jobs, enforcing the law and protecting the integrity of the voting process.
Yet even as fresh charges were being filed against ACORN and it's employees in Nevada and Pennsylvania, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives worked to protect the stream of tax dollars to this organization.
They strip down language that was put in a mortgage reform bill [HR 1728] - language that would have ensured that Congress sets a high bar for who has access to your tax dollars.
Our Congress and the Administration have been on a spending spree with your money, racking up trillion dollar deficits for years down the road.
If Congress can't draw the line here - if they can't say that an organization repeatedly charged with violating the law and public trust should not have access to federal funds - where will they draw the line?
Speaker Pelosi, we think that Congress has a duty to the taxpayers to keep our hard-earned money out of the hands of those who play fast and loose with the law.
We urge our readers to contact Representative Baron Hill to bring Congresswoman Michele Bachmann's Taxpayer Protection and Anti-Fraud Act to the floor and to support it's passage.
We want to know if you are on the taxpayer's side ... or ACORN's.
Contact: Congressman Baron Hill
Jeffersonville Office
Phone: 812-288-3999
Toll free: 1-866-440-1321
Washington office:
Phone: 202-225-5315
Fax: 202-226-6866
Monday, June 08, 2009
JUSTICE GINSBURG'S DECISION:
"Upon consideration of the application of counsel for the applicants, and the responses filed thereto, IT IS ORDERED that the orders of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, case no. 09-50002, dated May 31 and June 1, 2009 are stayed pending further order of the undersigned or of the court."
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Imagine that - someone in Gov't actually considering the LAW. We bet Obama hadn't even considered that one!
For secured creditors to get the short end of the stick to satisfy the UAW debt that the President of the United States owes them for more than $33,000,000 million in political contributions, is a most egregious act on the part of this administration.
It's readily apparent that Obama and the Democrats were given the union a "sweetheart deal".
Hopefully, the court will protect the bond holders and the Indiana pension funds!
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Imagine that - someone in Gov't actually considering the LAW. We bet Obama hadn't even considered that one!
For secured creditors to get the short end of the stick to satisfy the UAW debt that the President of the United States owes them for more than $33,000,000 million in political contributions, is a most egregious act on the part of this administration.
It's readily apparent that Obama and the Democrats were given the union a "sweetheart deal".
Hopefully, the court will protect the bond holders and the Indiana pension funds!
Sunday, June 07, 2009
TAXPAYER MARCH ON WASHINGTON, D.C.
With just over three months to go until patriotic Americans from all 50 states convene in Washington, DC to protest wasteful government spending.
Come join Freedom Of Speech for the:
"Taxpayers March on DC "
When: Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Where: United States Capital, West Front
1st St. NW & Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
It's time to take the tea party movement directly to Washington, DC. Come join Freedom Of Speech and thousands of state organizers and grassroots Americans from across the country as we gather in our nationls capital to deliver a message to the politicians: Enough!
We've had enough of the out of control spending, the bailouts, the growth of big government and the soaring deficits. And we reject the future tax increases to pay for all of this spending and debt down the road.
We are gathering on 9-12-2009 to deliver our message in person that we've had enough!
"We the People ~ Will Take Our Country Back!"
Come join Freedom Of Speech for the:
"Taxpayers March on DC "
When: Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM (ET)
Where: United States Capital, West Front
1st St. NW & Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC
It's time to take the tea party movement directly to Washington, DC. Come join Freedom Of Speech and thousands of state organizers and grassroots Americans from across the country as we gather in our nationls capital to deliver a message to the politicians: Enough!
We've had enough of the out of control spending, the bailouts, the growth of big government and the soaring deficits. And we reject the future tax increases to pay for all of this spending and debt down the road.
We are gathering on 9-12-2009 to deliver our message in person that we've had enough!
"We the People ~ Will Take Our Country Back!"
Saturday, June 06, 2009
CODENAME: OPERATION OVERLOAD
You will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed people of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. The free men of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle.
We will accept nothing less than victory, Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
We will accept nothing less than victory, Good luck, and let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
"NO THANK YOU..."
Hosted by Mayor & Mrs. Doug England
June 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$60.00 would buy our family groceries for an entire week. That's the real difference between a WANT and a NEED!
The Little People of New Albany
June 3, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$60.00 would buy our family groceries for an entire week. That's the real difference between a WANT and a NEED!
The Little People of New Albany
GOVERNMENT MOTORS
The tens of billions of tax dollars pumped into the auto industry have served their purpose alright!
1. They're paying for all the legal fees required to file that massive bankruptcy
2. They've insured millions of tax dollars worth of severance to the execs
3. They have made assured all the employees are screwed out of their benefits, severance pay, retirement, and
4. Last but most importantly: they have crippled and nearly disbanded the UAW, the last of the unions and the last bastion of hope for American workers!
So, remember that when you speak of the auto makers not having succeeded, your not putting yourself in the rich man's Bruno Magli shoes.
Boy, am I glad I drive a new BMW!
1. They're paying for all the legal fees required to file that massive bankruptcy
2. They've insured millions of tax dollars worth of severance to the execs
3. They have made assured all the employees are screwed out of their benefits, severance pay, retirement, and
4. Last but most importantly: they have crippled and nearly disbanded the UAW, the last of the unions and the last bastion of hope for American workers!
So, remember that when you speak of the auto makers not having succeeded, your not putting yourself in the rich man's Bruno Magli shoes.
Boy, am I glad I drive a new BMW!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
NEW ALBANY STREET PAVING SUMMARY:
Rating/Budget
Functional Classification:
Rating 1:
Major Arterial - $0.00
Minor Arterial - $0.00
Collector Streets - $93,255
Local Streets - $173,870
Alleys - $127,134
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $394,259
Rating 2:
Major Arterial - $0.00
Minor Arterial - $0.00
Collector Streets - $0.00
Local Streets - $0.00
Alleys - $89,324
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $89,324
Rating 3:
Major Arterial - $248,995
Minor Arterial - $34,755
Collector Streets - $0.00
Local Streets - $215,803
Alleys - $112,496
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $612,049
Rating 4:
Major Arterial - $142,619
Minor Arterial - $108,524
Collector Streets - $31,886
Local Streets - $913,032
Alleys - $177,828
Local Industrial
Streets - $58,212
Totals - $1,432,101
Rating 5:
Major Arterial - $320,838
Minor Arterial - $85,017
Collector Streets - $134,260
Local Streets - $937,610
Alleys - $125,149
Local Industrial
Streets - $47,802
Totals - $1,650,676
Rating 6:
Major Arterial - $320,309
Minor Arterial - $142,585
Collector Streets - $134,136
Local Streets - $1,203,935
Alleys - $106,255
Local Industrial
Streets - $49,157
Totals - $1,956,377
______________
Grand Total - $6,134,757
Source - Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Based on a comparison to the condition of other city streets, Spring Street "IS NOT" a high priority in need of repair!
Does the City of New Albany plan to spend the $2 million in paving to hand out as political favors?
Or...will they pave the "WORST STREETS" first?
Is your street one of the rough streets listed?
Functional Classification:
Rating 1:
Major Arterial - $0.00
Minor Arterial - $0.00
Collector Streets - $93,255
Local Streets - $173,870
Alleys - $127,134
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $394,259
Rating 2:
Major Arterial - $0.00
Minor Arterial - $0.00
Collector Streets - $0.00
Local Streets - $0.00
Alleys - $89,324
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $89,324
Rating 3:
Major Arterial - $248,995
Minor Arterial - $34,755
Collector Streets - $0.00
Local Streets - $215,803
Alleys - $112,496
Local Industrial
Streets - $0.00
Totals - $612,049
Rating 4:
Major Arterial - $142,619
Minor Arterial - $108,524
Collector Streets - $31,886
Local Streets - $913,032
Alleys - $177,828
Local Industrial
Streets - $58,212
Totals - $1,432,101
Rating 5:
Major Arterial - $320,838
Minor Arterial - $85,017
Collector Streets - $134,260
Local Streets - $937,610
Alleys - $125,149
Local Industrial
Streets - $47,802
Totals - $1,650,676
Rating 6:
Major Arterial - $320,309
Minor Arterial - $142,585
Collector Streets - $134,136
Local Streets - $1,203,935
Alleys - $106,255
Local Industrial
Streets - $49,157
Totals - $1,956,377
______________
Grand Total - $6,134,757
Source - Jacobi, Toombs & Lanz
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Based on a comparison to the condition of other city streets, Spring Street "IS NOT" a high priority in need of repair!
Does the City of New Albany plan to spend the $2 million in paving to hand out as political favors?
Or...will they pave the "WORST STREETS" first?
Is your street one of the rough streets listed?
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A MESSAGE TO THE MAYOR:
Mr. Mayor, please tell your Board of Works, that we want concrete poured to repair our sidewalks and curbs in front of our property!
We have been paying city taxes for years, unlike new businesses on Bank Street and State Street...
Are these concrete jobs "A political favor?"
Are you following the path of your buddy, former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick?
We have been paying city taxes for years, unlike new businesses on Bank Street and State Street...
Are these concrete jobs "A political favor?"
Are you following the path of your buddy, former East Chicago Mayor Robert Pastrick?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Code Enforcement is the commitment to provide safe, healthy and attractive living conditions for all of the residents of New Albany by ensuring the community's maintained and integrity through the enforcement of City Codes.
January 1st through December 31st 2008 Report:
Completed - Compliance by Owner or Occupants - 181
Unfounded - No violations found - 12
Ongoing - Working on or work in progress - 5
Under Investigation - Mostly abandoned/forclosed properties - 8
Referred to other Departments:
Grass and Weeds - 33
City Attorney - 3
Building Commissioner - 8
Zoning Department - 3
Street Department - 4
Traffic Division - 4
Animal Control - 1
Total Complaints Received - 262
Referred to other Departments - 56
Source: [FOIA] - Freedom Of Information Act - City of New Albany
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
These figures DO NOT justify a $12,500 monthly salary for a full time City Attorney, or a second recently hired Code Enforcement Officer!
Taxpayers are paying salaries and Departments already to clean up the city mess.
And our city remains "ONE Big Mess!"
January 1st through December 31st 2008 Report:
Completed - Compliance by Owner or Occupants - 181
Unfounded - No violations found - 12
Ongoing - Working on or work in progress - 5
Under Investigation - Mostly abandoned/forclosed properties - 8
Referred to other Departments:
Grass and Weeds - 33
City Attorney - 3
Building Commissioner - 8
Zoning Department - 3
Street Department - 4
Traffic Division - 4
Animal Control - 1
Total Complaints Received - 262
Referred to other Departments - 56
Source: [FOIA] - Freedom Of Information Act - City of New Albany
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
These figures DO NOT justify a $12,500 monthly salary for a full time City Attorney, or a second recently hired Code Enforcement Officer!
Taxpayers are paying salaries and Departments already to clean up the city mess.
And our city remains "ONE Big Mess!"
Sunday, May 17, 2009
YOU OWE IT...RIGHT, MR. MALYSZ?
Recently there was an article in the paper with the suggestion of building a new parking garage near Scribner Place with an estimated cost of $8 million dollars.
A statement was made that a new parking garage could be paid for with the PROFITS from the State Street Parking Garage.
What profit?
We think it is necessary that the council be informed about the financing and bonds for the State Street Parking Garage.
The Garage Bonds were to be paid off with TIF collections from the Downtown TIF Area.
If downtown TIF collections were not sufficient for those bond payments, then, bond payments were to be paid from EDIT Funds. In the agreement, the EDIT Funds used were to be paid back to EDIT Fund by Downtown TIF money.
At this time the State Street Parking Garage still owes the EDIT Fund $3,613,698.46 for Bond payments made out of EDIT because Downtown TIF did not produce sufficient money to make the Garage Bond payments.
Redevelopment Director Malysz stated that by the time the garage is paid off, we will pay about $3,696,350 of EDIT into the parking garage.
Director Carl Malysz stated that once the bonds are paid off, then TIF funds can be collected to refund the city the EDIT contributed.
Councilman Zurschmiede suggested recently that, we funnel the PROFITS from the State Street Garage towards construction of a New Parking Garage.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Why didn't Deputy Mayor Malysz or John Rosenbarger be honest with Councilman Zurschmiede and tell him the truth, that the city has to pay "operating expense on the State Street Garage?"
It's called robbing Peter to pay Paul!
A statement was made that a new parking garage could be paid for with the PROFITS from the State Street Parking Garage.
What profit?
We think it is necessary that the council be informed about the financing and bonds for the State Street Parking Garage.
The Garage Bonds were to be paid off with TIF collections from the Downtown TIF Area.
If downtown TIF collections were not sufficient for those bond payments, then, bond payments were to be paid from EDIT Funds. In the agreement, the EDIT Funds used were to be paid back to EDIT Fund by Downtown TIF money.
At this time the State Street Parking Garage still owes the EDIT Fund $3,613,698.46 for Bond payments made out of EDIT because Downtown TIF did not produce sufficient money to make the Garage Bond payments.
Redevelopment Director Malysz stated that by the time the garage is paid off, we will pay about $3,696,350 of EDIT into the parking garage.
Director Carl Malysz stated that once the bonds are paid off, then TIF funds can be collected to refund the city the EDIT contributed.
Councilman Zurschmiede suggested recently that, we funnel the PROFITS from the State Street Garage towards construction of a New Parking Garage.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Why didn't Deputy Mayor Malysz or John Rosenbarger be honest with Councilman Zurschmiede and tell him the truth, that the city has to pay "operating expense on the State Street Garage?"
It's called robbing Peter to pay Paul!
Friday, May 15, 2009
DO YOU NEED A JOB?
Job Application
_________Please print your real name, you will have an opportunity to make up names later.
Do you have access to a car or other vehicle?
__ Yes
__ No
__ Don't know/don't remember
If No, do you know how to hot-wire an ignition?
__ Yes
__ No
If Yes, how many homeless vagrants or illegal alien's can you transport?
__ 0-1 Coupe
__ 2-4 Sedan
__ 5-7 Minivan
__ 9-11 Conversion van
__ 12-99 School bus
__ 100-199 Semi with empty trailer
Do you know any dead people?
__ No
__ YES
If you had to make up names for some reason, which do you prefer to use?
__ Dead people
__ Disney characters
__ Members of the Dallas Cowboys/NFL team
__ Superheroes like "Batman" or "Underdog"
__ Names of cheap beers, malt liquors and wines
Please check any relevant experience?
__ Intimidating bank employees
__ Slashing tires
__ Arson
__ Breaking and Entering
__ Armed Robbery
__ Pickpocketing
__ Mail fraud
__ Real estate flipping. mortgage fraud
__ Rating sub prime debt tranches "AAA"
How would you prefer to be paid?
__ Cash
__ Check
__ Cigs
__ Cheap beers
__ Crack cocaine
__ Cans of mackerel
When can you start work?
__ Now
__ Tomorrow after 3pm
Oops, we forgot!
Don't bother applying for these positions in Nevada and other states. Nevada authorities filed criminal charges against the political advocacy group ACORN and two employees.
ACORN, Voter Fraud?
Gee, who woulda thunk it?
In the words of the Obama's former pastor Jeremiah un-Wright. "The chickens have come home to roost."
We want to hear him spread "God Da-n America now", while Obama and the dems are in leadership.
Just as "Where there's smoke, there's fire" so too "Where there's registration fraud, there's voter fraud!"
Let's not forget it was ACORN picketing banks that would not give sub-prime loans to low income households because of the risk involved.
And when the banks finally gave in to pressure from ACORN and the Democrats it created this housing bubble that just burst so conveniently before November's elections!
We wonder if Obama even understands the RICO ACT?
_________Please print your real name, you will have an opportunity to make up names later.
Do you have access to a car or other vehicle?
__ Yes
__ No
__ Don't know/don't remember
If No, do you know how to hot-wire an ignition?
__ Yes
__ No
If Yes, how many homeless vagrants or illegal alien's can you transport?
__ 0-1 Coupe
__ 2-4 Sedan
__ 5-7 Minivan
__ 9-11 Conversion van
__ 12-99 School bus
__ 100-199 Semi with empty trailer
Do you know any dead people?
__ No
__ YES
If you had to make up names for some reason, which do you prefer to use?
__ Dead people
__ Disney characters
__ Members of the Dallas Cowboys/NFL team
__ Superheroes like "Batman" or "Underdog"
__ Names of cheap beers, malt liquors and wines
Please check any relevant experience?
__ Intimidating bank employees
__ Slashing tires
__ Arson
__ Breaking and Entering
__ Armed Robbery
__ Pickpocketing
__ Mail fraud
__ Real estate flipping. mortgage fraud
__ Rating sub prime debt tranches "AAA"
How would you prefer to be paid?
__ Cash
__ Check
__ Cigs
__ Cheap beers
__ Crack cocaine
__ Cans of mackerel
When can you start work?
__ Now
__ Tomorrow after 3pm
Oops, we forgot!
Don't bother applying for these positions in Nevada and other states. Nevada authorities filed criminal charges against the political advocacy group ACORN and two employees.
ACORN, Voter Fraud?
Gee, who woulda thunk it?
In the words of the Obama's former pastor Jeremiah un-Wright. "The chickens have come home to roost."
We want to hear him spread "God Da-n America now", while Obama and the dems are in leadership.
Just as "Where there's smoke, there's fire" so too "Where there's registration fraud, there's voter fraud!"
Let's not forget it was ACORN picketing banks that would not give sub-prime loans to low income households because of the risk involved.
And when the banks finally gave in to pressure from ACORN and the Democrats it created this housing bubble that just burst so conveniently before November's elections!
We wonder if Obama even understands the RICO ACT?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
NATIONAL NURSING WEEK...
Nurses in the United States - 2.4 million
92% Percentage of registered nurses who are women
623,000 Projected growth in the number of registered nurses between 2002 and 2012. It is expected that registered nurses will experience the largest job growth of any occupation during this time period.
Indiana has 49,590 registered nurses per 100,000 resident population.
Nurses have a passion for caring for our fellow man both mentally and physically.
There are NO bonuses when your patient gets better; it is what they do.
It is an honor to recognize their efforts and remind them how valued they are and what a difference they make every, single day!
"Nurses are Exceptional and Nursing Excellence has no boundaries - anyone who has needed care, expert advise, review of the latest research, or worked side-by-side with a nurse can understand the multitudes of expertise, knowledge and compassion this profession embraces.
Just ask any nurse you know to tell you a story and you will immediately appreciate the unparalleled strength to care, lead, educate and save lives!"
Of course, giving thanks, recognition and acknowledgement is only part of the reason we celebrate National Nurses Week.
Another equally important reason is to remind the public of nursing contributions to the health and well-being of the nation.
So, as you celebrate National Nurses Week this week, we hope you will also take a few moments to reflect on some of their challenges, the stress they are so often under, and what nursing faces today.
As our favorite nurse would say: Nurses helping people, "One Life at a time!"
92% Percentage of registered nurses who are women
623,000 Projected growth in the number of registered nurses between 2002 and 2012. It is expected that registered nurses will experience the largest job growth of any occupation during this time period.
Indiana has 49,590 registered nurses per 100,000 resident population.
Nurses have a passion for caring for our fellow man both mentally and physically.
There are NO bonuses when your patient gets better; it is what they do.
It is an honor to recognize their efforts and remind them how valued they are and what a difference they make every, single day!
"Nurses are Exceptional and Nursing Excellence has no boundaries - anyone who has needed care, expert advise, review of the latest research, or worked side-by-side with a nurse can understand the multitudes of expertise, knowledge and compassion this profession embraces.
Just ask any nurse you know to tell you a story and you will immediately appreciate the unparalleled strength to care, lead, educate and save lives!"
Of course, giving thanks, recognition and acknowledgement is only part of the reason we celebrate National Nurses Week.
Another equally important reason is to remind the public of nursing contributions to the health and well-being of the nation.
So, as you celebrate National Nurses Week this week, we hope you will also take a few moments to reflect on some of their challenges, the stress they are so often under, and what nursing faces today.
As our favorite nurse would say: Nurses helping people, "One Life at a time!"
Monday, May 11, 2009
GAS UP AIR FORCE ONE, IT'S TIME TO VISIT: EGYPT, GERMANY AND FRANCE
President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will go to Egypt on June 4 to deliver a long-planned major speech aimed at Muslims worldwide. His speech is to be delivered in Cairo.
After Egypt, Obama and Clinton will travel to Germany to visit the site of the Buchenwald concentration camp, and then on to France, for the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Well, will he apologize again for all us greedy, hateful, rude Americans?
Will he appease the Muslin world?
Let's see, who was it that bombed our embassies, Marine barracks, the Cole, World Trade tower the first time, and then again on 9/11/01?
I guess O-bow-ma has found more things to apologize for.
Yes, let's call it the "Muslim World Apology Tour, Reloaded."
Perhaps, tho it's politically incorrect, he could remind Muslims that the USA has done, and is doing, more for them than they have done for each other.
Obama should be awarded the most faithless U.S. President in history.
After Egypt, Obama and Clinton will travel to Germany to visit the site of the Buchenwald concentration camp, and then on to France, for the 65th anniversary of D-Day.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Well, will he apologize again for all us greedy, hateful, rude Americans?
Will he appease the Muslin world?
Let's see, who was it that bombed our embassies, Marine barracks, the Cole, World Trade tower the first time, and then again on 9/11/01?
I guess O-bow-ma has found more things to apologize for.
Yes, let's call it the "Muslim World Apology Tour, Reloaded."
Perhaps, tho it's politically incorrect, he could remind Muslims that the USA has done, and is doing, more for them than they have done for each other.
Obama should be awarded the most faithless U.S. President in history.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
UPDATE: YOUR INVITED
Join us for the 2009 Indiana Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner with President Bill Clinton!
Please join the Indiana Democrat Party and President Bill Clinton with Special guest:
Senator Evan Bayh
Congressman Peter Visclosky
Congressman Joe Donnelly
Congressman Andre Carson
Congressman Brad Ellsworth
Congressman Baron Hill
House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer
Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson
When: Saturday, June 20th
Where: Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis
Dinner:
Marriott Ballroom
6:30 pm
$125 per person
$1250 per table
General Reception:
Marriott Ballroom
5:00pm
For more information and to make your reservation, please call 1-800-223-3387
Freedom Of Speech staff members, would like to personally thank President Clinton for sending us our "Special Invitation to attend."
See you there!
Please join the Indiana Democrat Party and President Bill Clinton with Special guest:
Senator Evan Bayh
Congressman Peter Visclosky
Congressman Joe Donnelly
Congressman Andre Carson
Congressman Brad Ellsworth
Congressman Baron Hill
House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer
Senate Democratic Leader Vi Simpson
When: Saturday, June 20th
Where: Marriott Downtown Indianapolis
350 West Maryland Street, Indianapolis
Dinner:
Marriott Ballroom
6:30 pm
$125 per person
$1250 per table
General Reception:
Marriott Ballroom
5:00pm
For more information and to make your reservation, please call 1-800-223-3387
Freedom Of Speech staff members, would like to personally thank President Clinton for sending us our "Special Invitation to attend."
See you there!
Thursday, May 07, 2009
IMMUNITY OF CONTROLLER
First mistake made by Mayor England:
IC 36-3-5-2.6
Immunity of controller and deputy controllers; exception for gross negligence
Sec. 2.6 The:
(1) controller is not liable, in an individual capacity, for any act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the controller's duty as a fiscal officer of.
(a) the consolidated city; and
(b) the county; and
(2)deputy controller is not liable, in an individual capacity, for any act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the deputy controller's duty;
unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the controller's or the deputy controller's duty.
Freedom Of Speech would like for our readers to notice the law states: "act or omission constitutes gross negligence." We've already had 1 year of gross negligence can we afford 3 more?
IC 36-3-5-2.6
Immunity of controller and deputy controllers; exception for gross negligence
Sec. 2.6 The:
(1) controller is not liable, in an individual capacity, for any act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the controller's duty as a fiscal officer of.
(a) the consolidated city; and
(b) the county; and
(2)deputy controller is not liable, in an individual capacity, for any act or omission occurring in connection with the performance of the deputy controller's duty;
unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or an intentional disregard of the controller's or the deputy controller's duty.
Freedom Of Speech would like for our readers to notice the law states: "act or omission constitutes gross negligence." We've already had 1 year of gross negligence can we afford 3 more?
Monday, May 04, 2009
LITTLE PEOPLE ~ WIN AGAIN...
Mayor England has crumbled and kicked two - way Streets on Spring Street, Market Street, Pearl and Bank Street to the curb.
England cowed down to the pressure of New Albany's very own "little people!"
Thanks to all of our reader's out there in blog land, who took the time to email and contact their council members.
Now our tax dollars can be spent to pave and improve our streets for safety and prevent damage to our cars!
Thanks to Councilman Price, Zurschmiede, and other's, who support the "Pay As You Go Plan."
We the People - works!
footnote: Repeal property taxes and the politicians (crooks) will NOT have collateral to bond out their high minded schemes.
England cowed down to the pressure of New Albany's very own "little people!"
Thanks to all of our reader's out there in blog land, who took the time to email and contact their council members.
Now our tax dollars can be spent to pave and improve our streets for safety and prevent damage to our cars!
Thanks to Councilman Price, Zurschmiede, and other's, who support the "Pay As You Go Plan."
We the People - works!
footnote: Repeal property taxes and the politicians (crooks) will NOT have collateral to bond out their high minded schemes.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
SECRETARY OF STATE, HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON: SPEAKS OUT
The United States is proud to join the international community in celebrating World Press Freedom Day and the contributions that journalist make to advancing human dignity, liberty, and prosperity.
We live in a world where the free flow of information and ideas is a powerful force for progress. Independent print, broadcast, online media outlets, and Internet blogs are more than sources of news and opinion.
They also expose abuses of power, fighting corruption, challenge assumptions, and provide constructive outlets for new ideas and dissent.
Wherever media freedom is in jeopardy, all other human rights are also under threat. A free media is essential to democracy and it fosters transparency and accountability, both of which are prerequisites for democracy.
Those who seek to abuse power and spread corruption view media freedom and internet blogs as a threat.
Instead of supporting an open press, they attempt to control or silence independent voices.
In other countries the methods they use against news organizations, internet and journalists range from restrictive laws and regulations to censorship, violence, imprisonment and even murder in foreign countries.
Such tactics are not new, and cannot go unanswered.
We are especially concerned about the citizens from our own country currently under detention abroad: individuals such as Roxana Saberi in Iran, and Euna Lee and Laura Ling in North Korea.
I want to affirm the United States strong commitment to all forms of media freedom and freedom of speech worldwide.
We will champion this cause through our diplomatic efforts and through our exchange and assistance programs. We will work in partnership with non-governmental organizations and directly with members of the media.
And we will stand with those courageous men and women who face persecution for exercising and defending the right of media freedom and freedom of speech.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
We live in a world where the free flow of information and ideas is a powerful force for progress. Independent print, broadcast, online media outlets, and Internet blogs are more than sources of news and opinion.
They also expose abuses of power, fighting corruption, challenge assumptions, and provide constructive outlets for new ideas and dissent.
Wherever media freedom is in jeopardy, all other human rights are also under threat. A free media is essential to democracy and it fosters transparency and accountability, both of which are prerequisites for democracy.
Those who seek to abuse power and spread corruption view media freedom and internet blogs as a threat.
Instead of supporting an open press, they attempt to control or silence independent voices.
In other countries the methods they use against news organizations, internet and journalists range from restrictive laws and regulations to censorship, violence, imprisonment and even murder in foreign countries.
Such tactics are not new, and cannot go unanswered.
We are especially concerned about the citizens from our own country currently under detention abroad: individuals such as Roxana Saberi in Iran, and Euna Lee and Laura Ling in North Korea.
I want to affirm the United States strong commitment to all forms of media freedom and freedom of speech worldwide.
We will champion this cause through our diplomatic efforts and through our exchange and assistance programs. We will work in partnership with non-governmental organizations and directly with members of the media.
And we will stand with those courageous men and women who face persecution for exercising and defending the right of media freedom and freedom of speech.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
Friday, May 01, 2009
SWINE FLU
Gee, we thought we had swine flu when they passed the porkulas packages!
Maybe Obama was trying to spread the pork around in Mexico as well...
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) said in February: "All those little porky things that the House put in, the money for the National Mall or the sexually transmitted diseases or the flu pandemic, they're all out."
Obama's new solution:
Just take two aspirin, lie down, and throw a few billion at it. What we now need is a "swine czar."
Obama's inexperience and stupidity in his visible response is a major screw up.
Our solution:
"Close the friggin border Mr. Obama, before you kill us all!"
Get ready for national health care.
Let's get Obama to tell us now how many deaths are required or acceptable before a treatment or vaccine is developed?
Maybe Obama was trying to spread the pork around in Mexico as well...
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) said in February: "All those little porky things that the House put in, the money for the National Mall or the sexually transmitted diseases or the flu pandemic, they're all out."
Obama's new solution:
Just take two aspirin, lie down, and throw a few billion at it. What we now need is a "swine czar."
Obama's inexperience and stupidity in his visible response is a major screw up.
Our solution:
"Close the friggin border Mr. Obama, before you kill us all!"
Get ready for national health care.
Let's get Obama to tell us now how many deaths are required or acceptable before a treatment or vaccine is developed?
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
OBAMA'S FIRST100 DAYS...
Fire up the teleprompters. It's show time tonight!
When the Obama administration crashes and burns, with approval ratings that fall through the floor, political scientists can trace it's demise to it's first hundred days.
How is he doing?
Ask the 2 million more Americans who have lost their jobs since his coronation.
Ask the 160,000 Americans living on constant alert in Iraq and the 30,000 more on their way to Afghanistan.
His first 100 days have been spent paying patronage to his liberal left supporters and covering his ineffectiveness by blaming the past administration.
For a guy that talked about hope, change and the future, he can't take his eyes off the rear view mirror.
Let's see. How to sum up Obama's first hundred days?
He's almost nationalized the Auto Companies, he's gotten a controlling in the Nations Largest Banks, he's TRASHED this country, all over the world, he seeks to take away the SECRET BALLOT, for his Union Buddies, and he intends to SILENCE DISSENT, with the imposition of the Fairness Doctrine.
Unfortunately, many of Obama's voters cannot read Dick and Jane let alone comprehend what the teleprompter is saying today versus what it said yesterday.
As they say, the ACORN does not fall far from the tree!
A week or so ago, millions went to their first protest march all over the country. The Tea Parties were ignored by the press and denied by the Obama Administration.
Guns and ammunition sales are up - with many fearing anarchy or a takeover of the USA as Obama flies the world telling all how bad the USA is.
Obama just took the wheels off the CIA bus - he might as well close the operation and declare the USA open to terrorism. Obama in his extreme wisdom says there are no fanatic Muslin Terrorists so we can now call them malcontents or some other PC name!
When the rubber meets the road, one thing is certain...the more money we put into circulation, the value of the money goes down. It, not only, puts our younger generation at risk; it devalues the savings of many Americans who played by the rules and didn't take unnecessary risks.
Do we have confidence in the President's economic Einsteins? Why should we? they were part of the reason we are in this mess.
The press can spin what Obama eats, watches, drinks and what clothes he wears. But to many of us the bottom line are results, the end results. To many of us are from Missouri the "show us" before you start blowing your horn.
And we don't care if you wear an Elmer Fudd cap, Mr. Greenjeans jeans, or are fluent in 10 different languages.
Show us!
But as Obama's daily line moves from "I inherited this mess" to "There are faint signs of light," the clock starts ticking. If there is no recovery for the next six months - and we don't think there will be.
Obama will inevitably become part of the problem, not part of the solution!
And then will come his heavy lifting. He has yet to raise taxes, regiment healthcare or provide amnesty for illegal immigrants. He hasn't closed down the car companies he now runs and he has not yet forced a 50 percent hike in utility bills with his cap-and-trade legislation.
These are all the goodies he has in store for us all.
But hey...It gets very monotonous listening to Obama speak with his constant ers and ahs and reading from the teleprompter his continuous campaign rhetoric. Why not just publish his speech on the Internet so we can read it later when we have some spare time.
Also, have you noticed?
Obama is looking more and more like Hugo Chevez every day.
Viva la revolucion bolivarista!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
CONTACT SENATOR EVAN BAYH:
Senator Evan Bayh,
We are writing to ask you to please publicly CONDEMN the recently-released "assessment" from the Department of Homeland Security warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity." Labeling citizens who attended the Indianapolis Tea Party, and returning veterans as "rightwing extremists" and associating them with white supremacists and violent anti-government groups!
Who is funding this kind of Nonsense?
Did YOU vote for this?
Why would our government spend our money attacking our veterans instead of spending our money PROTECTING us?
This report is an insult to military veterans and American citizens, and as a member of the U.S. Senate, we would like to see you and your colleagues TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY to condemn this report, verbal comments and to demand it's retraction by the Department of Homeland Security and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi!
About the Indiana Tea Party:
Yes, taxpayers are "mad as hell" and we are putting our elected officials on notice.
Elites are very comfortable with the sort of top-down, politically correct, taxpayer-funded-so-called community groups like ACORN on the left-after all, and talking points come from their friends [MSNBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, and others] and their allies in Washington to discredit us taxpayers.
Genuine, spontaneous grassroots, on the other hand, is scary to Obama, and especially the media elites who have almost completely ignored the tea party movement, attempting to silence potentially millions of Americans taking to the street.
It's a clear dereliction of their responsibility to report the news and to label taxpayers as rightwing extremist!
Words and actions have consequences, and irresponsible statements, reports and actions fuel fires that are counterproductive to democracy in America.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tries to dismiss the genuine populist outrage by calling it fake, alleging that the grassroots is really made of AstroTurf, a front for corporate interests.
The Tea Parties are structured very differently.
A general anti-tax, anti-debt, and anti-bailout rebellion doesn't advance any special interests. There is NO single leader. This is a broad effort with hundreds and thousands of "mad as hell taxpayers."
The populist backlash against our government looting of wealth via taxes, regulations, debt, and bailouts is real. The backlash over elites telling ordinary Americans how to live their lives through a media drumbeat, and forcing them to comply through laws and regulations is also real.
Tax dollars continue to enrich Washington bureaucrats and Wall Street bankers at the expense of ordinary Americans, with even higher taxes on the horizon. We are facing trillions in debt for out-of-control special interests spending at the expense of all the workers [and their children and grandchildren] in Indiana and other states who will have to pay it all back with interest!
Please, do the RIGHT thing -- publicly CONDEMN the Department of Homeland Security document, and tell House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we are NOT "Rightwing Extremist, we are Hoosiers, and we are mad as HELL!"
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY], [ZIP]
Or contact Senator Bayh at: 1-800-928-8626
http://bayh.senate.gov/
Senator Evan Bayh
131 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
We are writing to ask you to please publicly CONDEMN the recently-released "assessment" from the Department of Homeland Security warning law enforcement officials about a rise in "rightwing extremist activity." Labeling citizens who attended the Indianapolis Tea Party, and returning veterans as "rightwing extremists" and associating them with white supremacists and violent anti-government groups!
Who is funding this kind of Nonsense?
Did YOU vote for this?
Why would our government spend our money attacking our veterans instead of spending our money PROTECTING us?
This report is an insult to military veterans and American citizens, and as a member of the U.S. Senate, we would like to see you and your colleagues TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY to condemn this report, verbal comments and to demand it's retraction by the Department of Homeland Security and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi!
About the Indiana Tea Party:
Yes, taxpayers are "mad as hell" and we are putting our elected officials on notice.
Elites are very comfortable with the sort of top-down, politically correct, taxpayer-funded-so-called community groups like ACORN on the left-after all, and talking points come from their friends [MSNBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, and others] and their allies in Washington to discredit us taxpayers.
Genuine, spontaneous grassroots, on the other hand, is scary to Obama, and especially the media elites who have almost completely ignored the tea party movement, attempting to silence potentially millions of Americans taking to the street.
It's a clear dereliction of their responsibility to report the news and to label taxpayers as rightwing extremist!
Words and actions have consequences, and irresponsible statements, reports and actions fuel fires that are counterproductive to democracy in America.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tries to dismiss the genuine populist outrage by calling it fake, alleging that the grassroots is really made of AstroTurf, a front for corporate interests.
The Tea Parties are structured very differently.
A general anti-tax, anti-debt, and anti-bailout rebellion doesn't advance any special interests. There is NO single leader. This is a broad effort with hundreds and thousands of "mad as hell taxpayers."
The populist backlash against our government looting of wealth via taxes, regulations, debt, and bailouts is real. The backlash over elites telling ordinary Americans how to live their lives through a media drumbeat, and forcing them to comply through laws and regulations is also real.
Tax dollars continue to enrich Washington bureaucrats and Wall Street bankers at the expense of ordinary Americans, with even higher taxes on the horizon. We are facing trillions in debt for out-of-control special interests spending at the expense of all the workers [and their children and grandchildren] in Indiana and other states who will have to pay it all back with interest!
Please, do the RIGHT thing -- publicly CONDEMN the Department of Homeland Security document, and tell House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, we are NOT "Rightwing Extremist, we are Hoosiers, and we are mad as HELL!"
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY], [ZIP]
Or contact Senator Bayh at: 1-800-928-8626
http://bayh.senate.gov/
Senator Evan Bayh
131 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Monday, April 20, 2009
NEWS FLASH FROM WASHINGTON D.C.
General Motors plan to lay off about 1,600 white-collar works over the next few days.
GM North American President Clarke writes in his email."Even for those employees staying, it will be difficult to see our friends and co-workers leaving our company."
GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson stated: employees will get severance pay of two weeks for every year of service, up to six month's.
No news yet, as to how many of those laid off are vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, executive presidents, deputy vice presidents, and etc.
Our source in Washington states: "There will be further reductions in manpower, people that are going to affect communities, affect plants and people on the hourly and salary side of the business."
On another note.
GM plans to pay out record bonuses to it's executive staff!
GM North American President Clarke writes in his email."Even for those employees staying, it will be difficult to see our friends and co-workers leaving our company."
GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson stated: employees will get severance pay of two weeks for every year of service, up to six month's.
No news yet, as to how many of those laid off are vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, executive presidents, deputy vice presidents, and etc.
Our source in Washington states: "There will be further reductions in manpower, people that are going to affect communities, affect plants and people on the hourly and salary side of the business."
On another note.
GM plans to pay out record bonuses to it's executive staff!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
$10 MILLION PAVING BOND
1. What funds, fees, or taxes would be used to pay off the new paving bond?
2. Would the City Attorney receive a commission on the new bond?
3. What percent would that commission be?
4. Would the new bond be used to pay off current bonds?
5. What streets or projects would the new bond be used for?
6. Would the new paving bond issued be under the 2% debt limit on the city?
7. Are new bonds a way to place the debt payments on the backs of our children and grandchildren?
We should have the backbone to operate the city like a business and not put this debt burden on our children and grandchildren.
Freedom Of Speech believes taxpayers have a right to the answers of these questions!
2. Would the City Attorney receive a commission on the new bond?
3. What percent would that commission be?
4. Would the new bond be used to pay off current bonds?
5. What streets or projects would the new bond be used for?
6. Would the new paving bond issued be under the 2% debt limit on the city?
7. Are new bonds a way to place the debt payments on the backs of our children and grandchildren?
We should have the backbone to operate the city like a business and not put this debt burden on our children and grandchildren.
Freedom Of Speech believes taxpayers have a right to the answers of these questions!
Friday, April 17, 2009
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY....SHAME ON YOU!
At the request of the White House, Georgetown University covered up all the symbols in Gaston Hall, before Obama spoke, including IHS, the millennia-old monogram for the name Jesus Christ.
The Latin trigraph IHS -- Iesus Hominum Salvator -- Jesus, savior of men is such a beautiful and simple way to remember Our Lord.
Barack, have you not read the Sacred Scriptures?
Jesus told us if we acknowledge him then he will acknowledge us before the Father yet if we deny Him then He will deny us before the Father.
Why did you deny Christ his place?
Why?
Why do you wish "IHS to be covered, blocked off, and painted over like some obscene graffiti on the side of a building?
Is the Holy Name of Jesus obscene to you?
We certainly hope not!
Even the demons will bend the knee at the Name of Jesus.
St. Paul wrote in his letter to Obama: I have no idea what Jeremiah Wright taught you sir, but this lack of devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus is highly disturbing!
To Georgetown University we have a simple message:
Grow a pair.
You should be ashamed to give in to earthly rulers and acquiesce to such shameful symbolism.
You are supposed to be a Catholic Institution of higher learning and this means you may not give a platform for those espousing error or hersey to speak!
You Georgetown Jesuits need a long retreat to a monastery to rediscover what the Society of Jesus is truly about. Some actual practice of the Spiritual Exercises your founder, St. Ignatius Loyola, recommended would be useful to save your souls.
Why is the Society of Jesus refusing to defend the very Name of the Son of God on which your order was founded?
This is totally disgusting!
The Latin trigraph IHS -- Iesus Hominum Salvator -- Jesus, savior of men is such a beautiful and simple way to remember Our Lord.
Barack, have you not read the Sacred Scriptures?
Jesus told us if we acknowledge him then he will acknowledge us before the Father yet if we deny Him then He will deny us before the Father.
Why did you deny Christ his place?
Why?
Why do you wish "IHS to be covered, blocked off, and painted over like some obscene graffiti on the side of a building?
Is the Holy Name of Jesus obscene to you?
We certainly hope not!
Even the demons will bend the knee at the Name of Jesus.
St. Paul wrote in his letter to Obama: I have no idea what Jeremiah Wright taught you sir, but this lack of devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus is highly disturbing!
To Georgetown University we have a simple message:
Grow a pair.
You should be ashamed to give in to earthly rulers and acquiesce to such shameful symbolism.
You are supposed to be a Catholic Institution of higher learning and this means you may not give a platform for those espousing error or hersey to speak!
You Georgetown Jesuits need a long retreat to a monastery to rediscover what the Society of Jesus is truly about. Some actual practice of the Spiritual Exercises your founder, St. Ignatius Loyola, recommended would be useful to save your souls.
Why is the Society of Jesus refusing to defend the very Name of the Son of God on which your order was founded?
This is totally disgusting!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
THE MAYOR'S POWERS AND DUTIES
City Executive: Mayor Doug England
The mayor exercises the executive authority of the city (IC 36-4-4-3) and is primarily concerned with its day-to-day operations. The executive authority is often exercised through the board of works and safety, city departments and the heads of those departments.
Powers and Duties:
The mayor is responsible for the overall operation of city government
The mayor's powers and duties include:
* enforcing the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state * ensuring efficient government of the city
* conduct monthly meetings of department heads, adopt rules and requlations for individual departments, and arrange for unannounced audits of the accounts of each department (IC 36-4-5 through 7)
* providing a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the common council at least once a year
* providing any information regarding city affairs that the common council requests
* recommending, in writing, to the common council actions that he or she considers proper
* signing all bonds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city
The mayor serves for a term of four years, and the office is not subject to term limits. A person is eligible to serve as mayor if he or she has resided in the city for one year prior to the election (IC 3-1-8-26). If the mayor ceases to be a resident of the city, he or she forfeits the office of mayor (IC 36-4-5-2).
Mayor England's job is not to Tax and Spend!
The mayor exercises the executive authority of the city (IC 36-4-4-3) and is primarily concerned with its day-to-day operations. The executive authority is often exercised through the board of works and safety, city departments and the heads of those departments.
Powers and Duties:
The mayor is responsible for the overall operation of city government
The mayor's powers and duties include:
* enforcing the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state * ensuring efficient government of the city
* conduct monthly meetings of department heads, adopt rules and requlations for individual departments, and arrange for unannounced audits of the accounts of each department (IC 36-4-5 through 7)
* providing a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the common council at least once a year
* providing any information regarding city affairs that the common council requests
* recommending, in writing, to the common council actions that he or she considers proper
* signing all bonds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city
The mayor serves for a term of four years, and the office is not subject to term limits. A person is eligible to serve as mayor if he or she has resided in the city for one year prior to the election (IC 3-1-8-26). If the mayor ceases to be a resident of the city, he or she forfeits the office of mayor (IC 36-4-5-2).
Mayor England's job is not to Tax and Spend!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
LET'S REVIEW:
2009 - Economic crisis - 8.5% unemployment. Obama borrows $3 trillion from the Chinese, bails out banks and auto companies, drives DOW down 2000 points, a $409.6 billion omnibus budget bill, a $3.6 trillion budget, spends almost no time in Washington, goes on late night comedy show, takes 500 people for a meaningless show in Europe.
Then, President Obama told an audience in Strasbourg that the US had been "arrogant" and "dismissive" towards it's allies.
For a President to continue to blame the past, and to denigrate America whenever he can, is a complete and utter disgrace.
We have troops overseas being wounded and making scarifies while the leftist do-nothing "president" makes like a celebrity.
He is sending more troops who again are risking their lives, while he mouth's this stuff just to "appear" popular to Europe.
Who cares what Europe or any country thinks? Do they ask our permission before doing anything?
Did Russia check in before murdering and bombing in Georgia?
Did China check in before brutalizing people in Tibet.
Do the dictators of South America ask us our opinion of how they treat their peasants?
Do the Arabs check in before they behead and flog people.
How about Europe having to be bailed out of major wars in the past hundred years by the blood of young American soldiers.
How many Europeans died?
Obama is an embarrassment to the entire nation.
It will be interesting though, when Obama starts to pull out troops to save money.
Who will the Europeans call in when they need help?
"Arrogant Americans again?"
Where does Obama get the nerve to say that Americans are arrogant, the people of the U.S. are great people they are hard workers and they give to every nation and all people who need help, they give money, and food and clothes.
They have shed their blood on all lands of this world, so others can have the freedom like the U.S. has.
"Obama is a man of many words, but NOT a man of his word."
To all those who voted for him, congratulations!
Here's your so called ...Change!
Then, President Obama told an audience in Strasbourg that the US had been "arrogant" and "dismissive" towards it's allies.
For a President to continue to blame the past, and to denigrate America whenever he can, is a complete and utter disgrace.
We have troops overseas being wounded and making scarifies while the leftist do-nothing "president" makes like a celebrity.
He is sending more troops who again are risking their lives, while he mouth's this stuff just to "appear" popular to Europe.
Who cares what Europe or any country thinks? Do they ask our permission before doing anything?
Did Russia check in before murdering and bombing in Georgia?
Did China check in before brutalizing people in Tibet.
Do the dictators of South America ask us our opinion of how they treat their peasants?
Do the Arabs check in before they behead and flog people.
How about Europe having to be bailed out of major wars in the past hundred years by the blood of young American soldiers.
How many Europeans died?
Obama is an embarrassment to the entire nation.
It will be interesting though, when Obama starts to pull out troops to save money.
Who will the Europeans call in when they need help?
"Arrogant Americans again?"
Where does Obama get the nerve to say that Americans are arrogant, the people of the U.S. are great people they are hard workers and they give to every nation and all people who need help, they give money, and food and clothes.
They have shed their blood on all lands of this world, so others can have the freedom like the U.S. has.
"Obama is a man of many words, but NOT a man of his word."
To all those who voted for him, congratulations!
Here's your so called ...Change!
Friday, April 03, 2009
MAIL CALL...
A French doctor says, Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take a kidney out of a man, put it in another, and have him looking for work in six weeks,
A German Dr. says that is nothing we can take a lung out of one person, put it in another, and having him looking for work in 4 weeks.
The Russian Dr. says in my country medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one person, and have them both looking for work in 2 weeks.
An American Dr. not to be outdone, says you guys are way behind. We recently took a man with NO brains out of Illinois, put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work!
A German Dr. says that is nothing we can take a lung out of one person, put it in another, and having him looking for work in 4 weeks.
The Russian Dr. says in my country medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one person, and have them both looking for work in 2 weeks.
An American Dr. not to be outdone, says you guys are way behind. We recently took a man with NO brains out of Illinois, put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work!
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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