Did you read June 11, 2012 News & Tribune?
Well, it seems like the News & Tribune and City Controller Prestigiacomo only told part of the story.
Let's see what the LWG (London Witte Group) has to say about our city books:
"LWG reviewed the financial records of the city for three months of 2011 as well as the specific transactions listed in the findings. LWG found that the identified problem in timely reporting of each transaction was pervasive throughout the year. Additionally, the ultimate reporting of certain debt transactions was non-existent. Additional testing was NOT performed as the necessary financial information was NOT made available."
Indiana Code 5-13-6-1 (c) states that in the event that a bank balance is less than the balance reported in the accounting records of the city "then the responsible official or employee may be held personally responsible."
City Controller Mary Ann Prestigiacomo said: "many of the London Witte Group's recommendations have already been applied."
Oh really, Mrs. Prestigiacomo?
If this is true why did your mother (former controller) Kay Garry print out monthly financials for our Council from 2009-2011 and you can't?
Could it be that you and others have been instructed by the new Gahan administration NOT to release any financials?
Let's dig a little deeper in this audit report and see what else we find!
"The Council should require: monthly financial statements, listing of fund transfers, listing of debt payments, and related bank reconciliations with deposit and expenditure listings reconciled to the financial statements in order to fulfill the obligation to monitor the reporting of all financial transactions."
We never read the above statement in the News & Tribune article did you?
Summary of Recommendations:
1. The bank reconciliations discrepancies should be identified and eliminated. Either by the City staff or by LWG.
2. The council should review monthly bank reconciliations (which reconcile to the financial records of the city). In addition, the supporting information, such as a deposit listing, transfer listing, and expenditure report, should be included with the reconciliations.
3.The Council should receive and review and review a monthly budget to actual report.
4. The Council should review the policies and procedures in place for the City's financial reporting and compare them to the SBOA Accounting and Uniform Compliance Guidelines Manual for Cities and Towns. Weakness of deficiencies should be corrected.
5. The Council should consider developing its own specific written policies and procedures manual which accomplishes the goals of the SBOA Manual but increases efficiencies within the specifies of the Cities design.
6. The Council should review the annual CT AR-2 prior to submissions and compare it to the financial records of the City.
7. The Council should work with the city and consider changing the software system currently used to report the accounting records of the City in order to improve the financial reports and allow for proper monitoring of the control system.
8. The Council should address the inadequate oversight resulting from the delegation "of authority" to the Board of Public Works and Safety in a manner that allows for the Council to fulfill its duties and still promotes working efficiencies.
We never read these recommendations in the June 11, 2012 News & Tribune article did you?
We found some misleading (false) statements printed in the: New Albany gets oversight recommendations.
* "As for monthly financial summaries, Prestigiacomo agreed with Caesar that the city's computer software needs to be more "user friendly" in order to provide more succinct reports for the council."
It's amazing that our new city controller is blaming everything on the software. This is the same software that has printed out monthly financials for the last four years. Maybe we just need a "friendly" controller who knows what she is doing.
On second thought we need a CPA as controller it is apparent since 2000 the same controller made the same mistakes or was the instructions handed down to the controller from former mayors and the current mayor?
* "The board of works is a three person body and all the members are appointed by the council."That is totally false. The three person board is appointed by the Mayor NOT the council and it is also a paid board.
Could this be the reason Momma Grizzly (Garry) is back in the city controller's office or is it Momma Grizzly who also needs employee healthcare too?
Talk about killing two birds with one stone...
Our final thoughts:
It's time to take the power away from the Board of Works it has been nothing but a "slush fund" for every Mayor. BTW, did you know the Board of Works budget is about $6,000,000? What the Mayor couldn't get from the council they had the Board of Works to approve and pass.
It's our opinion the council needs to VOTE to replace our current city controller and turn the office over to a CPA from LWG.
It's also our opinion the local News & Tribune needs to print the facts instead of sugar coating or using selective information they print, the taxpayers have a right to know the whole truth.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
WHO LET THE DAWG OUT INDEED?
Bill Clinton, master campaign strategist has, with Barack Obama at his side grinning helplessly, systematically demolished Barack Obama's campaign messaging and narrative.
Bill Clinton did say, with grinning idiot Obama forced to listen at a recent fundraiser ostensibly held to help Obama, that Bill himself balanced the budget for four years. Bill Clinton repeated the fact and we can only imagine that Obama died inside knowing that Bill Clinton was openly taunting his trillion dollar budget deficits.
Poor Bam Bam...
Barack Obama might be an idiot (yep he is) but Obama knows that our buddy Bill is goading and slapping him publicly without shame or restraint.
What can Bam-Bam do? Fire Bill? Fire Hillary? As if...
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama needs Bill Clinton to try to reach all
those white working class "folks" that Obama snubbed
and mocked for years now!
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama needs Bill Clinton to try to raise money
now that the Hopium Guzzlers are penniless in this
Obama economy and Hillary supporters REFUSE
to donate money to a boob.
The great thing about the last week or two is: Barack Obama can't do a damn thing about Bill Clinton. Obama has to grin and bear it...
Bill Clinton flatly contradicted Bam Bam nonsense that the country is on the "right track" economically. Bubba made it clear that the United States is headed in the "wrong" direction. Bill Clinton flatly and authoritatively shouted out:
WE'RE IN A RECESSION!
A recession? How can that be?
Bush is out of office and the great source of light and intelligence is gracing us with his mastery of the world shining like a beacon of "hope" since he was ten years old in Indonesia.
A recession? How can that be?
Barack Obama keeps telling us that we're on the "right" track and things are trending in the right direction.
Bill, you mean Obama is not telling us what we need to hear?
Bill, you are the guy that balanced four budgets and surely you know what you are talking about. Are you saying Obama is an AMATEUR, a boob, out of his element, in over his grey head?
Shocking.
As they say in politics: timing is everything.
Bill Clinton went public war against Obama just as the bad economic numbers burped out. Tuesday as Obama destroyed the Wisconsin Dimocratic Party and Wisconsin Big Labor, Bill Clinton struck again.
"Hit'em when they're down."
Keep your enemies close - until it is time to strike them down. Bubba knows all the tricks and Barack is only now realizing he is outmatched in his Chicago thuggery by the former president from Hope Arkansas...
Bill Clinton did say, with grinning idiot Obama forced to listen at a recent fundraiser ostensibly held to help Obama, that Bill himself balanced the budget for four years. Bill Clinton repeated the fact and we can only imagine that Obama died inside knowing that Bill Clinton was openly taunting his trillion dollar budget deficits.
Poor Bam Bam...
Barack Obama might be an idiot (yep he is) but Obama knows that our buddy Bill is goading and slapping him publicly without shame or restraint.
What can Bam-Bam do? Fire Bill? Fire Hillary? As if...
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama needs Bill Clinton to try to reach all
those white working class "folks" that Obama snubbed
and mocked for years now!
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama knows that Bill Clinton knows that
Barack Obama needs Bill Clinton to try to raise money
now that the Hopium Guzzlers are penniless in this
Obama economy and Hillary supporters REFUSE
to donate money to a boob.
The great thing about the last week or two is: Barack Obama can't do a damn thing about Bill Clinton. Obama has to grin and bear it...
Bill Clinton flatly contradicted Bam Bam nonsense that the country is on the "right track" economically. Bubba made it clear that the United States is headed in the "wrong" direction. Bill Clinton flatly and authoritatively shouted out:
WE'RE IN A RECESSION!
A recession? How can that be?
Bush is out of office and the great source of light and intelligence is gracing us with his mastery of the world shining like a beacon of "hope" since he was ten years old in Indonesia.
A recession? How can that be?
Barack Obama keeps telling us that we're on the "right" track and things are trending in the right direction.
Bill, you mean Obama is not telling us what we need to hear?
Bill, you are the guy that balanced four budgets and surely you know what you are talking about. Are you saying Obama is an AMATEUR, a boob, out of his element, in over his grey head?
Shocking.
As they say in politics: timing is everything.
Bill Clinton went public war against Obama just as the bad economic numbers burped out. Tuesday as Obama destroyed the Wisconsin Dimocratic Party and Wisconsin Big Labor, Bill Clinton struck again.
"Hit'em when they're down."
Keep your enemies close - until it is time to strike them down. Bubba knows all the tricks and Barack is only now realizing he is outmatched in his Chicago thuggery by the former president from Hope Arkansas...
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
WALKER WINS...
So much for public union power!
The story today is Wisconsin and how Barack Obama abandoned Big Labor. Yet Barack Obama expects Big Labor to cough up tens of millions of dollars to make up the shortfall in donations for the Bank of America Dimocratic convention in right-to-work state North Carolina.
If Big Labor does not tell Barack Obama to go to Hell after he abandoned Big Labor in Wisconsin then Big Labor deserves to drop dead officially because Big Labor is useless.
The entire point of the recall was supposed to be the collective bargaining law. Barrett and the Obama Dimocrats in Wisconsin abandoned the collective bargaining argument.
The media is NOW hilariously transparent. The WI recall, when it started, was a HUGE story to them. National implications! The be-all end-all of democracy in action, and they covered it breathlessly as the most important thing in the country.
Now that Big Labor has lost they are quietly backing away and all but ignoring the results. It now means nothing it's not important. Nothing to see here, move along. Wait, we thought it was an indicator of the mood of the whole country?
Btw, the Tea Party is alive and well just look at what they did in Wisconsin!
We the People works...
The story today is Wisconsin and how Barack Obama abandoned Big Labor. Yet Barack Obama expects Big Labor to cough up tens of millions of dollars to make up the shortfall in donations for the Bank of America Dimocratic convention in right-to-work state North Carolina.
If Big Labor does not tell Barack Obama to go to Hell after he abandoned Big Labor in Wisconsin then Big Labor deserves to drop dead officially because Big Labor is useless.
The entire point of the recall was supposed to be the collective bargaining law. Barrett and the Obama Dimocrats in Wisconsin abandoned the collective bargaining argument.
The media is NOW hilariously transparent. The WI recall, when it started, was a HUGE story to them. National implications! The be-all end-all of democracy in action, and they covered it breathlessly as the most important thing in the country.
Now that Big Labor has lost they are quietly backing away and all but ignoring the results. It now means nothing it's not important. Nothing to see here, move along. Wait, we thought it was an indicator of the mood of the whole country?
Btw, the Tea Party is alive and well just look at what they did in Wisconsin!
We the People works...
Sunday, June 03, 2012
LOCAL NEWS & TRIBUNE FAILS READERS ONCE AGAIN....
Letter to the Editor:
After serving thirty years as a criminal justice professional, followed by six years as a criminal justice educator, I have wrestled with the concept of "justice". One vexing reality is that the ones who truly pay for crime are the victims, rarely the offenders.
This is particularly true of the Linden Meadows atrocity perpetrated upon victims living in the surrounding area.
Once a beautiful park, sitting on land donated to the city and protected by a reversionary clause, it is now a rotting eyesore. Like throwing acid in a baby's face, city leaders took the land, sent in the bulldozers, and transplanted houses which have set and rotted for eight years.
I suggest there are only two ways "justice" can be done:
1) restore the park or
2) return the land to it's rightful owner
Otherwise, NO matter how many millions of dollars are wasted, "Linden Meadows" or "Captain's View" will be a curse on the lips of all who utter the name.
Leonard O. Gardenour
New Albany
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
First of all, there is NO reason that this letter could not be published in our local newspaper. Editor Shea Van Hoy refuses to put on his big boy pants and making sound, sensible decisions on what is printed on the "Letter to the Editor" page.
Man up Mr. Van Hoy and demonstrate some of the ethical integrity in which "your newspaper used" to take pride in.
What ever happen to Freedom Of Speech in the City of New Albany?
Our final thoughts:
It is very interesting to us that NO one has ever question the law that was passed in 1991 which says: that if people had a "reversionary clause" on their deed, they had 30 years to request their land back!
Over the last several years the city and the local newspaper made this fight about neighbors VS low income housing. Which was a total lie. What the real issue was about was property rights.
It could have been a win-win situation, but the Mayor and CHDO refused to listen. Now is the time to undo all the wrong and return it back to the ball park and honor the Fawcett families wishes.
After serving thirty years as a criminal justice professional, followed by six years as a criminal justice educator, I have wrestled with the concept of "justice". One vexing reality is that the ones who truly pay for crime are the victims, rarely the offenders.
This is particularly true of the Linden Meadows atrocity perpetrated upon victims living in the surrounding area.
Once a beautiful park, sitting on land donated to the city and protected by a reversionary clause, it is now a rotting eyesore. Like throwing acid in a baby's face, city leaders took the land, sent in the bulldozers, and transplanted houses which have set and rotted for eight years.
I suggest there are only two ways "justice" can be done:
1) restore the park or
2) return the land to it's rightful owner
Otherwise, NO matter how many millions of dollars are wasted, "Linden Meadows" or "Captain's View" will be a curse on the lips of all who utter the name.
Leonard O. Gardenour
New Albany
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
First of all, there is NO reason that this letter could not be published in our local newspaper. Editor Shea Van Hoy refuses to put on his big boy pants and making sound, sensible decisions on what is printed on the "Letter to the Editor" page.
Man up Mr. Van Hoy and demonstrate some of the ethical integrity in which "your newspaper used" to take pride in.
What ever happen to Freedom Of Speech in the City of New Albany?
Our final thoughts:
It is very interesting to us that NO one has ever question the law that was passed in 1991 which says: that if people had a "reversionary clause" on their deed, they had 30 years to request their land back!
Over the last several years the city and the local newspaper made this fight about neighbors VS low income housing. Which was a total lie. What the real issue was about was property rights.
It could have been a win-win situation, but the Mayor and CHDO refused to listen. Now is the time to undo all the wrong and return it back to the ball park and honor the Fawcett families wishes.
Friday, June 01, 2012
READY, SET, CLICK....
Today, Facebook will start using your photos in acts targeting your contacts and fb friends. It is legal and was mentioned to you when you opened an account.
To prevent this do the following:
* click on Home Account Settings
* Facebook Ads (Bottom of left hand navigation panel)
* Adverts shown by third party
* Edit third party advert settings
* then choose "No One" in the list and save the changes
Copy and share this with all your facebook friends....
To prevent this do the following:
* click on Home Account Settings
* Facebook Ads (Bottom of left hand navigation panel)
* Adverts shown by third party
* Edit third party advert settings
* then choose "No One" in the list and save the changes
Copy and share this with all your facebook friends....
Friday, May 25, 2012
TWO MILLION $ BOONDOGGLE....
Our beef with the repairs of the Spring Street Hill project is that this is being done simply for the advantage of the people of that neighborhood. And it ties up TIF money for twenty years when we desperately need money in our General Fund.
Does Bob Caesar even know what is breaking down the road on Spring Street Hill?
First, it was rain damage now they think it's over weight trucks. Mr. Caesar thinks "I'd even recommend a camera on the hill to keep heavy trucks off of the hill."
And again, we will type slower for those of you who don't get it.
He must NOT travel Cherry Street Hill in July or August. Because if he did he would KNOW why the friggin' Spring Street Hill continues collapsing.
Sweet baby Jesus....
It's "unhealthy raw sewage" that continues to flourish along the road and hill side.
Bob Caesar is incapable of solving any of the problems that have crippled Spring Street Hill.
Maybe if we voters pushed for a law that would withhold their pay on bad decisions we might get something fixed right.
Councilman Bob Caesar is an "oxymoron" if he thinks these repairs will fix the problem...you just wait and see!
Does Bob Caesar even know what is breaking down the road on Spring Street Hill?
First, it was rain damage now they think it's over weight trucks. Mr. Caesar thinks "I'd even recommend a camera on the hill to keep heavy trucks off of the hill."
And again, we will type slower for those of you who don't get it.
He must NOT travel Cherry Street Hill in July or August. Because if he did he would KNOW why the friggin' Spring Street Hill continues collapsing.
Sweet baby Jesus....
It's "unhealthy raw sewage" that continues to flourish along the road and hill side.
Bob Caesar is incapable of solving any of the problems that have crippled Spring Street Hill.
Maybe if we voters pushed for a law that would withhold their pay on bad decisions we might get something fixed right.
Councilman Bob Caesar is an "oxymoron" if he thinks these repairs will fix the problem...you just wait and see!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
"JOE UNHINGED..."
When Joe Biden agreed to run as Vice President on an Obama ticket, he traded his blue collar credentials for the leash collar of the Liberal Progressive Obama master.
He has acted the role of Obama's attack dog ever since, lifting his leg upon our Constitutional laws, rights and freedoms and pursued and attacked the values of straight American men and women like a Liberal entitlement dog in heat.
The louder he barks the more you know he realizes his chances of getting sent to the Democrat "Animal Farm" of discarded useful idiots is growing faster and more furious.
They already sent him to their Obamacare veterinary doctor to remove his manhood and implant the Party neuticals of a democrat ideology that gave him the appearance of being whole and productive, but never produce anything of value when called upon to preform just like his master.
He has acted the role of Obama's attack dog ever since, lifting his leg upon our Constitutional laws, rights and freedoms and pursued and attacked the values of straight American men and women like a Liberal entitlement dog in heat.
The louder he barks the more you know he realizes his chances of getting sent to the Democrat "Animal Farm" of discarded useful idiots is growing faster and more furious.
They already sent him to their Obamacare veterinary doctor to remove his manhood and implant the Party neuticals of a democrat ideology that gave him the appearance of being whole and productive, but never produce anything of value when called upon to preform just like his master.
What Biden's parents "may have said" is very different from what progressives are saying today, that it's OK to be dependent on the government. Look at Obama's Julia website, for instance.
"They just don't get US," made our heads cock like a dog hearing a high pitched noise. NO surprise here...and YES, we DO just get you, and in fact, we see right through you!
Friday, May 18, 2012
WAY TO GO FACEBOOK...
Congratulations to Facebook on it's IPO today. Showing once again that "Capitalism and Ingenuity" are the engines of growth, not the Nanny State. Today Facebook completed a journey from a Dorm room experiment to a 109B + company and we congratulate them.
The people at Facebook have devised an amazing platform for the whole world to reach out to each other. It's brought family and friends together, helped bring together social movements and keep people up to date on information they never would have gotten elsewhere.
It is a testament to Capitalism and what the private sector can do, better, more efficiently and with less bureaucracy than the many states.
Again, way to go Facebook!
The people at Facebook have devised an amazing platform for the whole world to reach out to each other. It's brought family and friends together, helped bring together social movements and keep people up to date on information they never would have gotten elsewhere.
It is a testament to Capitalism and what the private sector can do, better, more efficiently and with less bureaucracy than the many states.
Again, way to go Facebook!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
THUMBS UP ~ THUMBS DOWN....
Thumbs up - way up - to Matt Denison in making A Night of Hoops and Hope for Southern Indiana Tornado Relief Benefit a great big success. You worked so hard on this and we here at Freedom Of Speech applaud you Mr. Denison. It's truly ashamed Mr. Mayor let his ego get in the way and let such valueable employee get away...
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Thumbs -way - way down - to The News and Tribune, why haven't you told the taxpayers about the NAPD wanting 17 new police cars? Just think of all the newspapers you could sell if you printed the facts and truth about our local government.
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Thumbs way up - to Council President Diane McCartin-Benedetti for replacing $100,000 back in EDIT.
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Thumbs way up - to Councilman Kevin Zurschmiede introducing a seperation of commingling of funds. It's a win-win for taxpayers.
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Thumbs up - way up - to State Rep. Ed Clere and Lois Endris for stepping in for the "little people" with our property tax problem with the Auditor.
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Thumbs -way - way down - to The News and Tribune, why haven't you told the taxpayers about the NAPD wanting 17 new police cars? Just think of all the newspapers you could sell if you printed the facts and truth about our local government.
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Thumbs way up - to Council President Diane McCartin-Benedetti for replacing $100,000 back in EDIT.
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Thumbs way up - to Councilman Kevin Zurschmiede introducing a seperation of commingling of funds. It's a win-win for taxpayers.
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Thumbs up - way up - to State Rep. Ed Clere and Lois Endris for stepping in for the "little people" with our property tax problem with the Auditor.
Friday, May 11, 2012
SOUNDS LIKE BARRY IS GETTING DESPERATE...
After saying for the past ten years of political life that marriage is defined as between a man and a woman, and quoted saying, "I don't think marriage is a civil right" is NOW flip-flopping on the issue because he is losing votes and a lot of campaign dollars.
Whether or not his position is right or wrong, it demonstrates once again that Obama has NO spine and is a weak man who won't stand by his convictions or he never had convictions and was just mouthing the words in order to fool America and get re-elected, regardless it shows once again HOW WEAK OBAMA IS!"
Obama is NOT a man of his word or conviction and will say anything to get a vote.
What's even more amusing is that this is an issue that Barry (Obama) cannot do one, single, solitary thing about.
Nothing at all...
We figure that a special word like "bigot" will appear next in the "local blogosphere" and so be it.
Whether or not his position is right or wrong, it demonstrates once again that Obama has NO spine and is a weak man who won't stand by his convictions or he never had convictions and was just mouthing the words in order to fool America and get re-elected, regardless it shows once again HOW WEAK OBAMA IS!"
Obama is NOT a man of his word or conviction and will say anything to get a vote.
What's even more amusing is that this is an issue that Barry (Obama) cannot do one, single, solitary thing about.
Nothing at all...
We figure that a special word like "bigot" will appear next in the "local blogosphere" and so be it.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
"YOUR FIRED!" ONE DOWN ONE TO GO...
Bye, bye Teddy, guess who's next?
Floyd County Commissioner Steve Bush!
Floyd County Commissioner Steve Bush!
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
WHY VOTE? BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU A VOICE...
Citizens of New Albany can participate in their state and local government. This process insures that power will always remain where it belongs - with the people.
The most important right citizens have is the right to vote. By voting, the people have a voice in state and local government. The people decide who will represent them in government.
Before voting in an, election, each citizen should be well informed about the issues and candidates.
Why We Should Vote
* To speak your mind:
Your vote is your choice. It tells the candidates and elected officials how you feel about important issues.
* To make them listen:
Your vote is your voice, too. When we turn out to vote, you can bet that the politicians know it - and you can be sure, when we all crank up that voice, they'll pay attention to what we say.
* For our community:
Do you ever wonder why one certain area seems to get it all? One big reason is voting. When we vote, we get results.
* For our children:
Our children can't vote-so we have to do it for them. That's how we make our views known about safety, schools, borrowing, debt, and the environment and other issues that will affect our childrens future in Floyd County.
* To control our future:
Elected officials make decisions that affect our daily lives. The individuals we vote for will make decisions about our quality of life.
* To stop something:
Voting let's you stop complaining about things going on in our community. It puts you the voter in the driver's seat instead of under the bus!
* To win:
In every election year, some races are decided by just a handful of votes. Those who vote demand respect. When we vote, we win.
The right of the people to vote is invaluable in the creation of local and state government that is bound to the will of "ALL" the people.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
We are urging each of you to take the time to do your part and Vote today Tuesday May 8th...
The most important right citizens have is the right to vote. By voting, the people have a voice in state and local government. The people decide who will represent them in government.
Before voting in an, election, each citizen should be well informed about the issues and candidates.
Why We Should Vote
* To speak your mind:
Your vote is your choice. It tells the candidates and elected officials how you feel about important issues.
* To make them listen:
Your vote is your voice, too. When we turn out to vote, you can bet that the politicians know it - and you can be sure, when we all crank up that voice, they'll pay attention to what we say.
* For our community:
Do you ever wonder why one certain area seems to get it all? One big reason is voting. When we vote, we get results.
* For our children:
Our children can't vote-so we have to do it for them. That's how we make our views known about safety, schools, borrowing, debt, and the environment and other issues that will affect our childrens future in Floyd County.
* To control our future:
Elected officials make decisions that affect our daily lives. The individuals we vote for will make decisions about our quality of life.
* To stop something:
Voting let's you stop complaining about things going on in our community. It puts you the voter in the driver's seat instead of under the bus!
* To win:
In every election year, some races are decided by just a handful of votes. Those who vote demand respect. When we vote, we win.
The right of the people to vote is invaluable in the creation of local and state government that is bound to the will of "ALL" the people.
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
We are urging each of you to take the time to do your part and Vote today Tuesday May 8th...
Friday, May 04, 2012
OFF TO THE OAKS.....
We're just everyday people who love the racing game.
The field for the 138th Kentucky Oaks will be limited to 14 horses with preference given to the horses with the most graded stakes earnings.
Here are the 2012 Kentucky Oaks horses and post positions:
1. On Fire Baby
2. Grace Hall
3. Summer Applause
4. Eden's Moon
5. Hard Not to Like
6. Broadway's Alibi
7. Sacristy
8. Jemima's Pearl
9. Believe You Can
10. And Why Not
11. Karlovy Vary
12. Colonial Empress
13. Amie's Dini
14. Yara
AE Oaks Lilly
The $1,000,000 Kentucky Oaks is run by three-year-old fillies.
Our picks:
Win: On Fire Baby
Place: Hard Not to Like
Show: Yara
Post time is scheduled for 5:45 hope to see you all there.
The field for the 138th Kentucky Oaks will be limited to 14 horses with preference given to the horses with the most graded stakes earnings.
Here are the 2012 Kentucky Oaks horses and post positions:
1. On Fire Baby
2. Grace Hall
3. Summer Applause
4. Eden's Moon
5. Hard Not to Like
6. Broadway's Alibi
7. Sacristy
8. Jemima's Pearl
9. Believe You Can
10. And Why Not
11. Karlovy Vary
12. Colonial Empress
13. Amie's Dini
14. Yara
AE Oaks Lilly
The $1,000,000 Kentucky Oaks is run by three-year-old fillies.
Our picks:
Win: On Fire Baby
Place: Hard Not to Like
Show: Yara
Post time is scheduled for 5:45 hope to see you all there.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
WE WANT LESS BOARDS NOT MORE....
Why is the City Council so in favor of setting up more Boards and Commissions? Each new Board is a financial cost burden on the backs of taxpayers.
Each New Board needs:
* supplies
* computers
* a paid attorney
* mileage costs
* paid consultants
Why doesn't the City Council concentrate on projects that will, "Put the shovel in the Ground."
And:
* cleanup trash and unsafe houses
* stop stormwater flooding
* enforce the laws now in the Code Book
OK - "City Council" and "Mayor Gahan", get your heads out of the clouds and see the "Real work" THAT needs to be done in New Albany!
Each New Board needs:
* supplies
* computers
* a paid attorney
* mileage costs
* paid consultants
Why doesn't the City Council concentrate on projects that will, "Put the shovel in the Ground."
And:
* cleanup trash and unsafe houses
* stop stormwater flooding
* enforce the laws now in the Code Book
OK - "City Council" and "Mayor Gahan", get your heads out of the clouds and see the "Real work" THAT needs to be done in New Albany!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
2012 PRIMARY ENDORSEMENTS...
Everyone that is connected with Freedom Of Speech lives in Floyd County. We are a diverse group of ethnicity, gender, age, education and politics. All of our children and grand children attend or attended private/or public school.
We spend our days, for better or worse, commenting on and studying the issues that affect and shape our Country, Indiana, Floyd County and the City of New Albany.
We are taxpayers and city employees who are not insulated from bad decisions, mismanagement and the wasteful spending of our hard earned tax dollars that does affect our daily lives in a very negative way.
We care about the many issues facing our country, state, county and city.
The point is, our issues are your issues!
We consider ourselves fairly informed observers, so why not tell our readers who WE think is most qualified to tackle those issues.
Some are incumbents, unopposed or first time candidates for that office.
Our 2012 Freedom Of Speech Primary~Endorsements goes to the following candidates:
President:
No Endorsement
Governor:
* Mike Pence (R)
Senator:
* Joe Donnelley (D)
Congress, 9th District:
* Todd Young (R)
State Rep, District 72:
* Ed Clere (R)
State Rep. District 70:
No Endorsement
County Commissioner District 2:
* Bill Fender (R)
County Commissioner District 3:
* Dennis Roudenbush (D)
School Board District At Large:
* Rebecca Gardenour
County Council At Large:
* Larry Clemons (D)
* Carol Shope (D)
* Brad Striegel (D)
County Recorder:
* Lois Endris (R)
County Treasurer:
* Linda Berger (R)
County Surveyor:
No Endorsement
County Coroner:
No Endorsement
We wish you all the best of possible outcomes in your campaigns.
Freedom Of Speech Staff Members
We spend our days, for better or worse, commenting on and studying the issues that affect and shape our Country, Indiana, Floyd County and the City of New Albany.
We are taxpayers and city employees who are not insulated from bad decisions, mismanagement and the wasteful spending of our hard earned tax dollars that does affect our daily lives in a very negative way.
We care about the many issues facing our country, state, county and city.
The point is, our issues are your issues!
We consider ourselves fairly informed observers, so why not tell our readers who WE think is most qualified to tackle those issues.
Some are incumbents, unopposed or first time candidates for that office.
Our 2012 Freedom Of Speech Primary~Endorsements goes to the following candidates:
President:
No Endorsement
Governor:
* Mike Pence (R)
Senator:
* Joe Donnelley (D)
Congress, 9th District:
* Todd Young (R)
State Rep, District 72:
* Ed Clere (R)
State Rep. District 70:
No Endorsement
County Commissioner District 2:
* Bill Fender (R)
County Commissioner District 3:
* Dennis Roudenbush (D)
School Board District At Large:
* Rebecca Gardenour
County Council At Large:
* Larry Clemons (D)
* Carol Shope (D)
* Brad Striegel (D)
County Recorder:
* Lois Endris (R)
County Treasurer:
* Linda Berger (R)
County Surveyor:
No Endorsement
County Coroner:
No Endorsement
We wish you all the best of possible outcomes in your campaigns.
Freedom Of Speech Staff Members
Friday, April 20, 2012
IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN....
Hundreds of thousands of locals and folks from all over make plans to attend this years Thunder Over Louisville.
Who's ready for da party?
If you haven't made a hotel reservation. It's to late!
The best place to see the fireworks on the Indiana side is:
* Kingfish
* Buckhead's
* Rocky's
Pack your rain gear and your warm hoodies it's suppose to be cool and wet.
Have a great weekend from all of our staff here at Freedom Of Speech.
Who's ready for da party?
If you haven't made a hotel reservation. It's to late!
The best place to see the fireworks on the Indiana side is:
* Kingfish
* Buckhead's
* Rocky's
Pack your rain gear and your warm hoodies it's suppose to be cool and wet.
Have a great weekend from all of our staff here at Freedom Of Speech.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
WHAT A CROCK....
Have you read your local News & Tribune today?
We have never read such crap in our lives. Just in case you haven't gone to your mailbox yet, check this out:
How about all the other campaign promises you lied to us voters about?
Would you like for us to list them all?
* "City Controller Mary Ann Prestigiacomo said she's been working closely with department heads to ensure spending stays on track. We want to be responsible stewards of our taxpayers' dollars, she said."
Mrs. Prestigiacomo, don't you feel it's more important as controller for you to work closely with our council president and the eight other council members to have the financials so that they can appropriate monies for certain request?
BTW, great news folks, Mrs. Kay Garry returned yesterday part-time in the controllers office. We guess she found out it cost way more to carry Plan B Healthcare in the real world.
What a crock!
We have never read such crap in our lives. Just in case you haven't gone to your mailbox yet, check this out:
City Wrap
* "When I ran for this office, I made a promise to the people of New Albany to make our city physically cleaner, financially stronger and fundamentally better," Gahan said in a news release. "I am doing everything that I can to live up to that promise."
Oh really, Jeff?How about all the other campaign promises you lied to us voters about?
Would you like for us to list them all?
* "City Controller Mary Ann Prestigiacomo said she's been working closely with department heads to ensure spending stays on track. We want to be responsible stewards of our taxpayers' dollars, she said."
Mrs. Prestigiacomo, don't you feel it's more important as controller for you to work closely with our council president and the eight other council members to have the financials so that they can appropriate monies for certain request?
BTW, great news folks, Mrs. Kay Garry returned yesterday part-time in the controllers office. We guess she found out it cost way more to carry Plan B Healthcare in the real world.
What a crock!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
IT'S TAX DAY....
Tax Day is normally April 15th, but because the 15th was Sunday April 17th becomes the day we all dread.
Yeah, we get that the government needs some serious cash so the GSA can go back to Hawaii or Vegas for some ribbon cuttings and all, but it still smarts having to write that tax check today April 17th.
Fear not, we have a plan to take the sting out of yours and ours Tax Day.
First, we were originally going to offer to pay every ones taxes, but we never received our "bail out money" Obama promised.
We sure are glad the Senate voted down Buffett's Law. We still can't understand how "Mr. Buffett" has still not paid the $300,000 million he owed in back taxes from 2010."
But then again we're NOT friends of Obama either.
So, we would like to invite all of our friends to Pastimes Bar & Grill on Market Street today for free beer starting at 4:30pm. Tell Grant (the owner) that Freedom Of Speech gave him a special plug on this Tax Day and remind him that you/we support his lawsuit against the Historical Association!
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Yeah, we get that the government needs some serious cash so the GSA can go back to Hawaii or Vegas for some ribbon cuttings and all, but it still smarts having to write that tax check today April 17th.
Fear not, we have a plan to take the sting out of yours and ours Tax Day.
First, we were originally going to offer to pay every ones taxes, but we never received our "bail out money" Obama promised.
We sure are glad the Senate voted down Buffett's Law. We still can't understand how "Mr. Buffett" has still not paid the $300,000 million he owed in back taxes from 2010."
But then again we're NOT friends of Obama either.
So, we would like to invite all of our friends to Pastimes Bar & Grill on Market Street today for free beer starting at 4:30pm. Tell Grant (the owner) that Freedom Of Speech gave him a special plug on this Tax Day and remind him that you/we support his lawsuit against the Historical Association!
Freedom Of Speech Staff
Saturday, April 14, 2012
WAR ON STAY AT HOME MOMS....
Republicans and Democrats have been bickering for days about which side is actually waging a war on women in the run up to the election.
Bushfire's like the one Rosen set off are the sort of things that will convince "women" who make up the other third of America that the "war on women" they've been hearing so much about is actually on the traditional gender roles they believe in.
Sorry, there's nothing faux about this mean-spirited attack the whole dilemma is all to real for every mother in the United States Of America.
And that is NOT good for Barack Obama!
Btw, Mr. Axelrod which political playbook did you pull that one out of?
Bushfire's like the one Rosen set off are the sort of things that will convince "women" who make up the other third of America that the "war on women" they've been hearing so much about is actually on the traditional gender roles they believe in.
Sorry, there's nothing faux about this mean-spirited attack the whole dilemma is all to real for every mother in the United States Of America.
And that is NOT good for Barack Obama!
Btw, Mr. Axelrod which political playbook did you pull that one out of?
Thursday, April 12, 2012
PLAYING CATCH UP....FLORIDA
What happen in Florida was a tragedy and that is something every American can understand.
The emotions at play are understandable on all sides. But what we must remember is that our nation depends on a system of law in order to function.
So what Obama should have said was this:
I ask all Americans to remain patient while this matter is handled by the courts in Florida and that those who are so inclined pray that those investigating and adjudicating this matter be empowered to find justice. They will. And as Americans it is important that we accept that outcome whatever it may be.
He could have said something like that and appeared Presidential.
Instead, he gives us a bizarre discourse of "if I had a son he'd look like Treyvon" the rhetorical equivalent of splashing gasoline near glowing hot coals.
The death of anyone, particularly a young man, is tragic.
The sad part in all of this is the president has a bad habit of wading uninformed into local controversies.
The President only tends to wade in when the press is screaming about a perceived injustice to a black person (remember Professor Gates?).
Did Obama make one peep about that poor 13 year old white boy in Kansas City who was chased by two black youths, doused with gasoline and set on fire? They were screaming, "This is what you deserve. You get what you deserve, white boy."
The boy suffered from first degree burns on his face. He did not know the perpetrators.
Did Obama go on television and say anything? You bet he didn't. Why? Because it serves NO political purpose for him to do so. His goal is to divide the country - pit the haves against the have nots, reignite racial division, etc. It's the only way he stands at re-election - getting his base all riled up.
All we can say to the President for his silence on this more obvious racially motivated hate crime - Shame On You!
You are supposed to be President for ALL Americans.
The emotions at play are understandable on all sides. But what we must remember is that our nation depends on a system of law in order to function.
So what Obama should have said was this:
I ask all Americans to remain patient while this matter is handled by the courts in Florida and that those who are so inclined pray that those investigating and adjudicating this matter be empowered to find justice. They will. And as Americans it is important that we accept that outcome whatever it may be.
He could have said something like that and appeared Presidential.
Instead, he gives us a bizarre discourse of "if I had a son he'd look like Treyvon" the rhetorical equivalent of splashing gasoline near glowing hot coals.
The death of anyone, particularly a young man, is tragic.
The sad part in all of this is the president has a bad habit of wading uninformed into local controversies.
The President only tends to wade in when the press is screaming about a perceived injustice to a black person (remember Professor Gates?).
Did Obama make one peep about that poor 13 year old white boy in Kansas City who was chased by two black youths, doused with gasoline and set on fire? They were screaming, "This is what you deserve. You get what you deserve, white boy."
The boy suffered from first degree burns on his face. He did not know the perpetrators.
Did Obama go on television and say anything? You bet he didn't. Why? Because it serves NO political purpose for him to do so. His goal is to divide the country - pit the haves against the have nots, reignite racial division, etc. It's the only way he stands at re-election - getting his base all riled up.
All we can say to the President for his silence on this more obvious racially motivated hate crime - Shame On You!
You are supposed to be President for ALL Americans.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
DO THE MATH.....
What the City of New Albany needs is jobs. Jobs generate revenue, revenue increases our yearly General Fund.
Over the next few weeks Freedom Of Speech will show you what is wrong with the City of New Albany and how to fix it.
Question Number 1: Do Tax Abatements help or hurt New Albany?
Tax Abatement:
The deduction is 100% in the first year and declines by a specified percentage every year thereafter. Tax Abatement is available for a one to ten year for real property, new manufacturing equipment, new research, new development equipment and JOBS!
We at Freedom Of Speech wonder why it's necessary for New Albany council members to approve so many tax abatements and do they produce as many jobs as they claim.
Thanks to our friends working in the City County Building we have something interesting to share with our readers.
The following company's re-applied for their 10 year Tax Abatements and look at what we found.
Number of Jobs created after the first year:
Kotter Development, Inc........N/A
Kotter Development, Inc........N/A
Kotter Development, Inc.........-40 Jobs
Lee Supply Corporation...........-2 Jobs
Sunnyview LLC........................-19 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-147 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-147 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-137 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-137 Jobs
L & D Mail Masters, Inc..............-9 Jobs
M & V Investments, Inc...............0 Jobs
Lumley Enterprises, Inc.............-2 Jobs
Rite-Way Industries, Inc............-24 Jobs
Samtec, Inc................................-78 Jobs
Ideal Door Division.....................0 Jobs
Uhl Properties,LLC.....................0 Jobs
The Grand..................................0 Jobs
Larry & Brenda Sharlow
St. Edwards Court, LP................0 Jobs
United Investment Group/
Insulated Roofing Contractors...N/A
Retailers Supply Co. Inc.............0 Jobs
Source: Carl Malysz
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Tax Abatements reduce the amount that should go into our General Fund that supports our city. If they don't pay their fair share of taxes, then we the taxpayers have to make up the difference out of our pockets.
If the County Council only gives 1 Tax Abatement a year why did the City of New Albany give the above list abatements?
Our final thoughts: After having a lengthily conversation last week with the head of the State Board of Accounts this is the answer he gave us:
"What is killing our City General Fund is Tax Abatements, TIF's, Police and Fire salaries and their contracts. When the City of New Albany goes into bankruptcy this will be why."
Source: Charlie Pride, State Board of Accounts @ 317-232-2521
Over the next few weeks Freedom Of Speech will show you what is wrong with the City of New Albany and how to fix it.
Question Number 1: Do Tax Abatements help or hurt New Albany?
Tax Abatement:
The deduction is 100% in the first year and declines by a specified percentage every year thereafter. Tax Abatement is available for a one to ten year for real property, new manufacturing equipment, new research, new development equipment and JOBS!
We at Freedom Of Speech wonder why it's necessary for New Albany council members to approve so many tax abatements and do they produce as many jobs as they claim.
Thanks to our friends working in the City County Building we have something interesting to share with our readers.
The following company's re-applied for their 10 year Tax Abatements and look at what we found.
Number of Jobs created after the first year:
Kotter Development, Inc........N/A
Kotter Development, Inc........N/A
Kotter Development, Inc.........-40 Jobs
Lee Supply Corporation...........-2 Jobs
Sunnyview LLC........................-19 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-147 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-147 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-137 Jobs
Hitachi Cable Automotive.........-137 Jobs
L & D Mail Masters, Inc..............-9 Jobs
M & V Investments, Inc...............0 Jobs
Lumley Enterprises, Inc.............-2 Jobs
Rite-Way Industries, Inc............-24 Jobs
Samtec, Inc................................-78 Jobs
Ideal Door Division.....................0 Jobs
Uhl Properties,LLC.....................0 Jobs
The Grand..................................0 Jobs
Larry & Brenda Sharlow
St. Edwards Court, LP................0 Jobs
United Investment Group/
Insulated Roofing Contractors...N/A
Retailers Supply Co. Inc.............0 Jobs
Source: Carl Malysz
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Tax Abatements reduce the amount that should go into our General Fund that supports our city. If they don't pay their fair share of taxes, then we the taxpayers have to make up the difference out of our pockets.
If the County Council only gives 1 Tax Abatement a year why did the City of New Albany give the above list abatements?
Our final thoughts: After having a lengthily conversation last week with the head of the State Board of Accounts this is the answer he gave us:
"What is killing our City General Fund is Tax Abatements, TIF's, Police and Fire salaries and their contracts. When the City of New Albany goes into bankruptcy this will be why."
Source: Charlie Pride, State Board of Accounts @ 317-232-2521
Saturday, April 07, 2012
HAPPY EASTER...
As we gather with family and friends to enjoy this Easter weekend.
Easter should be a feeling in our hearts of hope, faith and trust.
it is a day of miracles;
a day when our dreams seem a little closer;
a time of retrospection
for what has been an anticipation of all that will be.
Easter is a time of faith, and hope.
It is a time when we say a quiet thanks
for all that we have and for all that
the future holds.
And it is a time for remembering and appreciation
the people in our lives who make a difference...
Happy Easter,
~Freedom Of Speech Staff
Easter should be a feeling in our hearts of hope, faith and trust.
it is a day of miracles;
a day when our dreams seem a little closer;
a time of retrospection
for what has been an anticipation of all that will be.
Easter is a time of faith, and hope.
It is a time when we say a quiet thanks
for all that we have and for all that
the future holds.
And it is a time for remembering and appreciation
the people in our lives who make a difference...
Happy Easter,
~Freedom Of Speech Staff
Friday, April 06, 2012
WHEN IS ENOUGH....ENOUGH?
Parents at a Massachusetts elementary school are furious after educators first removed the word "God" from the popular Lee Greenwood song, "God Bless the U.S.A." and then pulled the song all together from an upcoming concert.
Greenwood release this statement:
"The most important word in the whole piece of music is the word God, which is also in the title "God Bless the U.S.A." maybe the school should have asked the parents their thoughts before changing the lyrics to the song. They could have ask me since I am the writer of the song, which of course, I would have said you CAN'T change the lyrics at all or any part of the song!"
Are you believing that school?
Here we go again, more war on Christianity. You can remove God all you want, but the good news there is still a loving God and He lives.
This is one of the reasons our country is going to hell in a hand basket. Is it us, or has anyone else noticed that the more we take GOD out of things, the worse off our country gets. OUR country was founded on GOD.
Greenwood release this statement:
"The most important word in the whole piece of music is the word God, which is also in the title "God Bless the U.S.A." maybe the school should have asked the parents their thoughts before changing the lyrics to the song. They could have ask me since I am the writer of the song, which of course, I would have said you CAN'T change the lyrics at all or any part of the song!"
Are you believing that school?
Here we go again, more war on Christianity. You can remove God all you want, but the good news there is still a loving God and He lives.
This is one of the reasons our country is going to hell in a hand basket. Is it us, or has anyone else noticed that the more we take GOD out of things, the worse off our country gets. OUR country was founded on GOD.
When we hear the song "God Bless the U.S.A." We hear faith, pride and love for our great country.
Our final thoughts:
First, maybe Lee Greenwood should sue the school board for ruining his song. What is wrong with this country, do they HATE God?
When we were in grade school several years ago, we sang songs like "God Bless America" and "God Bless the USA" and how did we turn out? We're all far from perfect but we'd like to believe that we are responsible, kind, and compassionate.
It seems ever since the liberals and the atheists have been stripping God from everything, how are the kids turning out now a days? Violence has gone up in the public school system, teenage pregnancy has gone up, grades have dropped drastically, so is their plan working?
Kids are NOT getting a MORAL education, which IS a part of the education process.
This is Holy Week, the week that changed the world. If you choose not to believe in God, that is your choice. But don't force the majority who do believe in God, to remove his name or stop speaking his name just to please you.
Funny thing is, one day, God won't be ignored.
May God Bless America...
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
THE BIG BLUE NATION.....
Congratulations to Coach Calipari and the UK WILDCATS on a fantastic season. You are the NEW NCAA Champions.
We just love March Madness!
We just love March Madness!
Friday, March 30, 2012
OUR OPINION....
With both the Obama administration and its challengers at various points contradicting themselves and making arguments they can't possibly believe. There is plenty of blame to go around: You can blame the lawyers and politicians on both sides of the Obamacare issue.
Consider the question that the court took up on the first day of oral arguments: Should the justices decide the case or wait until April 2015, when the first penalties for refusing to buy health insurance are due? In order to decide this question, the Court has to determine whether the penalty associated with the individual mandate is or isn't a tax.
As Justice Samuel Alito told the solicitor general on the first day of oral arguments: General Verrilli, today you are arguing that the penalty is not a tax. Tomorrow you are going to be back and you will be arguing that the penalty is a tax.
Tuesday's oral argument at the Supreme Court was not the finest hour for health care reform, or for Solicitor General Don Verrilli or even for Obama. The two issues that either one can kill the bill is the mandate and the no existing severability clause. That's the question of whether, by invalidating one part of the law, the court must invalidate the whole thing. Normally, laws include a 'severability' clause, stipulating that the statute can survive even if the court throws out one part. The Affordable Care Act lacks such a prevision.
Who do we blame?
The Democrats and Obama!
Back in 2008 the democrats had a majority House and Senate. Obama and the democrats decided to shut out the republicans. Do you remember this one: "Hey, John, remember, I won and now we begin to drain the swamp" it set such a poisonous tone for the healthcare debate.
What we all wanted from healthcare 1) health care should be available to all and 2) that it should be affordable and 3) nobody should lose their house due to a severe illness. There was actually a ton of common ground there.
The crime here is that democrats took all this common ground and tossed it away, and immediately went back to their normal "Them damn republicans want to kill Grandma" that has been their go to for the last 50 years.
And now they (democrats) are paying the price for flaunting their ignorance. What an enormous waste of time, tax dollars and energy.
As long as we live we will never forget the "Louisiana Purchase and the Cornhusker Kickbacks!"
America is not for sale and we the owners are mad as hell. The left, the Right, and the Center are witnessing the collapse of the Obama Presidency.
Consider the question that the court took up on the first day of oral arguments: Should the justices decide the case or wait until April 2015, when the first penalties for refusing to buy health insurance are due? In order to decide this question, the Court has to determine whether the penalty associated with the individual mandate is or isn't a tax.
As Justice Samuel Alito told the solicitor general on the first day of oral arguments: General Verrilli, today you are arguing that the penalty is not a tax. Tomorrow you are going to be back and you will be arguing that the penalty is a tax.
Tuesday's oral argument at the Supreme Court was not the finest hour for health care reform, or for Solicitor General Don Verrilli or even for Obama. The two issues that either one can kill the bill is the mandate and the no existing severability clause. That's the question of whether, by invalidating one part of the law, the court must invalidate the whole thing. Normally, laws include a 'severability' clause, stipulating that the statute can survive even if the court throws out one part. The Affordable Care Act lacks such a prevision.
Who do we blame?
The Democrats and Obama!
Back in 2008 the democrats had a majority House and Senate. Obama and the democrats decided to shut out the republicans. Do you remember this one: "Hey, John, remember, I won and now we begin to drain the swamp" it set such a poisonous tone for the healthcare debate.
What we all wanted from healthcare 1) health care should be available to all and 2) that it should be affordable and 3) nobody should lose their house due to a severe illness. There was actually a ton of common ground there.
The crime here is that democrats took all this common ground and tossed it away, and immediately went back to their normal "Them damn republicans want to kill Grandma" that has been their go to for the last 50 years.
And now they (democrats) are paying the price for flaunting their ignorance. What an enormous waste of time, tax dollars and energy.
As long as we live we will never forget the "Louisiana Purchase and the Cornhusker Kickbacks!"
America is not for sale and we the owners are mad as hell. The left, the Right, and the Center are witnessing the collapse of the Obama Presidency.
Monday, March 26, 2012
WE'RE OFF TO WASHINGTON, DC
Here you all thought the "Tea Party" was dead and gone. LOL!
It'll feel like a reunion of the tea party protests of 2009 and 2010. We're alive, and well, and were going back to Washington, DC for:
Hands Off My Healthcare Rally
When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
Where: Corner of Constitution Ave. and Delaware Ave. NE Washington, DC.
It's a fight worth fighting! A fight we must win if we are going to kill Obamacare, and replace it with a healthcare plan that will not raise our taxes, will keep you in charge of your family's medical decisions and will preserve the freedoms guaranteed to each of us in the Constitution.
With its big government mandates, Obamacare is nothing short of a direct assault on our Constitution, and an insult to every freedom loving American.
Freedom Of Speech has prided itself on defending the Constitution, and Obamacare is an attempt by a leftist Congress and Executive Branch to fundamentally and unconstitutionally alter our founding documents. America has not seen such an assault on and blatant disregard for our Constitution since September 17th, 1787 when it was adopted and ratified.
Whether the Supreme Court strikes down the mandate and throws Obamacare out in its entirety, or the Congress repeals it, "Obamacare must NOT stand!"
God Bless the United States of America and our Constitution
It'll feel like a reunion of the tea party protests of 2009 and 2010. We're alive, and well, and were going back to Washington, DC for:
Hands Off My Healthcare Rally
When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM (ET)
Where: Corner of Constitution Ave. and Delaware Ave. NE Washington, DC.
It's a fight worth fighting! A fight we must win if we are going to kill Obamacare, and replace it with a healthcare plan that will not raise our taxes, will keep you in charge of your family's medical decisions and will preserve the freedoms guaranteed to each of us in the Constitution.
With its big government mandates, Obamacare is nothing short of a direct assault on our Constitution, and an insult to every freedom loving American.
Freedom Of Speech has prided itself on defending the Constitution, and Obamacare is an attempt by a leftist Congress and Executive Branch to fundamentally and unconstitutionally alter our founding documents. America has not seen such an assault on and blatant disregard for our Constitution since September 17th, 1787 when it was adopted and ratified.
Whether the Supreme Court strikes down the mandate and throws Obamacare out in its entirety, or the Congress repeals it, "Obamacare must NOT stand!"
God Bless the United States of America and our Constitution
Friday, March 23, 2012
OBAMA THE CON MAN...
Headline from the Associated Press: "Obama Defends Handling of Keystone as He Puts Another Oil Pipeline on Fast Track."
Another! Another? When was the first one?
What he did today was nothing but a con job on the American people. The lower pipe line was already in place, it was already happening, this particular portion of the pipeline!
One year ago Bill Clinton was out there saying we've gotta get these permits up and we've gotta start drilling for oil because it will affect the gas price.
Ever since then, Obama has been saying, "There's NO magic bullet! There's NO silver bullet! You can't go out and drill for oil.
Folks, this part of the pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas was already in the works, it's already done, it's already approved. Obama is doing nothing but showing up and claiming credit when he had nothing to do with it. He's trying to convince you and everybody else that he just today authorized the Keystone pipeline.
This is the same guy throwing our money away on wind , solar and electric cars!
There is NO Keystone pipeline, folks! You can't fast track Keystone by denying it's application.
Our final thoughts: Mr. President, your problem is we are paying attention, and we know how you're making all this up. The President's attempt to satisfy those upset about high gas prices while catering to his special interest groups isn't going to cut it.
You Mr. President, are nothing but a con man....
Another! Another? When was the first one?
What he did today was nothing but a con job on the American people. The lower pipe line was already in place, it was already happening, this particular portion of the pipeline!
One year ago Bill Clinton was out there saying we've gotta get these permits up and we've gotta start drilling for oil because it will affect the gas price.
Ever since then, Obama has been saying, "There's NO magic bullet! There's NO silver bullet! You can't go out and drill for oil.
Folks, this part of the pipeline from Oklahoma to Texas was already in the works, it's already done, it's already approved. Obama is doing nothing but showing up and claiming credit when he had nothing to do with it. He's trying to convince you and everybody else that he just today authorized the Keystone pipeline.
This is the same guy throwing our money away on wind , solar and electric cars!
There is NO Keystone pipeline, folks! You can't fast track Keystone by denying it's application.
Our final thoughts: Mr. President, your problem is we are paying attention, and we know how you're making all this up. The President's attempt to satisfy those upset about high gas prices while catering to his special interest groups isn't going to cut it.
You Mr. President, are nothing but a con man....
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
DID YOU KNOW....
Did you know that every time "Diesel Fuel hits $4.00 a gallon" our Sanitation Bill goes up? I suggest you get a copy of the contract hidden some where on the third floor of the City County Building.
You will be surprise at what the current Gahan administration doesn't want you the taxpayer to know.
So much for change and transparency!
You will be surprise at what the current Gahan administration doesn't want you the taxpayer to know.
So much for change and transparency!
Thursday, March 15, 2012
IT'S JUST THAT SIMPLE....
After months of discussion, several work sessions, and all the paper work. This is what it's all about:
$6 millon Dollar Bond = Bond Commission = Stormwater Increase
It's just that simple...
$6 millon Dollar Bond = Bond Commission = Stormwater Increase
It's just that simple...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
SO YOU THINK IT'S BUSH'S FAULT?
There is an awful lot of Kool-Aid being drunk by Liberals. This election Obama has a record and let's just look at the facts:
Obama inherited from Bush:
AAA Credit Rating
7.8% Unemployment
$1.81/ Gallon Gas
$10 Trillion Debt
2 Wars
26 Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
An Annual Budget
What we have NOW under Obama:
AA Credit Rating
8.3% (Really 11.0-15.0) Unemployment
$3.89/ Gallon Gas
$16 Trillion Debt
3 Wars
99 Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
NO Annual Budget in three years
Hmmm sounds like he's made a mess of things, not inherited one.
See, Obama has been whining for 3.2 years. How funny the Obama administration blames Bush for everything but now Obama is taking credit for more drilling when it's Bush's fault that there is more drilling on private land!
Americans just saw through the charade he and Pelosi tried to play on the American people with the staged FRAUD Sandra Fluke and the feigned contraception distraction.
What Obama has accomplished:
Obama is the best "blame-r in chief" that has ever held the office of "President of these United States" and he has has done more to divide the people of our great country than any president in our history. He refuses to take blame for anything he has done, instead pushing it onto anyone and everyone he can, even when the FACTS are there and easy to find!
So how's that Hope and Change workin' for ya?
Obama inherited from Bush:
AAA Credit Rating
7.8% Unemployment
$1.81/ Gallon Gas
$10 Trillion Debt
2 Wars
26 Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
An Annual Budget
What we have NOW under Obama:
AA Credit Rating
8.3% (Really 11.0-15.0) Unemployment
$3.89/ Gallon Gas
$16 Trillion Debt
3 Wars
99 Weeks of Unemployment Benefits
NO Annual Budget in three years
Hmmm sounds like he's made a mess of things, not inherited one.
See, Obama has been whining for 3.2 years. How funny the Obama administration blames Bush for everything but now Obama is taking credit for more drilling when it's Bush's fault that there is more drilling on private land!
Americans just saw through the charade he and Pelosi tried to play on the American people with the staged FRAUD Sandra Fluke and the feigned contraception distraction.
What Obama has accomplished:
Obama is the best "blame-r in chief" that has ever held the office of "President of these United States" and he has has done more to divide the people of our great country than any president in our history. He refuses to take blame for anything he has done, instead pushing it onto anyone and everyone he can, even when the FACTS are there and easy to find!
So how's that Hope and Change workin' for ya?
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Friday, March 09, 2012
TIF BALANCES FOR 2012
These amounts are the balance in each TIF account as of 1/1/12:
Grantline Road TIF - $2,414,892.31
Park East
Industrial Park - $1,826,854.60
State Street/ Green
Valley Road/West
Street Vicinity - $1,702,572.98
State Street
Parking Garage - $350,387.96
Charlestown Road - $3,042,783.57
Old Monon
Corridor.............. - $891.387.97
Loop Island/
Tannery District.. - $5,128.74
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Total .................. $10,234,008.13
The question downtown should be: To TIF, or not to TIF or if you borrow from TIF's you pay them back.
You have to have some people that know how money works. Unfortunately the City of New Albany doesn't. That's the key - people who know that if you're going to make this investment, that you have a great chance of recouping it, not just doing a project for political reasons.
Just think how much more money our General Fund would have if Carl would stop adding or expanding TIF areas.
We can only wish...right?
Grantline Road TIF - $2,414,892.31
Park East
Industrial Park - $1,826,854.60
State Street/ Green
Valley Road/West
Street Vicinity - $1,702,572.98
State Street
Parking Garage - $350,387.96
Charlestown Road - $3,042,783.57
Old Monon
Corridor.............. - $891.387.97
Loop Island/
Tannery District.. - $5,128.74
___________________________
Total .................. $10,234,008.13
The question downtown should be: To TIF, or not to TIF or if you borrow from TIF's you pay them back.
You have to have some people that know how money works. Unfortunately the City of New Albany doesn't. That's the key - people who know that if you're going to make this investment, that you have a great chance of recouping it, not just doing a project for political reasons.
Just think how much more money our General Fund would have if Carl would stop adding or expanding TIF areas.
We can only wish...right?
Sunday, March 04, 2012
HENRYVILLE NEEDS OUR HELP....
We are asking all of our readers to join us in supporting the families and businesses impacted by the violent storms that claimed lives and destroyed homes in Henryville.
You can drop off blankets, toys, clothes and other items at the following locations.
Henryville Disaster Relief Drop off locations:
* 600 E. Main Street - 812- 981-8000
* PC Builders on Cherry Street -502-533-4107
Valla Ann and Bob at PC Builders will deliver all items.
We ask for your prayers and your generosity it will make a difference in the lives of all those affected in Henryville. Let's open our hearts and our wallets it could have been the City of New Albany instead of Henryville.
We thank you in advance for your support for those affected by this tragedy!
You can drop off blankets, toys, clothes and other items at the following locations.
Henryville Disaster Relief Drop off locations:
* 600 E. Main Street - 812- 981-8000
* PC Builders on Cherry Street -502-533-4107
Valla Ann and Bob at PC Builders will deliver all items.
We ask for your prayers and your generosity it will make a difference in the lives of all those affected in Henryville. Let's open our hearts and our wallets it could have been the City of New Albany instead of Henryville.
We thank you in advance for your support for those affected by this tragedy!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
BUFFETT'S RULE...
This morning we filled up the gas tank, and our wallets thought it was hooked up to a 100 horsepower electric cow milker, but it's good to know that the extra pain isn't standing in the of Obama's economic recovery. At least not according to Warren Buffett.
Remember though, sometimes even Buffett's predictions are off base. It's just that most people don't have the luxury of his margin of error!
As for us, we've stopped cleaning the fish tank so as to have a head start on a fuel stockpile for whenever the new "algae powered cars" come out.
Passing thought: How about a "Buffett Rule" for gas?
The idea would be that people like Warren Buffett pay substantially more at the pump so the rest of us can pay less, or even nothing at all. As it stands right now, somebody who makes $50 million a year pays about $4 a gallon, and somebody who makes $12,000 a year also pays about $4 a gallon.
That's just NOT fair to Buffett's secretary!
To make it fair, the former should be paying about $8,500 a gallon for gas, and the latter nothing.
Whaddaya say, Mr. Buffett?
Either Buffett is off his meds or senile dementia is catching up with him.
How can rising gas prices, or anything else for that matter, derail a recovery that's not happening?
Seriously, who writes this crap for the Dimbeciles?
We give it a week, or at least a month and the next thing out of Obama's mouth will be: "Gas prices are the sole fault of George W Bush."
Our real concern right now is how soon before Algae is listed on the Chicago Mercantile? Watch out porkbellies you've had your day in the sun!
Our good friends in Washington have told us about Obama's new plan for this gas crisis:
1.) Properly Inflated Tires
2.) Eat your Peas
Then he'll trot out some new refundable tax credit to help out the working families which is just another way to redistribute income.
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BTW - has Warren Buffett paid the $1Billion in taxes that he (Berkshire Hathaway) owes? You know he says he doesn't pay enough taxes, and of course he is right.
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Obama is deliberately overlooking the fact that $4+ gas prices triggered the '07/08 recession in the first place.
As they say at the White House: You never let a good crisis go to waste!
Remember though, sometimes even Buffett's predictions are off base. It's just that most people don't have the luxury of his margin of error!
As for us, we've stopped cleaning the fish tank so as to have a head start on a fuel stockpile for whenever the new "algae powered cars" come out.
Passing thought: How about a "Buffett Rule" for gas?
The idea would be that people like Warren Buffett pay substantially more at the pump so the rest of us can pay less, or even nothing at all. As it stands right now, somebody who makes $50 million a year pays about $4 a gallon, and somebody who makes $12,000 a year also pays about $4 a gallon.
That's just NOT fair to Buffett's secretary!
To make it fair, the former should be paying about $8,500 a gallon for gas, and the latter nothing.
Whaddaya say, Mr. Buffett?
Either Buffett is off his meds or senile dementia is catching up with him.
How can rising gas prices, or anything else for that matter, derail a recovery that's not happening?
Seriously, who writes this crap for the Dimbeciles?
We give it a week, or at least a month and the next thing out of Obama's mouth will be: "Gas prices are the sole fault of George W Bush."
Our real concern right now is how soon before Algae is listed on the Chicago Mercantile? Watch out porkbellies you've had your day in the sun!
Our good friends in Washington have told us about Obama's new plan for this gas crisis:
1.) Properly Inflated Tires
2.) Eat your Peas
Then he'll trot out some new refundable tax credit to help out the working families which is just another way to redistribute income.
----
BTW - has Warren Buffett paid the $1Billion in taxes that he (Berkshire Hathaway) owes? You know he says he doesn't pay enough taxes, and of course he is right.
----
Obama is deliberately overlooking the fact that $4+ gas prices triggered the '07/08 recession in the first place.
As they say at the White House: You never let a good crisis go to waste!
Monday, February 27, 2012
MAIL CALL: IS THIS COUNCILMAN FOR REAL?
"Lent Day 4: Boldly sign the ash cross on the stars & stripes of the flag, for repentance of the sins of the nation. For arrogant ethnocentrism; for extreme patriotism, for militarism and illegal wars, for the Patriot Act, for scape-goating immigrants, for fencing our borders, for our divisive political polarization, for placing politics above finding solutions; for social policies that benefit the powerful st the expense of the poor; for making the flag an idol of devotion while ignoring the Constitution. May we come to see ourselves as part of a larger global community and use our wealth and power in more humanitarian & compassionate ways."
"Lent Day 3: Boldly sign the ash cross on the pages of the Bible. Grind the ash on the thin pages for the repentance of the sins committed by scripture. Racism & Slavery; Patriarchy & Sexism; Heterosexism & Homophobia; Ant-Semitism & Religious intolerance; Prejudice & Discrimination; Biblical literalism; Using the bible to justify personal prejudice. Worshiping the Bible is a form of idolatry rather than prompting love, inclusion, justice and peace. May our minds be opened to spiritual truths from a variety of sources: Science, Philosophy, Philosophy, the Arts, Literature, nature and one another."
Source: Greg Phipps at http://ghp-htsm.blogspot.com/
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Well Mr. Phipps, The Constitution of the United States gives you the right to say how you feel.
As Christians we find this highly offensive. We've never met missionaries who forced Christianity on other cultures and believe us we know several. We would hate to think many military men and women have died in vain so you have the right to print this crap on your blog.
If you hate the good ole USA have you considered leaving?
"Lent Day 3: Boldly sign the ash cross on the pages of the Bible. Grind the ash on the thin pages for the repentance of the sins committed by scripture. Racism & Slavery; Patriarchy & Sexism; Heterosexism & Homophobia; Ant-Semitism & Religious intolerance; Prejudice & Discrimination; Biblical literalism; Using the bible to justify personal prejudice. Worshiping the Bible is a form of idolatry rather than prompting love, inclusion, justice and peace. May our minds be opened to spiritual truths from a variety of sources: Science, Philosophy, Philosophy, the Arts, Literature, nature and one another."
Source: Greg Phipps at http://ghp-htsm.blogspot.com/
Freedom Of Speech would like to say:
Well Mr. Phipps, The Constitution of the United States gives you the right to say how you feel.
As Christians we find this highly offensive. We've never met missionaries who forced Christianity on other cultures and believe us we know several. We would hate to think many military men and women have died in vain so you have the right to print this crap on your blog.
If you hate the good ole USA have you considered leaving?
If you don't believe in God, or heaven or hell, that's your right. We just hope you don't use your radical points of view or thinking when making decisions on how to spend our tax dollars.
Our final thought: Will you be a part of our solution or part of the continued problems we are having in the City of New Albany?
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
WHERE IS OUR MONEY?
Mayor (cough) Gahan has not done what is in the best interest of the taxpayers so far. While campaigning, Gahan made A LOT of promises he knew he wouldn't keep. I guess that puts him at the head of the current "Liars Club of New Albany."
Gahan still claims he hates England and we all know that's another lie, he's been in bed with England, Malysz and Gibson from the get go!
Last week Gahan stated he didn't make any promise to voters. Just like he denies, the promise of getting rid of Gibson, Malysz, Rosenbarger and Thompson too.
Well you did Mr. Gahan, to about 98% of your base and those who elected you mayor.
But one campaign promise you MADE will happen, we are holding you 'accountable, Mr. Gahan', to that promise of a forensic AUDIT.
So what we are asking our readers to do is send this posting to 10 of your family, friends and co-workers who live in New Albany and ask them to contact each and every council member and voice your opinion.
Council members Names, Emails and Phone Numbers:
Shirley Baird - 812-725-7527
Email: sbaird@cityofnewalbany.com
John Gonder - 812-944-3125
Email: jgonder@cityofnewalbany.com
Kevin Zurschmiede - 812-945-7827
Email: kzurschmiede@cityofnewalbany.com
Dan Coffey - 812-949-1262
Email: dcoffey@cityofnewalbany.com
Robert Caesar - 812-945-8744
Email: bcaesar@cityofnewalbany.com
Greg Phipps - 812-949-8317
Email: gphipps@cityofnewalbany.com
Pat McLaughlin - 812-949-9140
Email: pmclaughlin@cityofnewalbany.com
Diane Benedetti - 812-945-6240
Email: dbenedetti@cityofnewalbany.com
Scott Blair - 812-697-0128
Email: sblair@cityofnewalbany.com
Tell them if they can pay Carl Malysz's salary out of our EDIT and if Mayor Gahan has "nothing to hide" he will audit the books of the General Fund, Stormwater Fund, Sewer Fund, TIF's and all Grants too.
The city says we have been underfunded for four years. The Indiana State Board of Accounts said the city mismanaged our funds and they should be investigated.
Why are you Mr. Gahan sitting on the facts?
"You just keep your so called change Mr. Gahan, we want an Audit!"
Gahan still claims he hates England and we all know that's another lie, he's been in bed with England, Malysz and Gibson from the get go!
Last week Gahan stated he didn't make any promise to voters. Just like he denies, the promise of getting rid of Gibson, Malysz, Rosenbarger and Thompson too.
Well you did Mr. Gahan, to about 98% of your base and those who elected you mayor.
But one campaign promise you MADE will happen, we are holding you 'accountable, Mr. Gahan', to that promise of a forensic AUDIT.
So what we are asking our readers to do is send this posting to 10 of your family, friends and co-workers who live in New Albany and ask them to contact each and every council member and voice your opinion.
Council members Names, Emails and Phone Numbers:
Shirley Baird - 812-725-7527
Email: sbaird@cityofnewalbany.com
John Gonder - 812-944-3125
Email: jgonder@cityofnewalbany.com
Kevin Zurschmiede - 812-945-7827
Email: kzurschmiede@cityofnewalbany.com
Dan Coffey - 812-949-1262
Email: dcoffey@cityofnewalbany.com
Robert Caesar - 812-945-8744
Email: bcaesar@cityofnewalbany.com
Greg Phipps - 812-949-8317
Email: gphipps@cityofnewalbany.com
Pat McLaughlin - 812-949-9140
Email: pmclaughlin@cityofnewalbany.com
Diane Benedetti - 812-945-6240
Email: dbenedetti@cityofnewalbany.com
Scott Blair - 812-697-0128
Email: sblair@cityofnewalbany.com
Tell them if they can pay Carl Malysz's salary out of our EDIT and if Mayor Gahan has "nothing to hide" he will audit the books of the General Fund, Stormwater Fund, Sewer Fund, TIF's and all Grants too.
The city says we have been underfunded for four years. The Indiana State Board of Accounts said the city mismanaged our funds and they should be investigated.
Why are you Mr. Gahan sitting on the facts?
"You just keep your so called change Mr. Gahan, we want an Audit!"
Saturday, February 18, 2012
1963 - 2012...
The bible teaches us; "A good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death, than the day of birth." (Ecclesiastes 7:1)
On this day, as the world mourns and says goodbye to Whitney Houston, this wisdom reminds us that we grieve death, we grieve our own loss.
Ms. Houston has passed from time into eternity, from this veil of tears to a place where there is no more pain, and no more tears, where the only relevent judgement is the judgement of God Almighty.
Gone To Soon....
On this day, as the world mourns and says goodbye to Whitney Houston, this wisdom reminds us that we grieve death, we grieve our own loss.
Ms. Houston has passed from time into eternity, from this veil of tears to a place where there is no more pain, and no more tears, where the only relevent judgement is the judgement of God Almighty.
Gone To Soon....
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
US BUDGET 2013....
The White House's Budget for fiscal 2013 begins with a broken promise, add some phony policy assumptions, throw in a few rosy forecasts and omits all kind of painful decisions.
Even then, the proposal would add $1 trillion more to the national debt that Obama contemplated a few months ago-and it is a non-starter on Capitol Hill, where even Democrats have no plans to take it up.
It is, in other words, exactly what it was supposed to be: a campaign document...
This budget is the same stupid budget he tried to push through Congress last year which was vetoed. It is just another spending spree that will never get through Congress, he simply doesn't know how to make the necessary cuts to try to rein in our huge deficit which he caused.
Obama is totally incompetent and needs to step aside to give SOMEONE else a chance to save our country before it's too late. Even the USA Today Editorial folks know this one smells funny: "Editorial : Obama's budget plan leaves debt bomb ticking."
And if you don't believe us just ask Greece how they are doing today, Burn baby burn!
So how's that hope and change working out for you?
Even then, the proposal would add $1 trillion more to the national debt that Obama contemplated a few months ago-and it is a non-starter on Capitol Hill, where even Democrats have no plans to take it up.
It is, in other words, exactly what it was supposed to be: a campaign document...
This budget is the same stupid budget he tried to push through Congress last year which was vetoed. It is just another spending spree that will never get through Congress, he simply doesn't know how to make the necessary cuts to try to rein in our huge deficit which he caused.
Obama is totally incompetent and needs to step aside to give SOMEONE else a chance to save our country before it's too late. Even the USA Today Editorial folks know this one smells funny: "Editorial : Obama's budget plan leaves debt bomb ticking."
And if you don't believe us just ask Greece how they are doing today, Burn baby burn!
So how's that hope and change working out for you?
Sunday, February 12, 2012
URGENT! CALL TO ACTION....
After reading yesterday's C/J article: "Floyd school chief raise urged, proposal spurs controversy," we decided to put the facts out to our readers and ask you to weigh in on this issue.
As reported in the C/J: "Hibbard is in the third year of a contract that pays him a base salary of $142,000 per year plus $13,000 in annual deferred compensation and a $500-per-month car allowance."
Are you folks believing this employment package?
Freedom Of Speech would like to share with you the other side of the coin, our point of view.
The facts are:
When we have closed four schools, laid off teachers, stopped insurance for special ed aids, outsourced, cut field trips, cut art, p.e. and music (as we knew it) given an administrator a raise and created more administrative positions, it is unfathomable why we would give our superintendent a raise. We are still 2.8 million in debt and will need to make more cuts.
It is our opinion if anyone deserves a raise, it is the frontline teachers and staff doing all the work with our children.
As to comparing our superintendent's salary to other "comparable" school corporations, those school corporations are located in Indianapolis where the rate of pay IS higher.
This is like comparing apples to oranges.
If you compare our superintendent's salary to Monroe or Bartholomew County, the pay is pretty much the same.
Please attend Mondays meeting Feb. 13 at 6pm or email our School Board members at:
Mark Boone - mboone@nafcs.k12.in.us
Lee Cotner - lcotner@nafcs.k12.in.us
DJ Hines - djhines@nafcs.k12.in.us
Jan Anderson - janderson@nafcs,k12.in.us
Becky Gardenour - bgardenour@nafcs,k12.in.us
Neal Smith - nsmith@nafcs.k12.in.us
Roger Whaley - rewhaley@nafcs.k12.in.us
Voice your opinion and forward this to all your family and friends. Do we need more school closings or more teachers to be laid off?
Our final thoughts:
We are not sure what Superintendent Hibbard does that is worth this kind of salary. We believe it's time for Bruce Hibbard to man up, step up to the plate and take a pay freeze. Sometimes, leadership involves shared sacrifice, NOT greed.
We think it's way past time for a Public Hearing!
As reported in the C/J: "Hibbard is in the third year of a contract that pays him a base salary of $142,000 per year plus $13,000 in annual deferred compensation and a $500-per-month car allowance."
Are you folks believing this employment package?
Freedom Of Speech would like to share with you the other side of the coin, our point of view.
The facts are:
When we have closed four schools, laid off teachers, stopped insurance for special ed aids, outsourced, cut field trips, cut art, p.e. and music (as we knew it) given an administrator a raise and created more administrative positions, it is unfathomable why we would give our superintendent a raise. We are still 2.8 million in debt and will need to make more cuts.
It is our opinion if anyone deserves a raise, it is the frontline teachers and staff doing all the work with our children.
As to comparing our superintendent's salary to other "comparable" school corporations, those school corporations are located in Indianapolis where the rate of pay IS higher.
This is like comparing apples to oranges.
If you compare our superintendent's salary to Monroe or Bartholomew County, the pay is pretty much the same.
Please attend Mondays meeting Feb. 13 at 6pm or email our School Board members at:
Mark Boone - mboone@nafcs.k12.in.us
Lee Cotner - lcotner@nafcs.k12.in.us
DJ Hines - djhines@nafcs.k12.in.us
Jan Anderson - janderson@nafcs,k12.in.us
Becky Gardenour - bgardenour@nafcs,k12.in.us
Neal Smith - nsmith@nafcs.k12.in.us
Roger Whaley - rewhaley@nafcs.k12.in.us
Voice your opinion and forward this to all your family and friends. Do we need more school closings or more teachers to be laid off?
Our final thoughts:
We are not sure what Superintendent Hibbard does that is worth this kind of salary. We believe it's time for Bruce Hibbard to man up, step up to the plate and take a pay freeze. Sometimes, leadership involves shared sacrifice, NOT greed.
We think it's way past time for a Public Hearing!
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
OUR OPINION IS THIS....
When someone and a few others is offended by it, (The Lords Prayer). In this case, Mr. ____ who believes it violates his and their right to freedom of irreligion when said at the beginning of council meetings.
Mr. ____ seems to think he has been called to a vocation of sustained whining, so, to help him overcome this affliction, maybe the council should be asked to read an entire chapter of the New Testament.
It is our opinion a prayer before a meeting of lawmakers should never be offensive to anyone. If it is, they should look within themselves to acertain the reason they are offended.
Bring Back the Lord's Prayer, Council president Benedetti!
Mr. ____ seems to think he has been called to a vocation of sustained whining, so, to help him overcome this affliction, maybe the council should be asked to read an entire chapter of the New Testament.
It is our opinion a prayer before a meeting of lawmakers should never be offensive to anyone. If it is, they should look within themselves to acertain the reason they are offended.
Bring Back the Lord's Prayer, Council president Benedetti!
Sunday, February 05, 2012
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Best seat in the house: the couch
A line for the bathroom: never gonna happen
People blocking our view by standing: only if that cat gets in our face
Money spent on Nachos, Bud Light, Coors and other amenities: about $300
Time spent commuting and money to park: Zero
A line for the bathroom: never gonna happen
People blocking our view by standing: only if that cat gets in our face
Money spent on Nachos, Bud Light, Coors and other amenities: about $300
Time spent commuting and money to park: Zero
Super Bowl 46 will be watched by millions of people on Sunday. It seems everybody has a prediction on the game, so we decided to give you our prediction.
New England Patriots - 28 -- New York Giants - 14
Let the game begin...Go Patriots!!!
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