Have you ever heard of Prichard, Alabama?
The City of Prichard had NO money to award overtime or make more hires and did it anyway. Their mayor spent tax dollars like a drunken sailor, their controller kept poor records and the city council passed pretty much what ever the mayor wanted. The Mayor also encouraged public safety employees to bank compensatory time, sick time and vacation time.
"Mayor Ron Davis and members of the City Council say they were saddled with a plan that was doomed long before they took office. (Does this sound familiar?) They even imply that some public safety workers "juiced the system" while still working in order to ensure a better retirement for themselves as reported by Robert McClendon, Press-Register."
To make a long story short, in 2003, an auditor caution Pritchard, Alabama that the town would run out of money by 2009. Did the mayor and the council members sell city assets and cut corners?
Nope! Six years later, exactly as predicted, Pritchard ran out of money. For the last two years city public service employees have not received NOT one pension check.
Why are we sharing this with you?
Have you read the 2010 State Board of Account Audit or the News and Tribune dated July 8, 2011?
City Controller Kay Garry said "spending in the fire, police and emergency communications department accounted for 78 percent of the annual general fund budget by her last calculation."
Which is it Mrs. Garry?
How about telling the newspaper and the taxpayers the truth.
No wonder the State Board of Accounts could not Audit 9 of the City's Accounts out of 20!
It is our opinion that if you are controller you should be handing out these figures to each and every last one of our 9 council members.
How many times have you sat through a council meeting and Mrs. Garry stated: "let me get back to you on that dollar amount or that information!"
This woman has been city controller through several administrations. She should know this information like she knows her own social security number.
Well, Mrs. Garry, Freedom Of Speech caught you in another BIG-FAT lie.
Yes, we are calling you a liar, Mrs. Garry!
You do the math, taxpayers, like we did...
For the Fiscal Year Ending 2010
(CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report:
Fire Department.....$7,805,238.81
Police Department..$6,481,073.57
Communications
Department............$794,903.01
_________________________
Total.......................$14,081,215.39
How did you "ever" come up with the 78% of our General Fund, Bull-Shit, Mrs. Garry?
Yes, we are very much aware both city and county will be paying equal part for the Communications Department in the future.
Freedom Of Speech would like to share with you the taxpayer what the Police and Fire Department salary's, health care, longevity, perfs and their pensions cost you in 2010:
Police Dept. Salaries......$6,481,073.57
Police Pensions.............$1,804,791.06
Fire Dept. Salaries.........$7,805,238.81
Fire Pensions................$2,158,130.70
___________________________
Total.............................$17,249,234.14
Source: (CTAR-2) Annual Financial Report, furnished to us by DLGF, Department of Local Government
In the News and Tribune dated February 18, 2011 it states: The 2010 budget was also "about $15.8 million", yet the city incurred about a $1.8 shortfall.
Facts:
* In 2010 our Council approved $500,000 for the NAPD and the money disappeared
(Where's the money, Doug?)
* TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS:
During 2010, a temporary transfer of $500,000 was made from the TIF Grantline Fund to the General Fund for cash flow purposes without an ordinance or resolution being approved by the common council.
Source: see page 31 of the 2010 Audit
Our final thoughts: Mayor England stated in a recent News and Tribune article, it's time to move on and put this behind us!
Our city is in a big financial mess, thanks to Mayor England for all of his mismanaging of our tax dollars. He's not only mismanaged our tax dollars he has committed "malfeasance", he's lied to our city council, he's lied to you the taxpayers, and he's TIF and expanded TIF's to the point we are headed towards bankruptcy just like Prichard, Alabama and other cities.
If you don't believe us read the 2010 Audit, then do the math. There are 16 departments paid from our General Fund. If those 3 departments are costing $14,081,215.39, with a approved budget of about $15.8 million and the England administration and the controller knows you can not use TIF Funds for salaries, or borrow money from one fund to another fund without council approval, our city is doomed!
The last 3 years, 6 months and 19 days has been nothing more than a shell game England has played so he can keep spending money we don't have.
Do you taxpayers really want Doug England sitting on our council in 2012?
We need a "forensic audit" done...NOW!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
FLASHBACK TO MARCH 2006....
"The fact that we are here today to debate rising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies. Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today on the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership, Americans deserve better."
Barack Hussein Obama, March 2006
Barack Hussein Obama, March 2006
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
DEBT LIMIT...
Instead of figuring out how high or whether or not to raise the debt limit, they all need to be in a room figuring out what they can cut in spending to prevent the necessity of raising the debt threshold!
This is the time and place to be frugal.
To continue reckless spending on credit as we have done for years is NOT working. If that means that we shut down the Department of Energy, Hud, Education, Agriculture, lay off federal employees, then do it. Cut government to the bone and then, and only then talk about adding to the debt.
There is simply to much waste and fraud to claim we must increase the debt limit.
Our final thoughts:
Obama's solution is: "eat your PEAS American! " We say: stand strong and call his bluff. Just remember Republicans and Democrats all Obama gives a damn about is getting reelected!
What Americans need is jobs, jobs and more jobs.
So, how's that Hope & Change working for you?
"Don't blame us, we voted for Hillary Clinton!"
This is the time and place to be frugal.
To continue reckless spending on credit as we have done for years is NOT working. If that means that we shut down the Department of Energy, Hud, Education, Agriculture, lay off federal employees, then do it. Cut government to the bone and then, and only then talk about adding to the debt.
There is simply to much waste and fraud to claim we must increase the debt limit.
Our final thoughts:
Obama's solution is: "eat your PEAS American! " We say: stand strong and call his bluff. Just remember Republicans and Democrats all Obama gives a damn about is getting reelected!
What Americans need is jobs, jobs and more jobs.
So, how's that Hope & Change working for you?
"Don't blame us, we voted for Hillary Clinton!"
Friday, July 08, 2011
TO: NAC AND JEFF GILLENWATER...
The law does not state "Planned Parenthood (1) is barred from receiving federal funds." Federal law prohibits the use of Federal dollars for abortion funding. Planned Parenthood (2) accepts federal dollars. Planned Parenthood provides (3) abortions with these federal dollars.
Planned Parenthood claims, along with NAC and Mr. Gillenwater this bill is dangerous and would have a "devastating impact on women's health" that is a bare face lie! Planned Parenthood always (4) uses this ridiculous statement when their funding is in danger. They know their biggest money maker is abortion. Abortion is their CASH cow.
Of course defunding Planned Parenthood actually improves the health care services for female preventive care like breast and cervical cancer screening and other test.
Listen up, NAC and Jeff Gillenwater: Indiana owes Planned Parenthood nothing. You are not the spokespeople for all citizens of the state.
Planned Parenthood is NOT the only avenue to birth control, PAP smears, cancer screening or other preventative treatment. These procedures can be done at the local county health clinic. There is no reason that taxpayers should be forced to support Planned Parenthood.
It's a sick and sad day when an abortion industry which gets upwards of a million dollars a day from federal government.
Indiana is making its own funding decisions by following the law.
Thank God for State Rep. Clere. We need more courageous men like him to stand up for what is right and moral. The non-abortion services offered by Planned Parenthood are available through many other healthcare providers in the State of Indiana, so there is no reduction in service available to women in Indiana due to this reduction in funding for Planned Parenthood.
We truly believe that it is very important to honor a woman's right to choose...but only as it pertains to getting pregnant or not (the man has a choice too, snip-snip).
Once a new life has been created in the mother's womb, her only real moral choice for the man and woman is whether they will raise the child or make an adoption plan.
According to the 10th Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
And last we heard, the Indiana lawmakers and State Rep. Ed Clere knew a bit more about running a state than NAC, and the abortion clinic down the road, Mr. Gillenwater.
You're entitled to your opinion, NAC and Mr. Gillenwater, but not your so called 'scare tactics' and your own made up lies about State Rep. Ed Clere!
Thank you State Rep. Clere for hitting the nail right on the head, when it comes to taxpayers money and the real facts.
Planned Parenthood claims, along with NAC and Mr. Gillenwater this bill is dangerous and would have a "devastating impact on women's health" that is a bare face lie! Planned Parenthood always (4) uses this ridiculous statement when their funding is in danger. They know their biggest money maker is abortion. Abortion is their CASH cow.
Of course defunding Planned Parenthood actually improves the health care services for female preventive care like breast and cervical cancer screening and other test.
Listen up, NAC and Jeff Gillenwater: Indiana owes Planned Parenthood nothing. You are not the spokespeople for all citizens of the state.
Planned Parenthood is NOT the only avenue to birth control, PAP smears, cancer screening or other preventative treatment. These procedures can be done at the local county health clinic. There is no reason that taxpayers should be forced to support Planned Parenthood.
It's a sick and sad day when an abortion industry which gets upwards of a million dollars a day from federal government.
Indiana is making its own funding decisions by following the law.
Thank God for State Rep. Clere. We need more courageous men like him to stand up for what is right and moral. The non-abortion services offered by Planned Parenthood are available through many other healthcare providers in the State of Indiana, so there is no reduction in service available to women in Indiana due to this reduction in funding for Planned Parenthood.
We truly believe that it is very important to honor a woman's right to choose...but only as it pertains to getting pregnant or not (the man has a choice too, snip-snip).
Once a new life has been created in the mother's womb, her only real moral choice for the man and woman is whether they will raise the child or make an adoption plan.
According to the 10th Amendment, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."
And last we heard, the Indiana lawmakers and State Rep. Ed Clere knew a bit more about running a state than NAC, and the abortion clinic down the road, Mr. Gillenwater.
You're entitled to your opinion, NAC and Mr. Gillenwater, but not your so called 'scare tactics' and your own made up lies about State Rep. Ed Clere!
Thank you State Rep. Clere for hitting the nail right on the head, when it comes to taxpayers money and the real facts.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
WHAT THE TRIBUNE REFUSES TO PRINT...
After reading the News & Tribune this week. We've decided that the local newspaper refuses to print the facts and only allows Mayor England to spin it his own way!
Is the Tribune bias when it comes to Doug England?
We always thought the newspaper should keep readers informed of their actions of our local government, our tax dollars, and accurate account of the performances of elected and appointed officials.
We have yet read not one line of criticism against England, Garry, Gibson or Malysz over the recent audit, or the mismanagement of tax dollars over the last 3 1/2 years.
Is this causing the "Tribune readership" to drop?
Since our local newspaper hasn't print all the facts (that affect each of us and our wallets) how about the facts they refused to put in print of the 2010 City Audit.
We think every taxpayer should know the ugly truth about the England Administration.
Grab yourself a big mug of coffee you might want to throw in some Jack Daniels just to numb the anger!
* 2010 - Overdrawn Cash Balances:
General Fund...............$2,296,002
Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund.............$232,954
Park & Recreation
Fund...........................$159,654
Sanitation...................$5,636,473
EDIT Bond Interest......$2,913
Routinely overdrawn funds could be an indicator of serious financial problems which should be investigated by the governmental unit.
* 2010 - Excess Amount Of Budgeted Appropriations:
General Fund...............$1,766,129
Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund..............$189,129
Walking Patrol Fund....$29,315
Riverfront Heritage
Fund...........................$13,544
_________________________
TOTAL........................$1,998,707
Indiana Code 6-1.1-18-4 states in part "the proper officers of a political subdivision shall appropriate funds in such a manner that the expenditures for a year do not exceed the budget for that year as finally determined under this article."
* "The City has an employee who holds the position of Public Works Project Supervisor. This position serves as the project coordinator/manager for the public works of the City including those within the City's various TIF Districts. During the audit period there were multiple public works projects being managed by this employee. The majority of these projects occurred within the different TIF Districts. Separate funds are maintained to account for the activity for each TIF District. The salary of this employee should be allocated to each of the applicable funds based on the time spent on each project. A record of hours spent on each project was not presented for audit and the entire salary of this employee was charged to the TIF Grantline Road Fund."
Freedom Of Speech would like to know who this employee is, how much he is being paid and what FUND he is now being paid out of?
It is illegal to use TIF money for salaries.
* "The city has an ordinance (G-10-13) setting the rates to be charged for sewer disposal. We noted that City owned facilities ARE NOT being billed for sewer disposal charges. The rate ordinances does not provide provisions to exempt City owned facilities. Prior to January 2009, sewer billing were being handled by an outside contractor and the City was being billed for sewer charges for facilities it owned. In January 2009, the city brought the sewer billing in house and it was at this time that billings to city owned facilities stopped."
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask who authorized this, and when will they be paying there last two years of sewers bills and late fees?
When you read the complete 53 pages of the 2010 City of New Albany Audit. (1) You either want to quit paying your own sewer bills. (2) move (3) pray England does not end up on our council. (4) you see all the greedy corruption in a small town (with less than 37,000 people) and wonder why NO one ever demands accountability or why NO one is ever prosecuted.
Same England, same excuses, same problems, every time he's in office!
Our final thoughts, it's a damn shame we have spineless council members, a worthless prosecutor, and a group of arrogant, greedy Son-of-a-Bitches running this town!
footnote: Garry said June 23, 2011 "the sanitation fund actually had a positive cash flow of $84,740 last year." But her own end of the year report shows we only had $80,464.89 ending cash sanitation fund balance. We wonder where the other $4,276.89 went?
We demand that you Mrs. Garry & Douglas B. England resign. It is our opinion you two are NOT fit to handle taxpayers money!
Do you really want Doug England sitting on our council?
Is the Tribune bias when it comes to Doug England?
We always thought the newspaper should keep readers informed of their actions of our local government, our tax dollars, and accurate account of the performances of elected and appointed officials.
We have yet read not one line of criticism against England, Garry, Gibson or Malysz over the recent audit, or the mismanagement of tax dollars over the last 3 1/2 years.
Is this causing the "Tribune readership" to drop?
Since our local newspaper hasn't print all the facts (that affect each of us and our wallets) how about the facts they refused to put in print of the 2010 City Audit.
We think every taxpayer should know the ugly truth about the England Administration.
Grab yourself a big mug of coffee you might want to throw in some Jack Daniels just to numb the anger!
* 2010 - Overdrawn Cash Balances:
General Fund...............$2,296,002
Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund.............$232,954
Park & Recreation
Fund...........................$159,654
Sanitation...................$5,636,473
EDIT Bond Interest......$2,913
Routinely overdrawn funds could be an indicator of serious financial problems which should be investigated by the governmental unit.
* 2010 - Excess Amount Of Budgeted Appropriations:
General Fund...............$1,766,129
Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund..............$189,129
Walking Patrol Fund....$29,315
Riverfront Heritage
Fund...........................$13,544
_________________________
TOTAL........................$1,998,707
Indiana Code 6-1.1-18-4 states in part "the proper officers of a political subdivision shall appropriate funds in such a manner that the expenditures for a year do not exceed the budget for that year as finally determined under this article."
* "The City has an employee who holds the position of Public Works Project Supervisor. This position serves as the project coordinator/manager for the public works of the City including those within the City's various TIF Districts. During the audit period there were multiple public works projects being managed by this employee. The majority of these projects occurred within the different TIF Districts. Separate funds are maintained to account for the activity for each TIF District. The salary of this employee should be allocated to each of the applicable funds based on the time spent on each project. A record of hours spent on each project was not presented for audit and the entire salary of this employee was charged to the TIF Grantline Road Fund."
Freedom Of Speech would like to know who this employee is, how much he is being paid and what FUND he is now being paid out of?
It is illegal to use TIF money for salaries.
* "The city has an ordinance (G-10-13) setting the rates to be charged for sewer disposal. We noted that City owned facilities ARE NOT being billed for sewer disposal charges. The rate ordinances does not provide provisions to exempt City owned facilities. Prior to January 2009, sewer billing were being handled by an outside contractor and the City was being billed for sewer charges for facilities it owned. In January 2009, the city brought the sewer billing in house and it was at this time that billings to city owned facilities stopped."
Freedom Of Speech would like to ask who authorized this, and when will they be paying there last two years of sewers bills and late fees?
More of England's "selective billing" in our fair city!
* "The state was unable to confirm that all of the city's financial transactions were properly accounted for last year."When you read the complete 53 pages of the 2010 City of New Albany Audit. (1) You either want to quit paying your own sewer bills. (2) move (3) pray England does not end up on our council. (4) you see all the greedy corruption in a small town (with less than 37,000 people) and wonder why NO one ever demands accountability or why NO one is ever prosecuted.
Same England, same excuses, same problems, every time he's in office!
Our final thoughts, it's a damn shame we have spineless council members, a worthless prosecutor, and a group of arrogant, greedy Son-of-a-Bitches running this town!
footnote: Garry said June 23, 2011 "the sanitation fund actually had a positive cash flow of $84,740 last year." But her own end of the year report shows we only had $80,464.89 ending cash sanitation fund balance. We wonder where the other $4,276.89 went?
We demand that you Mrs. Garry & Douglas B. England resign. It is our opinion you two are NOT fit to handle taxpayers money!
Do you really want Doug England sitting on our council?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
UNDER GOD...
If you visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., you will find it inscribed with the text of the Gettysburg Address, including the phrase, "that this nation, under God, shall have a new the birth of Freedom."
All media elitists need to go to Afghanistan to fight for that wasteful misuse of your freedom of speech. You (NBC) have squandered your credibility with the American Public on this single despicable act.
In GOD we Trust...not you anyway!
All media elitists need to go to Afghanistan to fight for that wasteful misuse of your freedom of speech. You (NBC) have squandered your credibility with the American Public on this single despicable act.
In GOD we Trust...not you anyway!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
THE SCAM OF ALL SCAMS....
* 111 condo units priced at $182,000 up to $1.26 million
* 550 parking spaces and a 65,000 square foot public plaza
* Commercial space to include restaurants, a grocery market and movie theater
* Development would overlook the Ohio River
They say this project will NOT cost the taxpayers NOT one red cent.
Wrong! Another Malysz lie!
When TIF funds are NOT there to make the "bond payments" they will have to use EDIT Funds.
Let us refresh your memory:
Redevelopment minutes of November 14, 2001, the State Street Parking Garage Bond were to be paid off with TIF collections from the Downtown TIF area. The Downtown TIF area were NOT sufficient for those bond payments. State Street Parking Garage Bond payments were paid for through EDIT.
At this time the State Street Parking Garage and Mr. Malysz owes our EDIT Fund:
$3,613,698.46
Why would we ever want to invest in another parking garage?
We are sick and tired of being "lied" to by Doug England and Carl Malysz!
This is truly the Scam of all Scams...
* 550 parking spaces and a 65,000 square foot public plaza
* Commercial space to include restaurants, a grocery market and movie theater
* Development would overlook the Ohio River
They say this project will NOT cost the taxpayers NOT one red cent.
Wrong! Another Malysz lie!
When TIF funds are NOT there to make the "bond payments" they will have to use EDIT Funds.
Let us refresh your memory:
Redevelopment minutes of November 14, 2001, the State Street Parking Garage Bond were to be paid off with TIF collections from the Downtown TIF area. The Downtown TIF area were NOT sufficient for those bond payments. State Street Parking Garage Bond payments were paid for through EDIT.
At this time the State Street Parking Garage and Mr. Malysz owes our EDIT Fund:
$3,613,698.46
Why would we ever want to invest in another parking garage?
We are sick and tired of being "lied" to by Doug England and Carl Malysz!
This is truly the Scam of all Scams...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY....
It's Flag Day and it's time to celebrate.
Today's celebration of Flag Day marks 234 years since the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the nation's symbol on June 14, 1777.
The flag is the sympol of our great country. It's not a piece of cloth. It's you, it's us. It's our professors, our farmers. It's our electricians. Our teachers. It's all of our institutions and our schools. Our flag is us and that's how we look at it.
So, fly YOUR flag today and show your pride in America!
Today's celebration of Flag Day marks 234 years since the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the nation's symbol on June 14, 1777.
The flag is the sympol of our great country. It's not a piece of cloth. It's you, it's us. It's our professors, our farmers. It's our electricians. Our teachers. It's all of our institutions and our schools. Our flag is us and that's how we look at it.
So, fly YOUR flag today and show your pride in America!
Thursday, June 09, 2011
WHAT ENGLAND "DOES NOT" WANT YOU TO KNOW OR SEE...PART 2
New Albany Fire Department Budget for 2011:
Salaries:
Chief.........................$66,681.89
Deputy Chief.............$58,290.78
(6) Battalion Chiefs/
(5) Intermediates......$622,938.77
(19) Captains.............$1,075,446.24
(18) Sergents............$957,286.57
(27) Firefighters.......$1,261,694.57
(1) Secretary............$24,261.07
Off Duty Court
Appearance.............$500.00
Holiday Pay.............$471,606.01
Overtime Pay...........$30,000.00
Vacation sell back....$70,000.00
Mot. Sell back Pay....$25,000.00
Other Payroll...........$80,000.00
Social Security.........$66,000.00
Perf Civil..................$1,100.00
Clothing Allowance..$125,000.00
Perf Firefighters......$1,000,000.00
Ins. Administration.$80,000.00
Ins. Claims..............$1,000,000.00
Wellness (Free memberships
at the YMCA............$12,000.00
Dental Insurance....$80,000.00
__________________________
Total: $7,266,307.00
Supplies:
Office Supplies..........$2,000.00
Printing Reports.......$500.00
Fuel - Diesel..............$42,000.00
Oil - Lube..................$1,500.00
Tires.........................$5,000.00
Inst. Supplies............$5,000.00
Cleaning Supplies.....$5,000.00
Other Garage............$7,000.00
Other OP Sup............$1,000.00
B1/RP Sup................$4,000.00
Eng. Rep. Sup...........$7,500.00
Other Supplies.........$7,500.00
Chemicals................$1,500.00
Hazmat....................$3,500.00
_____________________
Total: 91,000.00
Contract Services...$3,500.00
Postage..................$300.00
Travel Expenses.....$1,000.00
Telephone..............$19,300.00
Other Printing.......$1,000.00
Gen. Insurance......$120,000.00
Workman's Comp..$122,000.00
Electric..................$28,000.00
Natural Gas...........$40,000.00
Water....................$14,412.00
Stormwater...........$3,000.00
Building Rep.........$7,000.00
Equip. Repairs......$33,500.00
Radio Maintance...$3,000.00
Fire Hose Main.....$4,500.00
Dues.....................$800.00
Other Services......$3,000.00
______________________
Total: $403,012.00
Training Tower.......$100,000.00
______________________
Total cost to Taxpayers for 68 NAFD Firefighters & Equipment:
$7,860,321.00
Source: Kay Garry, Controller
Now, you know why the City of New Albany is Broke and on the verge of Bankruptcy!
When you add:
NAPD Salaries & Cars:.. $6,787,400.00
NAFD Salaries & Equip..$7,860,321.00
____________________________
Total: $14,647,721.00
footnote:Would you like to know how much our Budget was approved for?
Guess who negotiated these two contracts? Doug England and City Attorney Shane Gibson. BTW, that's not counting the other 16 Department paid out of our General Fund.
Do you really want Doug England sitting on the next Council or Shane Gibson as City Attorney ever again?
"Hell NO!"
Salaries:
Chief.........................$66,681.89
Deputy Chief.............$58,290.78
(6) Battalion Chiefs/
(5) Intermediates......$622,938.77
(19) Captains.............$1,075,446.24
(18) Sergents............$957,286.57
(27) Firefighters.......$1,261,694.57
(1) Secretary............$24,261.07
Off Duty Court
Appearance.............$500.00
Holiday Pay.............$471,606.01
Overtime Pay...........$30,000.00
Vacation sell back....$70,000.00
Mot. Sell back Pay....$25,000.00
Other Payroll...........$80,000.00
Social Security.........$66,000.00
Perf Civil..................$1,100.00
Clothing Allowance..$125,000.00
Perf Firefighters......$1,000,000.00
Ins. Administration.$80,000.00
Ins. Claims..............$1,000,000.00
Wellness (Free memberships
at the YMCA............$12,000.00
Dental Insurance....$80,000.00
__________________________
Total: $7,266,307.00
Supplies:
Office Supplies..........$2,000.00
Printing Reports.......$500.00
Fuel - Diesel..............$42,000.00
Oil - Lube..................$1,500.00
Tires.........................$5,000.00
Inst. Supplies............$5,000.00
Cleaning Supplies.....$5,000.00
Other Garage............$7,000.00
Other OP Sup............$1,000.00
B1/RP Sup................$4,000.00
Eng. Rep. Sup...........$7,500.00
Other Supplies.........$7,500.00
Chemicals................$1,500.00
Hazmat....................$3,500.00
_____________________
Total: 91,000.00
Contract Services...$3,500.00
Postage..................$300.00
Travel Expenses.....$1,000.00
Telephone..............$19,300.00
Other Printing.......$1,000.00
Gen. Insurance......$120,000.00
Workman's Comp..$122,000.00
Electric..................$28,000.00
Natural Gas...........$40,000.00
Water....................$14,412.00
Stormwater...........$3,000.00
Building Rep.........$7,000.00
Equip. Repairs......$33,500.00
Radio Maintance...$3,000.00
Fire Hose Main.....$4,500.00
Dues.....................$800.00
Other Services......$3,000.00
______________________
Total: $403,012.00
Training Tower.......$100,000.00
______________________
Total cost to Taxpayers for 68 NAFD Firefighters & Equipment:
$7,860,321.00
Source: Kay Garry, Controller
Now, you know why the City of New Albany is Broke and on the verge of Bankruptcy!
When you add:
NAPD Salaries & Cars:.. $6,787,400.00
NAFD Salaries & Equip..$7,860,321.00
____________________________
Total: $14,647,721.00
footnote:Would you like to know how much our Budget was approved for?
Guess who negotiated these two contracts? Doug England and City Attorney Shane Gibson. BTW, that's not counting the other 16 Department paid out of our General Fund.
Do you really want Doug England sitting on the next Council or Shane Gibson as City Attorney ever again?
"Hell NO!"
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
WHAT ENGLAND "DOES NOT" WANT YOU TO KNOW OR SEE...PART 1
* New Albany Police Department Budget for 2011:
Salaries.......................$3,600,000.00
Off Duty Court.............$8,000.00
Holiday Pay.................$360,000.00
Overtime.....................$75,000.00
____________________________
Total: $4,043,000.00
* NAPD Employee Benefits:
S/S & Med. FICA...........$57,000.00
P.E.R.F. (Civilian).........$5,200.00
Unemployment Comp...$1,000.00
Dental & Other Ins........$70,000.00
__________________________
Total: $133,200.00
* NAPD Other Personal Services:
Clothing Allowance......$65,000.00
P.E.R.F. (Police)...........$775,000.00
Ins. Admin. Fee............$41,000.00
Ins. Medical Claims......$951,000.00
__________________________
Total: $1,632,000.00
__________________________
Total Personal Service for NAPD:
$6,008,200.00
Office:
Office Supplies..........$14,000.00
Printing....................$5,000.00
Official Reports........$500.00
_______________________
Total: $19,500.00
Operating Supplies:
Gasoline..................$150,000.00
Oil & Lubricants......$4,000.00
Tires & Tubes..........$15,000.00
Medical..................$1,000.00
K-9 Supplies..........$4,000.00
______________________
Total: $164,000.00
* Repair & Maintenance Supplies:
Other Garage Supplies....$36,700.00
Equipment Repair Supplies....$3,000.00 _____________________________
Total: $39,700.00
* Other Supplies:
Criminal Inv. Division............$7,000.00 ____________________________
Total Supplies: $250,200.00
Contract Legal Services......$2,500.00 __________________________
Total: $2,500.00
* Communication & Transportation:
Postage............................$500.00
Travel Expenses...............$3,000.00
Telephone........................$40,000.00
___________________________
Total: $43,500.00
*Repairs & Maintenance:
Equipment Repairs.........$35,000.00
Radio Maintenance........$20,000.00
Records Mag. System.....$15,000.00
__________________________
Total: $70,000.00
* Debt Services:
* Insurance:
Police Liability Ins........$80,000.00
Workers Comp.............$50,000.00
__________________________
TOTAL: $130,000.00
__________________________
Total Other Services & Charges: $269,000.00
Total Capital Outlays.....$200,000.00 ___________________________
Total cost to Taxpayers for 68 NAPD Officers & Police Cars:
$6,787,400.000
Source: Kay Garry, Controller
Now, you know why the City Of New Albany is Broke and on the verge of bankruptcy!
footnote: In addition to the above figures, over the last 12 months the council has appropriated $500,000 for police cars and five new hires which (disappeared). Last nights council meeting they appropriated $175,000 for 7 new police cars. Three will be SUV's and four cars. And, the NAPD is still $1.8 million in the red!
Something here, doesn't pass the smell test.
Salaries.......................$3,600,000.00
Off Duty Court.............$8,000.00
Holiday Pay.................$360,000.00
Overtime.....................$75,000.00
____________________________
Total: $4,043,000.00
* NAPD Employee Benefits:
S/S & Med. FICA...........$57,000.00
P.E.R.F. (Civilian).........$5,200.00
Unemployment Comp...$1,000.00
Dental & Other Ins........$70,000.00
__________________________
Total: $133,200.00
* NAPD Other Personal Services:
Clothing Allowance......$65,000.00
P.E.R.F. (Police)...........$775,000.00
Ins. Admin. Fee............$41,000.00
Ins. Medical Claims......$951,000.00
__________________________
Total: $1,632,000.00
__________________________
Total Personal Service for NAPD:
$6,008,200.00
Office:
Office Supplies..........$14,000.00
Printing....................$5,000.00
Official Reports........$500.00
_______________________
Total: $19,500.00
Operating Supplies:
Gasoline..................$150,000.00
Oil & Lubricants......$4,000.00
Tires & Tubes..........$15,000.00
Medical..................$1,000.00
K-9 Supplies..........$4,000.00
______________________
Total: $164,000.00
* Repair & Maintenance Supplies:
Other Garage Supplies....$36,700.00
Equipment Repair Supplies....$3,000.00 _____________________________
Total: $39,700.00
* Other Supplies:
Criminal Inv. Division............$7,000.00 ____________________________
Total Supplies: $250,200.00
* Professional Services:
Contract Legal Services......$2,500.00 __________________________
Total: $2,500.00
* Communication & Transportation:
Postage............................$500.00
Travel Expenses...............$3,000.00
Telephone........................$40,000.00
___________________________
Total: $43,500.00
*Repairs & Maintenance:
Equipment Repairs.........$35,000.00
Radio Maintenance........$20,000.00
Records Mag. System.....$15,000.00
__________________________
Total: $70,000.00
* Debt Services:
Pagers..............................$4,000.00
Lease Copiers...................$4,000.00 ___________________________
Total: $8,000.00* Insurance:
Police Liability Ins........$80,000.00
Workers Comp.............$50,000.00
__________________________
TOTAL: $130,000.00
__________________________
Total Other Services & Charges: $269,000.00
Total Capital Outlays.....$200,000.00 ___________________________
Total cost to Taxpayers for 68 NAPD Officers & Police Cars:
$6,787,400.000
Source: Kay Garry, Controller
Now, you know why the City Of New Albany is Broke and on the verge of bankruptcy!
footnote: In addition to the above figures, over the last 12 months the council has appropriated $500,000 for police cars and five new hires which (disappeared). Last nights council meeting they appropriated $175,000 for 7 new police cars. Three will be SUV's and four cars. And, the NAPD is still $1.8 million in the red!
Something here, doesn't pass the smell test.
Friday, June 03, 2011
A CLEAN VOTE - 318-97...
The operative word regarding the now critically out of control Federal debt is "unsustainable!"
No longer can our esteemed C0ngress continue to simply kick the fiscal responsibility "can" down the road.
Without massive changes to government spending, there won't be a USA for our children and grand children to live in.
When will we understand that Obama will not "hear or listen". Obama has an agenda. He will continue to say anything and everything. He will continue to lie, distract, and divert from reality to complete his socialist agenda for this country.
Cut spending and then raise the National Debt limit is a Ponzi scheme.
Cut the budget by $1.5 Trillion dollars by cutting welfare, food stamps, state aid, Illegal's getting free schooling. Take all of the Illegal's out of our prisons and send them back from the Country of orgin and get rid of some 150 government agencies that we don't need.
Get rid of the I.R.S. and start a national tax of 7% and cannot be raised except by a super majority of public vote not our corrupt government.
Fix medicare so it will be around for people in the future and pass an ammendment to force Congress and the Morons in the White House to Balance the Budget or leave office permnantly!
As they say here in New Albany: "Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way!"
Were sick of government raping us taxpayers!
No longer can our esteemed C0ngress continue to simply kick the fiscal responsibility "can" down the road.
Without massive changes to government spending, there won't be a USA for our children and grand children to live in.
When will we understand that Obama will not "hear or listen". Obama has an agenda. He will continue to say anything and everything. He will continue to lie, distract, and divert from reality to complete his socialist agenda for this country.
Cut spending and then raise the National Debt limit is a Ponzi scheme.
Cut the budget by $1.5 Trillion dollars by cutting welfare, food stamps, state aid, Illegal's getting free schooling. Take all of the Illegal's out of our prisons and send them back from the Country of orgin and get rid of some 150 government agencies that we don't need.
Get rid of the I.R.S. and start a national tax of 7% and cannot be raised except by a super majority of public vote not our corrupt government.
Fix medicare so it will be around for people in the future and pass an ammendment to force Congress and the Morons in the White House to Balance the Budget or leave office permnantly!
As they say here in New Albany: "Lead, follow or get the hell out of the way!"
Were sick of government raping us taxpayers!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
OBAMACARE WILL KILL BUSINESS AND JOBS...
American business, the motor of global economy, was dealt a deathblow that the Democrat Party delivered on the form of the healthcare bill.
Why wasn't this made public before the vote?
The numbers are staggering!
It was revealed that AT&T, the largest telephone company in the country, will take a one-billion-dollar hit in the current quarter as a result of this economic attack on America. The farm -equipment company Deere is looking at $150 million in new healthcare-related charges this quarter, and Caterpillar is facing $100 million.
Who do you think will pay for this?
We will pay!
Verizon Communications, the second biggest U.S. phone company, told employees that tax burdens under the new law would filter down to employees.
Business is not something in the abstract, business is work, business is people, it is jobs, it is production. When business pays, we pay.
Jobs pay and Consumers pay!
Have you seen the commercial yet for people who have maxed out their credit cards, and have loans over ten thousand that they can't pay back, urging them to apply for stimulus dollars?
Are you one of those who played by the rules, worked hard, did the right thing?
If so, you're screwed!
This man (Obama) has you and your wallet and your kids wallet by the throat.
Welcome to the era of the degenerate: they will suck your blood and your children's blood and your children's children's blood for decades to come, or however long America lasts.
This is so off the charts. There is no decency on the left. They are hypocrites who are destroying American businesses and stealing from us hard-working, struggling Americans.
Stand tall, America. November is coming!
Why wasn't this made public before the vote?
The numbers are staggering!
It was revealed that AT&T, the largest telephone company in the country, will take a one-billion-dollar hit in the current quarter as a result of this economic attack on America. The farm -equipment company Deere is looking at $150 million in new healthcare-related charges this quarter, and Caterpillar is facing $100 million.
Who do you think will pay for this?
We will pay!
Verizon Communications, the second biggest U.S. phone company, told employees that tax burdens under the new law would filter down to employees.
Business is not something in the abstract, business is work, business is people, it is jobs, it is production. When business pays, we pay.
Jobs pay and Consumers pay!
Have you seen the commercial yet for people who have maxed out their credit cards, and have loans over ten thousand that they can't pay back, urging them to apply for stimulus dollars?
Are you one of those who played by the rules, worked hard, did the right thing?
If so, you're screwed!
This man (Obama) has you and your wallet and your kids wallet by the throat.
Welcome to the era of the degenerate: they will suck your blood and your children's blood and your children's children's blood for decades to come, or however long America lasts.
This is so off the charts. There is no decency on the left. They are hypocrites who are destroying American businesses and stealing from us hard-working, struggling Americans.
Stand tall, America. November is coming!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
IT'S CONFIRMED....
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says he will not seek the Republican presidential nomination. In a middle-of-the-night message. Daniel said he was taking the advice of his family and would skip a White House bid.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
DUDE, WHERE'S OUR WAIVER?
To date, the US Department of Health and Human Services has granted health care law exemptions to more than three million worker covered by more than 1,300 unions.
Evidently Nancy Pelosi has been reading "Animal Farm." She thinks all people should have equal access to health care, but some people are more equal than others.
The Democrats have already compromised Medicare when they secretly passed at the stroke of midnight Christmas Eve Obamacare. Directly cutting 500 Billion (giving it to people that have paid in nothing or very little), creating boards to decide what gets covered and what doesn't and reducing the amount of reimbursement to providers of Medicare. Guaranteeing NO medical provider will accept medicare patients.
It is past time for Congress to get off their sorry butts and give us all a waiver from Obamacare. And it is high time for the impeachment proceedings to start.
We wonder if we can get resignations from Pelosi, Reid at the same time we impeach the Campaigner in Chief for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Obama's attitude reveals the same spirit of lawlessness and contempt for boundaries, his attitudes are precisely why our forefathers wrote the Constitution in the first place!
Evidently Nancy Pelosi has been reading "Animal Farm." She thinks all people should have equal access to health care, but some people are more equal than others.
The Democrats have already compromised Medicare when they secretly passed at the stroke of midnight Christmas Eve Obamacare. Directly cutting 500 Billion (giving it to people that have paid in nothing or very little), creating boards to decide what gets covered and what doesn't and reducing the amount of reimbursement to providers of Medicare. Guaranteeing NO medical provider will accept medicare patients.
It is past time for Congress to get off their sorry butts and give us all a waiver from Obamacare. And it is high time for the impeachment proceedings to start.
We wonder if we can get resignations from Pelosi, Reid at the same time we impeach the Campaigner in Chief for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Obama's attitude reveals the same spirit of lawlessness and contempt for boundaries, his attitudes are precisely why our forefathers wrote the Constitution in the first place!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
$4.00 A GALLON!
Steadily rising gas prices are causing some financial strain for the City of New Albany's budget.
With AAA reporting that the average gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Indiana has hit over $4.00 gallon. Fuel expenses are some of the fastest-growing costs in addition to health insurance.
Proponents of the take-home-car program believe it cuts down on crime and increases the safety of citizens because of higher police visibility.
We don't agree!
First, If you work for the city you should live in the city. Let all municipal employees pay for their own gas.
Second, Our local NAPD does not have a written take-home car policy!
The free ride has to end we just can't afford it anymore.
Why should us as taxpayers pay for their gas and buy them new police cars, when they are running our cars all over Washington, Clark and other counties?
We have to pay for our own gas to get ourselves back and forth to work they should do the same. Use our tax dollars on an issue that needs the attention.
Park them cars boys & girls!
In 2010 the council appropriated $500,000 for new cars, hiring more police officers. Where did that money go?
Tonight's council meeting is all about building a $12,000,000 parking garage, using TIF Funds and $175,000 for 7 new police cars but what statements did we read in today's Tribune?
And we quote:
"If FEMA does not grant emergency assistance, New Albany would be responsible for more than $500,000, compared to more than $2 million if no assistance is granted."
"England states, I don't have $2.1 million laying around."
Our final thoughts:
Why did they wait until AFTER the election to ask for more police cars instead of before? Several council member made it through the primary but they still have to face us VOTERS come November. Why do they continue to ram this new parking garage down out throats when citizens are against the financing of this project?
Have you voters forgotten how Chief Todd Bailey stood before the camera and stated "Stumler won't take our benefits away." Or, did a uniform police officer knock on your door an ask "how could you support that candidate, when they want to take our benefits and make us park our cars."
How about the council grow a spine and put taxpayers needs before the mayors wants.
With AAA reporting that the average gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Indiana has hit over $4.00 gallon. Fuel expenses are some of the fastest-growing costs in addition to health insurance.
Proponents of the take-home-car program believe it cuts down on crime and increases the safety of citizens because of higher police visibility.
We don't agree!
First, If you work for the city you should live in the city. Let all municipal employees pay for their own gas.
Second, Our local NAPD does not have a written take-home car policy!
The free ride has to end we just can't afford it anymore.
Why should us as taxpayers pay for their gas and buy them new police cars, when they are running our cars all over Washington, Clark and other counties?
We have to pay for our own gas to get ourselves back and forth to work they should do the same. Use our tax dollars on an issue that needs the attention.
Park them cars boys & girls!
In 2010 the council appropriated $500,000 for new cars, hiring more police officers. Where did that money go?
Tonight's council meeting is all about building a $12,000,000 parking garage, using TIF Funds and $175,000 for 7 new police cars but what statements did we read in today's Tribune?
And we quote:
"If FEMA does not grant emergency assistance, New Albany would be responsible for more than $500,000, compared to more than $2 million if no assistance is granted."
"England states, I don't have $2.1 million laying around."
Our final thoughts:
Why did they wait until AFTER the election to ask for more police cars instead of before? Several council member made it through the primary but they still have to face us VOTERS come November. Why do they continue to ram this new parking garage down out throats when citizens are against the financing of this project?
Have you voters forgotten how Chief Todd Bailey stood before the camera and stated "Stumler won't take our benefits away." Or, did a uniform police officer knock on your door an ask "how could you support that candidate, when they want to take our benefits and make us park our cars."
How about the council grow a spine and put taxpayers needs before the mayors wants.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
ILLEGALS & IMMIGRATION...
We loved the contrary FACTS exposing the "border fence is basically complete" comments. We need more of the specific information to be shown to the general public to expose the politically motivated lies that Obama is spouting.
What was even worse about the El Paso speech was Obama's habit of making promises he has no intension of keeping, and that he knows will not happen.
The invasion of America from south of the border is not immigration. It is a massive, intra-continental population shift of nation destroying magnitude. If it is not stopped cold and reversed, thew America that we know today will cease to exist and we will be left with a divided, semi-third world mish-mash of a country.
An unstable nation divided by language, culture, class, and economics.
There are now 350 miles of pedestrian fencing along the Mexican border. The border is 1,954 miles long. That's 18 percent. And only one-tenth of that 18 percent is the double and triple fencing that has proven so remarkably effective.
And exactly how many billions of dollars is that 1,954 miles of fencing going to cost to build and maintain? Who pockets all that money?
"Obama, Obama - the flimflam man - if he can't do it - nobody can!"
He truly believes Mexican Americans are stupid enough to believe him - that he wants to help them. Borrowing a page from the civil rights struggles in the 60's - Obama tells them - "We Shall Overcome" them nasty Republicans!
Yell, right...
What was even worse about the El Paso speech was Obama's habit of making promises he has no intension of keeping, and that he knows will not happen.
The invasion of America from south of the border is not immigration. It is a massive, intra-continental population shift of nation destroying magnitude. If it is not stopped cold and reversed, thew America that we know today will cease to exist and we will be left with a divided, semi-third world mish-mash of a country.
An unstable nation divided by language, culture, class, and economics.
There are now 350 miles of pedestrian fencing along the Mexican border. The border is 1,954 miles long. That's 18 percent. And only one-tenth of that 18 percent is the double and triple fencing that has proven so remarkably effective.
And exactly how many billions of dollars is that 1,954 miles of fencing going to cost to build and maintain? Who pockets all that money?
"Obama, Obama - the flimflam man - if he can't do it - nobody can!"
He truly believes Mexican Americans are stupid enough to believe him - that he wants to help them. Borrowing a page from the civil rights struggles in the 60's - Obama tells them - "We Shall Overcome" them nasty Republicans!
Yell, right...
Monday, May 16, 2011
CO2...
Mr. President,
The only damage we see from CO2 is from whenever you open your mouth to speak. Please speak less, get off the never-ending campaign trail, and start leading America in a direction that will benefit Americans!
"Someone needs to Regulate the EPA."
Drill Baby Drill!
The only damage we see from CO2 is from whenever you open your mouth to speak. Please speak less, get off the never-ending campaign trail, and start leading America in a direction that will benefit Americans!
"Someone needs to Regulate the EPA."
Drill Baby Drill!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
US CONSERVATIVES VS YOU LIBERALS...
Dear New Albany & American Liberals, Leftists, Social Progressives, Socialists, and Marxists:
Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right so let's just end it on friendly terms.
Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a portion. That will be the difficult part, but we are sure our two sides can come to a friendly agreement.
After that, it should be relatively easy!
Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes.
We conservatives don't like redistributive taxes so you liberals can keep them. You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU!
Since you liberals hate guns and war, we conservatives will take our firearms, the NRA and the military.
You liberals can keep Obama, Oprah, Michael Moore and Rosie O'Donnell.
We'll keep capitalism, pharmaceutical companies and Wal-mart. You liberals can have your beloved greedy corporations, Wall Street, Homeboys and Illegal Aliens.
We'll keep Evan Bayh, Hillary Clinton, Ed Clere, Steve Price, King Larry, Fox News, the Alaskan hockey moms, and the bible, and give you Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Doug England, Roger Baylor, Shane Gibson, MSNBC, NBC, the New Albany Tribune and Hollywood.
You liberals can make nice with Iran and Palestine and bow an apologize to other countries and we conservatives will retain the right to pray, honor the 10 Commandments, invade and hammer places that threaten us.
We'll keep our Christian values. You are welcome to Islam, Humanism and Shirley McCain. You liberals can also have the U.N. but we conservatives will NO longer be paying the bill.
We'll keep the SUV's, Honda's, pickup trucks and oversized luxury cars. You can take every Subaru wagon, and bicycle you can find.
We conservatives will "drill baby drill" and you liberals can keep your Cap and Trade, your Electric Cars, and your Green Jobs.
You liberals can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors. We conservatives believe healthcare is a luxury and NOT a right.
We conservatives will keep the Battle Hymn of the Republic and our National Anthem. We are sure you liberals will be happy to substitute them with:
* I'd like to Teach the World to Sing
* Kum Ba Ya
* We Are the World
We conservatives will practice trickle down economics and you liberals can give trickle up poverty your best shot.
Since it so often offends you liberals, we conservatives will keep our history, our name and our flag!
We will bet you which one of us will need whose help in 15 years...
Sincerely,
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Our two ideological sides of America cannot and will not ever agree on what is right so let's just end it on friendly terms.
Our two groups can equitably divide up the country by landmass each taking a portion. That will be the difficult part, but we are sure our two sides can come to a friendly agreement.
After that, it should be relatively easy!
Our respective representatives can effortlessly divide other assets since both sides have such distinct and disparate tastes.
We conservatives don't like redistributive taxes so you liberals can keep them. You are welcome to the liberal judges and the ACLU!
Since you liberals hate guns and war, we conservatives will take our firearms, the NRA and the military.
You liberals can keep Obama, Oprah, Michael Moore and Rosie O'Donnell.
We'll keep capitalism, pharmaceutical companies and Wal-mart. You liberals can have your beloved greedy corporations, Wall Street, Homeboys and Illegal Aliens.
We'll keep Evan Bayh, Hillary Clinton, Ed Clere, Steve Price, King Larry, Fox News, the Alaskan hockey moms, and the bible, and give you Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, Doug England, Roger Baylor, Shane Gibson, MSNBC, NBC, the New Albany Tribune and Hollywood.
You liberals can make nice with Iran and Palestine and bow an apologize to other countries and we conservatives will retain the right to pray, honor the 10 Commandments, invade and hammer places that threaten us.
We'll keep our Christian values. You are welcome to Islam, Humanism and Shirley McCain. You liberals can also have the U.N. but we conservatives will NO longer be paying the bill.
We'll keep the SUV's, Honda's, pickup trucks and oversized luxury cars. You can take every Subaru wagon, and bicycle you can find.
We conservatives will "drill baby drill" and you liberals can keep your Cap and Trade, your Electric Cars, and your Green Jobs.
You liberals can give everyone healthcare if you can find any practicing doctors. We conservatives believe healthcare is a luxury and NOT a right.
We conservatives will keep the Battle Hymn of the Republic and our National Anthem. We are sure you liberals will be happy to substitute them with:
* I'd like to Teach the World to Sing
* Kum Ba Ya
* We Are the World
We conservatives will practice trickle down economics and you liberals can give trickle up poverty your best shot.
Since it so often offends you liberals, we conservatives will keep our history, our name and our flag!
We will bet you which one of us will need whose help in 15 years...
Sincerely,
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Friday, May 13, 2011
EVERYTHING IS GOING UP....
Anyone who has been to the grocery store in the last month knows that prices are up.
Nearly every food staple has seen a double-digit percentage increase over the past year, including a 38% hike for a dozen eggs to $1.59, and a jump, to $1.78, for a loaf of white bread.
There is a noticeable, astounding increase in the use of food stamps, WIC coupons. Virtually every item that is WIC eligible is plainly marked on the grocery shelves. It's hard to believe how much damage to the economy has been done during this administration.
How are we going to climb out of this economic and culture hole. And don't get us started on the morality of how we treat those senior citizens who have less.
How about the next time England speaks someone ask "our beloved mayor" (cough) what the price of a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a pound of ground beef and a gallon of gas cost.
We'd be fascinated to watch him answer that one.
Doug England has no concept of reality!
Does anyone know what the current inflation rate is, if you DO...include food and gasoline.
Nearly every food staple has seen a double-digit percentage increase over the past year, including a 38% hike for a dozen eggs to $1.59, and a jump, to $1.78, for a loaf of white bread.
There is a noticeable, astounding increase in the use of food stamps, WIC coupons. Virtually every item that is WIC eligible is plainly marked on the grocery shelves. It's hard to believe how much damage to the economy has been done during this administration.
How are we going to climb out of this economic and culture hole. And don't get us started on the morality of how we treat those senior citizens who have less.
How about the next time England speaks someone ask "our beloved mayor" (cough) what the price of a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, a pound of ground beef and a gallon of gas cost.
We'd be fascinated to watch him answer that one.
Doug England has no concept of reality!
Does anyone know what the current inflation rate is, if you DO...include food and gasoline.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
ANOTHER PARKING GARAGE ~ ANOTHER $12 MILLION CRAP SHOOT!
Another "pie in the sky" scam to save downtown or build it and they will park , shop and live there.
Several months ago there was an article in the paper with the suggestion of building a new parking garage with a cost of $12 million.
It seems interesting that the Mayor now has his property up for sale. Could Mayor England be getting a "free" condo out of the deal?
We'd bet money on that one, any takers?
How do you think that we taxpayers can afford another bond payment?
Yes, we read the article and it is extremely important to heed the "Red Flags" that pop up in your mind.
Red flag No. 1: "The city putting up $12 million in tax-increment financing bonds to pay for the bulk of a multi-tiered parking garage."
Key word in this sentence is bulk!
Red flag No. 2: "Based on a 20-year bond issue, Bobo projected the city would leverage its investment into about $20 million in tax revenue."
Key words in that statement is 20-year "bond issue" and the word "about."
We smell a big tax abatement coming along with this project, what do you think?
When ever anyone uses the word "about" that means they don't know.
Red flag No. 3: "The developers are not proposing to pay any of the cost of cutting the levy."
We all know how Carl Malysz plays these "Oh, it's not going to cost taxpayers nothing" games with us.
Been there, done that!
Red flag No. 4: "The parking structure would be under control of Mainland Properties."
So, what Mainland Properties is really saying : they want "us taxpayers to pay for it" and they get all the profits...
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Taxpayers, we got screwed on the last "parking garage project" do we really want to get screwed on this one too?
Mr. Bobo, if you want a new parking garage: borrow and pay for it yourself!
Mayor England, we hope this is not another one of your "quality of life" projects, cause we got more important projects we need before you waste the money on a new $12 million parking garage!
Several months ago there was an article in the paper with the suggestion of building a new parking garage with a cost of $12 million.
It seems interesting that the Mayor now has his property up for sale. Could Mayor England be getting a "free" condo out of the deal?
We'd bet money on that one, any takers?
How do you think that we taxpayers can afford another bond payment?
Yes, we read the article and it is extremely important to heed the "Red Flags" that pop up in your mind.
Red flag No. 1: "The city putting up $12 million in tax-increment financing bonds to pay for the bulk of a multi-tiered parking garage."
Key word in this sentence is bulk!
Red flag No. 2: "Based on a 20-year bond issue, Bobo projected the city would leverage its investment into about $20 million in tax revenue."
Key words in that statement is 20-year "bond issue" and the word "about."
We smell a big tax abatement coming along with this project, what do you think?
When ever anyone uses the word "about" that means they don't know.
Red flag No. 3: "The developers are not proposing to pay any of the cost of cutting the levy."
We all know how Carl Malysz plays these "Oh, it's not going to cost taxpayers nothing" games with us.
Been there, done that!
Red flag No. 4: "The parking structure would be under control of Mainland Properties."
So, what Mainland Properties is really saying : they want "us taxpayers to pay for it" and they get all the profits...
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Taxpayers, we got screwed on the last "parking garage project" do we really want to get screwed on this one too?
Mr. Bobo, if you want a new parking garage: borrow and pay for it yourself!
Mayor England, we hope this is not another one of your "quality of life" projects, cause we got more important projects we need before you waste the money on a new $12 million parking garage!
Sunday, May 08, 2011
LOOKING BACK ON THIS MOTHER'S DAY...
Today is the day that we celebrate our Mother's.
My mom use to tell us that parenting is a funny thing. Sometimes it is "ha-ha" funny right before it turns into "oh hell what do I do now" funny. (I've never figured that one out yet.)
Back when my Mom was raising us kids, her duty was to make sure we got enough to eat, went to church and knew who Jesus was, made good grades and otherwise fit into the middle of the road pattern of doing to others as they do unto you, all the while turning the other cheek.
June Cleaver didn't work "outside the home" but my Mom sure did.
She came home from the factory and worked some more making sure that our underwear was clean (Surely, you all remember the growing up famous underwear life lesson.) cooking supper, in between helping with homework and breaking up fights prior to teacher conferences and PTA meetings.
"I was the lucky one, I got the very best of both parents."
My favorite childhood memories of my mom are a mixed bag of what she was and still is.
Reflecting back through the many life lessons my mother taught me as a child, you might just see we've all been brought up pretty much the same:
* My mother taught me LOGIC,
"Because I said so, that's why."
* My mother taught me FORESIGHT,
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, you never know when you might be in an accident and have to be taken to the hospital."
* My mother taught me the QUICKEST WAY to DOUBLE MY MONEY,
"Is to fold it up and put it back in my pocket."
* My mother taught me IRONY,
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
* My mother taught me about INDIVIDUALISM,
"I bet if all your friends jumped off a bridge, you would too!"
* My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE,
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
* My mother taught me if you always tell the TRUTH,
"You won't have to remember what you said and to whom."
And my mother, bless her, taught me to listen "to my heart and to my mind and to find the narrow space of truth that lies between the two."
The older I get the more I appreciate my parents and the sacrifices they made.
My mother is a disciplined, hardworking, and an optimistic woman who always tried her hardest to instill in her children the importance of faith, family, and community.
She taught me the value of a dollar, the importance of education, and the character of an honest day's work.
She pushed me to succeed, but not fear failure.
My Mother was the most compassionate, thoughtful, and caring person I have ever known.
Mother also instilled in me how to find the good in people and to trust my instincts, stand my ground and believe in myself.
Her philosophy is a simple one, what matters most is not class or status or wealth, but a person's qualities of heart, mind and soul.
And so I have lead a life of spectacular expectations, and in truth I wouldn't have wanted it any other way now.
Thanks mom, for all those little life lessons!
Happy Mother's Day...
My mom use to tell us that parenting is a funny thing. Sometimes it is "ha-ha" funny right before it turns into "oh hell what do I do now" funny. (I've never figured that one out yet.)
Back when my Mom was raising us kids, her duty was to make sure we got enough to eat, went to church and knew who Jesus was, made good grades and otherwise fit into the middle of the road pattern of doing to others as they do unto you, all the while turning the other cheek.
June Cleaver didn't work "outside the home" but my Mom sure did.
She came home from the factory and worked some more making sure that our underwear was clean (Surely, you all remember the growing up famous underwear life lesson.) cooking supper, in between helping with homework and breaking up fights prior to teacher conferences and PTA meetings.
"I was the lucky one, I got the very best of both parents."
My favorite childhood memories of my mom are a mixed bag of what she was and still is.
Reflecting back through the many life lessons my mother taught me as a child, you might just see we've all been brought up pretty much the same:
* My mother taught me LOGIC,
"Because I said so, that's why."
* My mother taught me FORESIGHT,
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, you never know when you might be in an accident and have to be taken to the hospital."
* My mother taught me the QUICKEST WAY to DOUBLE MY MONEY,
"Is to fold it up and put it back in my pocket."
* My mother taught me IRONY,
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."
* My mother taught me about INDIVIDUALISM,
"I bet if all your friends jumped off a bridge, you would too!"
* My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE,
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
* My mother taught me if you always tell the TRUTH,
"You won't have to remember what you said and to whom."
And my mother, bless her, taught me to listen "to my heart and to my mind and to find the narrow space of truth that lies between the two."
The older I get the more I appreciate my parents and the sacrifices they made.
My mother is a disciplined, hardworking, and an optimistic woman who always tried her hardest to instill in her children the importance of faith, family, and community.
She taught me the value of a dollar, the importance of education, and the character of an honest day's work.
She pushed me to succeed, but not fear failure.
My Mother was the most compassionate, thoughtful, and caring person I have ever known.
Mother also instilled in me how to find the good in people and to trust my instincts, stand my ground and believe in myself.
Her philosophy is a simple one, what matters most is not class or status or wealth, but a person's qualities of heart, mind and soul.
And so I have lead a life of spectacular expectations, and in truth I wouldn't have wanted it any other way now.
Thanks mom, for all those little life lessons!
Happy Mother's Day...
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
HE DID IT...
"We want to extend our Congratulations to Jeff Gahan on a well-deserved victory!"
You will make an excellent mayor for our city.
You will make an excellent mayor for our city.
Monday, May 02, 2011
WHY WE REFUSE TO SUPPORT IRV STUMLER....
What's your plan to make your vote count tomorrow? Congratulations if you took advantage of early voting to cast your ballot in the important 2011 primary.
If you haven't yet voted, it's time to take a hard look at Irv Stumler for Mayor.
Where reporter talks of Irv Stumler flirting to run as a Republican:
http://newsandtribune.com/floydcounty/x150250904
Newsmeat's selected contributions of Irv Stumler, you must select SEARCH after you open the link but this clearly shows his contributions to the National Republican Congressional Committee:
http://www.newsmeat.comkentuckyrncdonations/
Update from other sources:
RNC 2010 Donation - $5,000
RNC 2011 Donation - $5,000
2008 Louisville Donations:
Committee to Elect Ann Northup (R) - $300.00
Committee to Elect Mitch McConnell (R) - $1,000.00
Committee to Elect Dr. Steve Henry (D) - $300.00
As Oprah says: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, Irv Stumler IS a Republican duck!
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Stumler claims to be such a successful businessman, let's see what we found:
This is the first of his business in BAD STANDING with the State of Kentucky. We contacted the Secretary of State and they explained a BAD STANDING is they are in violation of KY Law in some form:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Second company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Third company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Fourth company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Fifth company in BAD STANDING:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
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Has Stumler ever had a business venture go bankrupt? Yes!
We ask that you check the Commerce Commission of Kentucky for the answer.
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This is a 2010 unsettled class action lawsuit brought last year against 11 polyurethane companies for price fixing. Sean Stumler. as executive at IRC was the President of the Board of Directors of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance for many years:
http://www.vocecon.com
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Here is an interesting case involving his brother Melvin in an injury case at the company that is the Parent of the Mt. Tabor Road IRC business. Maybe this is part of the reason Irv left his brother, is there a reason? This case is pending:
http://www.vocecon.com
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Our final thoughts before election day tomorrow:
For the changes we need in New Albany, from the Mayor's Office on down, please get out and vote tomorrow. If you've already voted, please help to make sure your family, friends and neighbors get out and vote tomorrow too.
Well you may not hear the truth in many other places, but you have heard it from us. If you doubt this, just check Irv Stumler out.
Vote Jeff Gahan for Mayor
If you haven't yet voted, it's time to take a hard look at Irv Stumler for Mayor.
Where reporter talks of Irv Stumler flirting to run as a Republican:
http://newsandtribune.com/floydcounty/x150250904
Newsmeat's selected contributions of Irv Stumler, you must select SEARCH after you open the link but this clearly shows his contributions to the National Republican Congressional Committee:
http://www.newsmeat.comkentuckyrncdonations/
Update from other sources:
RNC 2010 Donation - $5,000
RNC 2011 Donation - $5,000
2008 Louisville Donations:
Committee to Elect Ann Northup (R) - $300.00
Committee to Elect Mitch McConnell (R) - $1,000.00
Committee to Elect Dr. Steve Henry (D) - $300.00
As Oprah says: If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, Irv Stumler IS a Republican duck!
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Stumler claims to be such a successful businessman, let's see what we found:
This is the first of his business in BAD STANDING with the State of Kentucky. We contacted the Secretary of State and they explained a BAD STANDING is they are in violation of KY Law in some form:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Second company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Third company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Fourth company in BAD STANDING with the Commonwealth:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
Fifth company in BAD STANDING:
https://app.sos.ky.gov
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Has Stumler ever had a business venture go bankrupt? Yes!
We ask that you check the Commerce Commission of Kentucky for the answer.
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This is a 2010 unsettled class action lawsuit brought last year against 11 polyurethane companies for price fixing. Sean Stumler. as executive at IRC was the President of the Board of Directors of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance for many years:
http://www.vocecon.com
----
Here is an interesting case involving his brother Melvin in an injury case at the company that is the Parent of the Mt. Tabor Road IRC business. Maybe this is part of the reason Irv left his brother, is there a reason? This case is pending:
http://www.vocecon.com
----
Our final thoughts before election day tomorrow:
For the changes we need in New Albany, from the Mayor's Office on down, please get out and vote tomorrow. If you've already voted, please help to make sure your family, friends and neighbors get out and vote tomorrow too.
Well you may not hear the truth in many other places, but you have heard it from us. If you doubt this, just check Irv Stumler out.
Vote Jeff Gahan for Mayor
AFTER 10 YEARS & $500 BILLION DOLLARS BIN LADEN IS FINALLY DEAD...
The death of bin Laden, who achieved near-mythic status for his ability to elude capture under three U.S. presidents, closes a bitter chapter in the fight against al Qaeda, but it does not eliminate the threat of further attacks.
The credit goes to our intelligence agencies and the Navy Seals Special Forces 6.
God Bless America
The credit goes to our intelligence agencies and the Navy Seals Special Forces 6.
God Bless America
Sunday, April 24, 2011
HAPPY EASTER...
A special message to all our family and friends this Easter Sunday:
John 6:40 "For this is the will of my father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day."
We wish you and your family a very Happy Easter.
Freedom Of Speech Staff
John 6:40 "For this is the will of my father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day."
We wish you and your family a very Happy Easter.
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
DEBIT LIMIT...
With our government elected officials constantly lying to the people, and with there above-the-law attitude, where will our country be if our government continues to spend money out of control? Doesn't matter what program you love, if the government cannot send you a check, because there is no funds, forget the program.
We must first keep America intacted, or our hope of a free country goes down the drain, and the revolution begins. The pride of America will not keep history from repeating itself.
We must make sure the economy follows simple principals of making and spending money. Just like any household that over spends its income, the agony of loss will start an emotional change in everyones life, and some do not survive?
We MUST get our fiscal house in order. We must start living within our means and get this country back to being the greatest nation on earth. We have to say that we are admantly opposed to raising the debt ceiling, because this will just signal to the inside the beltway politicians that they can do whatever the hell they want.
The so-called spending cut for the latest budget go-round was not only a SHAM, but we view it as one hugh slap across the face to America.
We must first keep America intacted, or our hope of a free country goes down the drain, and the revolution begins. The pride of America will not keep history from repeating itself.
We must make sure the economy follows simple principals of making and spending money. Just like any household that over spends its income, the agony of loss will start an emotional change in everyones life, and some do not survive?
We MUST get our fiscal house in order. We must start living within our means and get this country back to being the greatest nation on earth. We have to say that we are admantly opposed to raising the debt ceiling, because this will just signal to the inside the beltway politicians that they can do whatever the hell they want.
The so-called spending cut for the latest budget go-round was not only a SHAM, but we view it as one hugh slap across the face to America.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
AN OPEN MESSAGE TO: CARL MALYSZ
I did some research for you and it does appear that subcommittees are subject to the open door law and positing requirements. IC 5-14-1.5-3 states that "all meeting of the governing bodies of public agencies must be open at all times for the purpose of permitting members of the public to observe and record them." IC 5-14-1.5-2 Section 2 Definition: "Public agency" (a) (1) Any board, of the executive, administrative, or legislative power (6) "Governing body" means two (2) or more individuals (council members) 7 (c)"meeting" (1) receive information; Shane L. Gibson. Mr. Malysz you are in violation of the Indiana Open Door Law! Of Speech would like to say: BTW, please see the City Employees Manual, you are also in violation of blogging on taxpayers time. Upon the next violation you will be terminated by your employer; the citizens of the City of New Albany.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
TIF, EDIT, AND A $12 MILLION PARKING GARAGE...
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 $12 million dollars. A statement was made that a new parking garage could be paid for with the PROFITS from the State Street Parking Garage. 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 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 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. So why does Mr.Bobo think the citizens of New Albany will want to pay for a $12 million dollar Parking Garage when we couldn't afford the last Parking Garage. Why does he think we should do the bond, make the payments, and then hand this new parking garage over to him to make a profit. Something smells about this whole deal!
Thursday, April 07, 2011
FRIDAY'S DEADLINE.....
John Boehner must stand firm here. Obama and Reid are not used to having some one stand up for the people. That is why Obama, Reid and Pelosi hid behind closed doors to destroy the American dream of freedom for future generations. We're giving Congress a chance to make changes, and we are watching closely. You needs to keep the American People top priority. The people are now engaged. We are aware of the nation's debt and spending crisis which will lead to national bankruptcy. The Tea Party movement is unlike any other in recent American history and confirms the anxiety of the vast majority of the people as to the future. A shutdown will not result in Social Security checks or other vital services being curtailed only the temporary stoppage of non-essential services. There will be no fear of seniors starving to death, soldiers not being paid or airplanes falling from the sky. Unless, Doug England is an air traffic controller. Speaker Boehner we strongly suggest you gather your forces as the Democrats have done and marshal them behind one clear and succinct message. Get out in front of the cameras and reporters and tell the American people what is at stake. Call Democrats out for the liars and spenders they are. Don't be concerned about the left-wing press. Forget about the Democrat's claims of "hurting the poor, the children, the seniors and education." Ignore their false claims that cutting the budget is extreme and will kill jobs. So Speaker Boehner: wipe the tears, cowboy up, and shut this sucker down... There are millions of Democrats, Republicans and Independents who are true Americans depending on you! We The People are behind you. Shut'er down!!!!!
Monday, April 04, 2011
LOOK AT THEIR VOTING RECORD....
With the upcoming primary election right around the corner. We decided to look at each incumbents voting record over the next several weeks, issues that affect each of us. Next, we will look at Dan Coffey's Voting Record: 1.) Voted for: Full time City Attorney, Shane Gibson, and his $150,000 salary 2.) Voted for: Full time City Council Attorney, Matt Lorch, and his $40,000 salary. 3.) Voted for: Carl Malysz salary: $85,000 4.) Voted for: Healthcare for part-time Council Members 5.) Voted for: Increase Stormwater fees 6.) Supports a new LOIT Tax 7.) Voted for: raises for non union employees 8.) Voted for: Smoking Ban 9.) Voted for: to give Police $500,000 for new police cars and to hire more police officers 10.) Voted for: extending Sanitation contract that was not up until 2012 11.) Voted for $30,000 for ISI 12.) Voted for using EDIT for $2.7 Budget. If you want additional voting information go on line and check it out. Freedom Of Speech would like to say: We like many citizens are tired of the rhetoric, deal cutting, grandstanding, Conflict of Interest and mismanagement of our tax dollars. Incumbent or not, Democrat or Republican, does not matter. We will vote for candidates whose views on issues support our family first and our community second. Incumbents or candidates who blindly and cowardly simply follow their parties dictated direction deserve no one's vote and will not get ours. Our final thoughts: Councilman Dan Coffey supported using TIF as a means to clearing other funds for the budget. "See Mr. Coffey it's your way of thinking that has gotten our city in the mess we are in." You continue to use the same excuses: "You just don't understand!" If we had less TIF areas, less tax abatements, less uncollected sewer liens, uncollected parking tickets and less raises we might have revenue in our general fund. What's really sad is Councilman Coffey has been in England's pocket from the get-go! You Sir, are part of the problem and NOT the solution to New Albany's financial problems. Councilman Dan Coffey Voting Record ~ Grade: F-
Friday, April 01, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
OBAMA'S SPEECH...
When did the authority of NATO, United Nations, the Arab League, and the International Community, aka: New World Order, supersede our Congress and our Constitution? The UN authorized a humanitarian mission and establishment of a no-fly zone. The UN did not authorize support of rebels to over throw a government. How quickly this changed to armed engagement in civil war. What Obama said: 1.) "I made it clear that Gaddafi had lost the confidence of his people and the legitimacy to lead, and I said that he needed to step down from power." 2.) "broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake." 3.) "We will deny the regime arms, cut off it's supply of cash, assist the opposition, and work with other nations to hasten the day when Gaddafi leaves power." What Obama really meant: He must step down. We are working to drive him from power. But we are not pursuing regime change. Present! So, how's that "hope and change" workin for ya!?!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
RIP GERALDINE FERRARO...
Geraldine Ferraro was a ground-breaking American who never forgot her working-class, Italian-immigrant roots. Geraldine will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for woman, and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life! Looking back on the 2008 election, Ms. Ferraro stated: "If Obama was a white man," he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman of color, he would not be in this position. He just happens to be very lucky to be who he is. "Boy, did she call that one right!" Ave vale, Geraldine Ferraro. You were one of America's best. What an unforgettable historic moment you gave us. For feminism, and for women's rights in the United States. May the day come that Americans will vote for a woman as bright and caring as you were to serve as the first woman president of the United States. Arrivederci, Geraldine, e bouna nottel!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
VOTING 101....
We think this is one of the most important elections this city has ever had because of the debt we are in and the direction we are headed.
Voting is a responsibility that every citizen should take seriously. That's why it's important for citizens to vote in the May 3rd primary election.
Everyone wants their voice to be heard and their opinion to count. The only way to do this is to vote and vote smart!
1.) Don't vote for the party, vote for the person.
2.) Study each candidate running for office.
3.) Look at incumbents voting record. They can say anything they want to say, but their voting record shows if they are backing it up with their actions.
4.) Find a candidate worth voting for, not against.
5.) It IS perfectly acceptable to refuse to give your vote to any candidate if you believe NONE are acceptable.
6.) Don't vote merely for the sake of voting, or blindly mark your party, because an uninformed vote is worse than NOT voting.
The big picture. There is a common tendency to vote for the candidate we like the best or the one who will help you the most, or the smoothest talker.
Instead, think about all of the people that will be affected by the candidate that gets elected to this office.
Vote Jeff Gahan on May 3rd, he will clean house downtown!
Voting is a responsibility that every citizen should take seriously. That's why it's important for citizens to vote in the May 3rd primary election.
Everyone wants their voice to be heard and their opinion to count. The only way to do this is to vote and vote smart!
1.) Don't vote for the party, vote for the person.
2.) Study each candidate running for office.
3.) Look at incumbents voting record. They can say anything they want to say, but their voting record shows if they are backing it up with their actions.
4.) Find a candidate worth voting for, not against.
5.) It IS perfectly acceptable to refuse to give your vote to any candidate if you believe NONE are acceptable.
6.) Don't vote merely for the sake of voting, or blindly mark your party, because an uninformed vote is worse than NOT voting.
The big picture. There is a common tendency to vote for the candidate we like the best or the one who will help you the most, or the smoothest talker.
Instead, think about all of the people that will be affected by the candidate that gets elected to this office.
Vote Jeff Gahan on May 3rd, he will clean house downtown!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
DID YOU CATCH THIS IN TODAY'S TRIBUNE?
So who paid for that AD in the Tribune today (March 20, 2011) where Doug England congratulated some local college players - but used Stumler's campaign slogan..."Making It Happen?"
Freedom Of Speech would like to thank one fantastic reader for staying on top of England's free plug for Stumler!
Hey Irv, with all your big bucks can't you afford to buy some advertisment without having us taxpayers foot your AD too?
Freedom Of Speech would like to thank one fantastic reader for staying on top of England's free plug for Stumler!
Hey Irv, with all your big bucks can't you afford to buy some advertisment without having us taxpayers foot your AD too?
Friday, March 18, 2011
NO...NO...NO...
We are coming to the conclusion that Obama is not as smart as everyone has said. While he is good at campaigning and giving speeches (so long as the teleprompter is working) and he is good at inciting union protests (Wisconsin) he doesn't seem to be smart enough to actually perform the job he was hired to do.
Is the deficit lower since he took office? No! Is the country more secure since he took office? No! Are prices lower on just about everything since he took office? No! Are we more respected by the world community since he took office? No!
Really, can someone send him an email on his blackberry? Oh and someone might let him know we've been invaded by Mexico and there are as many Americans dying from the acts of illegals as in the war.
Come to think of it are there any criteria in which the country is better than when he took office?
Is this the record of a smart man?
Is the deficit lower since he took office? No! Is the country more secure since he took office? No! Are prices lower on just about everything since he took office? No! Are we more respected by the world community since he took office? No!
Really, can someone send him an email on his blackberry? Oh and someone might let him know we've been invaded by Mexico and there are as many Americans dying from the acts of illegals as in the war.
Come to think of it are there any criteria in which the country is better than when he took office?
Is this the record of a smart man?
Friday, March 04, 2011
WE APPLAUD GOV. SCOTT WALKER...
Democrats are acting as if Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's demand that public sector employees give up collective bargaining would have George Washington rolling in his grave (a clear violations of Gravediggers Local 803 regulations concerning the rolling of the dead).
Government unions have nothing in common with private sector unions because they don't have hostile management on the other side of the bargaining table. To the contrary, the "bosses" of government employees are co-conspirators with them in bilking the taxpayers.
Far from being careful stewards of the taxpayers money, some politicians are on the same side of the bargaining table as government employees -- against the taxpayers who aren't allowed to be part of the negotiation.
Some politicians don't think of themselves as "management." they don't respond to union demands for more money by saying "Are you kidding me?"
They say, "Great -- get me a raise too!"
Some politicians, including local politicians buy the votes of government workers with generous pay packages and benefits -- paid for by taxpayers money -- and then expect a kickback from the unions in the form of hefty campaign donations, rent-a-mob and questionable union political activity when the run for re-election.
Sound familiar?
The unions must be desperately hoping that no one will notice...Wait a minute!
We're talking about government employees! This isn't the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" -- it's hey folks, we're broke and the taxpayers can't afford you anymore!
Sound familiar?
Today is black Friday for the 1,600 employees in Wisconsin.
We say, you did it to yourselves and we only wish we had Governor Scott Walker, as Mayor of New Albany!
Government unions have nothing in common with private sector unions because they don't have hostile management on the other side of the bargaining table. To the contrary, the "bosses" of government employees are co-conspirators with them in bilking the taxpayers.
Far from being careful stewards of the taxpayers money, some politicians are on the same side of the bargaining table as government employees -- against the taxpayers who aren't allowed to be part of the negotiation.
Some politicians don't think of themselves as "management." they don't respond to union demands for more money by saying "Are you kidding me?"
They say, "Great -- get me a raise too!"
Some politicians, including local politicians buy the votes of government workers with generous pay packages and benefits -- paid for by taxpayers money -- and then expect a kickback from the unions in the form of hefty campaign donations, rent-a-mob and questionable union political activity when the run for re-election.
Sound familiar?
The unions must be desperately hoping that no one will notice...Wait a minute!
We're talking about government employees! This isn't the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" -- it's hey folks, we're broke and the taxpayers can't afford you anymore!
Sound familiar?
Today is black Friday for the 1,600 employees in Wisconsin.
We say, you did it to yourselves and we only wish we had Governor Scott Walker, as Mayor of New Albany!
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