Metro Councilman Eric Crafton is at it again. Would it surprise any of you that he is stating that this bill/petition is actually intended to ease government operations in Nashville.
I don't know where Mr. Crafton gets his information, or what he thinks this miracle bill will do, but it will not change all non-english speakers into fluent speakers.
Ask any teacher outside of the U.S. English is one of the HARDEST languages to learn as a second language. The only other languages that are harder to learn are Japanese, (with 3600 characters)Chinese, and Korean.
So Mr. Crafton, where's the magic button? whats the secret trick that's going to teach all of our Latino migrant workers to speak English instantaneously? What is so hard about printing our documents in different languages?
If this is about keeping English as the main language used in America (or Nashville Specifically)Then the question arises... Why? Legal matters?
Our constitution, and all of our legislation is written in English. We don't need laws that will create outcasts. We need laws that allow those who come from a different culture to meld into our culture. Prop 271 and an English First (or only... same difference)bill will be the downfall of an American tradition. The Melting pot, not the restaurant, the ideal...
Be smart when you get this petition. Throw it away.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Friday, October 12, 2007
ALRIGHT!!!!!! WOOOTTTT!!!!
Soooo.... I happen to have a minute; and decided to check the news for a possible story for the blog (i.e. something that actually matters to me)...
Any how some very good news in my humble opinion. Al Gore (and some U.N. Committee =P) won the nobel peace prize!
Former Vice President Al Gore and the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their work to raise awareness about global warming.
CNN.com asked readers to share their thoughts on the Nobel Prize, global warming and Gore's selection. The response was overwhelming.
Many readers offered congratulations to the former vice president, while others expressed disdain for him. Some readers said it was a poor choice, while others flat out dismissed global warming as pseudoscience.
Below is a selection of those responses, some of which have been edited for length and clarity:
Roy Woodcock of Rochester, Washington
What a disgraceful choice. Al Gore has promoted bad science and dishonesty, but done nothing to promote peace. I must conclude that his selection is based on pure politics.
George Burns of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
I can only imagine how upset Bill "looking for my legacy" Clinton is that he didn't win it. Mr. Clinton really thought he had a chance at it when he tried to broker piece between [Yasser] Arafat and [Ehud] Barak. Arafat, another Nobel Peace Prize winner, rejected Barak's offer of everything Arafat wanted. ... Jimmy Carter, another Nobel Peace Prize winner, got North Korea to "promise" to terminate their nuclear weapons program. How'd that work out?
Mr. Gore is in great company.
While some of you may hate Gore he is my personal favorite for president. I really hope this helps to push him towards a run.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Happy Labor Day!
I just wanted to post today for you 5 people... and say happy labor day. Now, let me ruin it for you.
Why is it we have a national holiday for labor; yet none of our national leaders stand up for labor?
the minimum wage still sucks. Jobs are dependent on your ability to adhere to the corporations schedule as opposed to their ability to take care of you; the companies esteemed employee.
Why do the Brits have a Labor Party; and we're stuck with Democrats... or... *wretch* Republicans? Why do WE have to pick between the lesser of two evils. Don't they know We're the ones with the power? Do WE even know we're the ones with the power?
Happy Labor Day!
Now make your government support Labor!
Why is it we have a national holiday for labor; yet none of our national leaders stand up for labor?
the minimum wage still sucks. Jobs are dependent on your ability to adhere to the corporations schedule as opposed to their ability to take care of you; the companies esteemed employee.
Why do the Brits have a Labor Party; and we're stuck with Democrats... or... *wretch* Republicans? Why do WE have to pick between the lesser of two evils. Don't they know We're the ones with the power? Do WE even know we're the ones with the power?
Happy Labor Day!
Now make your government support Labor!
Saturday, September 1, 2007
active campaigning anyone?
I spent the day today following bob around town.
I started with a listen to Howard Gentry's radio show this morning. Bob did well. Karl did well. Kind of what I expected...
I have two questions though...
1) When did Nashville Become a Baseball Town?
2) When did Nashville Become a Hockey Town?
We have a football stadium that is packed every Sunday... why are we sooooo Focused on the sounds and the preds? both seem to be long failing business ventures. Hell, the Preds have been one of the top ranked NHL teams for the past 5 years; But they can't sell out a home season. This should be a sign of the lack of viability of Hockey in this town. Same thing goes for the Sounds.
Now as a Born Nashvillian the sounds do have a special place in my heart; and one day I want to take my year and a half old son to a few baseball games (and hockey too!). But I don't want to pay for the option to have these sports at the expense of his schooling.
Then we went to the Scottsboro Community Club; Where Good Food, Good Folks, and Good Music all came together to support their community (and for the most part supporting Bob as well). Karl Dean was no where to be found.
Lastly was a visit to LP Field for the TSU tailgating. After an hour of sitting in a fairly empty parking lot; we parted ways. It was definitely a productive day; Bob Seemed to be busy schmoozing with voters...
So heres the point of the title of this Blog post Does Karl Dean know what he's Doing? Is he actively campaigning for real Nashvillians votes? What Political Strategy is he using; "buy the race" or "Let it rest in hopes of not losing votes"?
or is he sitting around waiting for Bob to accept his Debate Challenge?
think about it for a minute...
The window is well shaded at least...
I started with a listen to Howard Gentry's radio show this morning. Bob did well. Karl did well. Kind of what I expected...
I have two questions though...
1) When did Nashville Become a Baseball Town?
2) When did Nashville Become a Hockey Town?
We have a football stadium that is packed every Sunday... why are we sooooo Focused on the sounds and the preds? both seem to be long failing business ventures. Hell, the Preds have been one of the top ranked NHL teams for the past 5 years; But they can't sell out a home season. This should be a sign of the lack of viability of Hockey in this town. Same thing goes for the Sounds.
Now as a Born Nashvillian the sounds do have a special place in my heart; and one day I want to take my year and a half old son to a few baseball games (and hockey too!). But I don't want to pay for the option to have these sports at the expense of his schooling.
Then we went to the Scottsboro Community Club; Where Good Food, Good Folks, and Good Music all came together to support their community (and for the most part supporting Bob as well). Karl Dean was no where to be found.
Lastly was a visit to LP Field for the TSU tailgating. After an hour of sitting in a fairly empty parking lot; we parted ways. It was definitely a productive day; Bob Seemed to be busy schmoozing with voters...
So heres the point of the title of this Blog post Does Karl Dean know what he's Doing? Is he actively campaigning for real Nashvillians votes? What Political Strategy is he using; "buy the race" or "Let it rest in hopes of not losing votes"?
or is he sitting around waiting for Bob to accept his Debate Challenge?
think about it for a minute...
The window is well shaded at least...
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Gettin Props from the Man is SWHEET!
Nice!
whatch this
Mayoral Debate 08/25/07 Click Affordable Housing question link
Its alwhays cool when not only does a politician have a good idea, but they are whilling to embrace others good ideas. Thanks for the Name Drop Bob!
P.s. Even if it doesn't help here is an explanation of our(the Eatons) Affordable Housing Plan.
1. Stop Building New Houses and Communities using Government housing funds.
2. takes the Federal/State Funds And allocate them towards repairing blighted homes in blighted areas.
3. Use these funds to REPAIR these Blighted homes; as well as to purchase these homes (which run from $20,000- $60,000 as opposed to a new build of $90,000-$190,000) to resell to those who need low cost affordable housing.
This isn't a Karl Dean Style plan for a reason... A person who can't afford a $190,000 Home {or the outrageous property taxes on a $190,000 home per year} isn't a part of Karl Dean's Nashville. Those of you who are smart enough to read this NEED To realize DEAN is going to further separate the Haves in our City From the Have Nots.
Call Me Elitist... Call me a Dumb Redneck.... But I don't Want a Northern Born, gold-digging attorney running my town. Something gives me a feeling people in my economic bracket (that would be dirt poor at this moment in time) are going to be left out in the cold during a Karl Dean Administration.
Anywhay.... (I'm going to start using wh {as in which} instead of w {as in want}... its just more fun that whay) I whill have further commentary on this when I feel like it... but at least whanted to thank Bob and his organization for the familial 'props'!
whatch this
Mayoral Debate 08/25/07 Click Affordable Housing question link
Its alwhays cool when not only does a politician have a good idea, but they are whilling to embrace others good ideas. Thanks for the Name Drop Bob!
P.s. Even if it doesn't help here is an explanation of our(the Eatons) Affordable Housing Plan.
1. Stop Building New Houses and Communities using Government housing funds.
2. takes the Federal/State Funds And allocate them towards repairing blighted homes in blighted areas.
3. Use these funds to REPAIR these Blighted homes; as well as to purchase these homes (which run from $20,000- $60,000 as opposed to a new build of $90,000-$190,000) to resell to those who need low cost affordable housing.
This isn't a Karl Dean Style plan for a reason... A person who can't afford a $190,000 Home {or the outrageous property taxes on a $190,000 home per year} isn't a part of Karl Dean's Nashville. Those of you who are smart enough to read this NEED To realize DEAN is going to further separate the Haves in our City From the Have Nots.
Call Me Elitist... Call me a Dumb Redneck.... But I don't Want a Northern Born, gold-digging attorney running my town. Something gives me a feeling people in my economic bracket (that would be dirt poor at this moment in time) are going to be left out in the cold during a Karl Dean Administration.
Anywhay.... (I'm going to start using wh {as in which} instead of w {as in want}... its just more fun that whay) I whill have further commentary on this when I feel like it... but at least whanted to thank Bob and his organization for the familial 'props'!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Legal Changes? or Standard Practice?
Questioning The Very Basis Of Our Legal System?
Jeff Woods sits down with Bob Clement and gets some answers as to why his campaign is linking Karl Dean to Paul Dennis Reid:
According to this new interpretation from Clement, the real problem is not that Dean represented the accused but that he did it well. “...His nickname is ‘Magic,’ ” Clement claims. “Karl Dean, they call him ‘Magic’ because he’s gotten people light sentences and was able to get people out who ought not to be out on the streets again.” Here’s more from the interview:
Scene: “So because someone has been public defender, is that person disqualified from serving as mayor?”
Clement: “No, I’m very supportive of public defenders. But I’m talking about people who have committed heinous crimes.”
Scene: “So they’re the ones who shouldn’t get a fair trial?”
Clement: “No, they should get representation.”
Scene: “Just not very good representation?”
Clement: “Well, you gotta use some common sense and good judgment. These people are a threat to society. Aren’t you doing them a favor by keeping them incarcerated and locked up? You’ve got cases where certain people should not be back on the street because of their record and the number of their crimes. That’s where the public defender and the prosecutor and all should come to the table and say, ‘If this person gets out, we’re going to have trouble. This person is going to do it again, and how many more lives do they have to destroy?’ ”
Scene: “What you’re saying, Congressman, is that if a guy is bad enough, what the public defender should do is just lay down and toss in the towel? What should Dean have done?”
Clement: “Represent them, No. 1, but No. 2, be sensitive to the community. Share information with the prosecution. You’re doing the person a favor by incarcerating them rather than turning them back onto the street where they can commit horrible crimes again.”
To counter Clement’s barbs, Dean is airing a TV ad featuring an endorsement from A.A. Birch, the first black chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. “He fought honorably for his clients, and he never gave up,” says Birch, who retired last year.
Dean himself says, “It’s a criminal justice system where your job is to represent the client and do what’s best for him and they’re guaranteed that by the Constitution. They’re guaranteed a vigorous, zealous defense.”
Wonder how the Bill of Rights would fare in Clement’s polls?
Firstly I will answer your question. Fairly well thank you! it has for nearly 20 years!
next step... It is common practice for the sharing of information between the defense and the prosecution; to assume otherwise is to deny the truth of the changes in modern America.
Now to properly defend Bob, let me explain what he's saying clearly and concisely for those who think he's the next Bush. In the modern process Defense Attorneys (especially PUBLIC Defense attorneys) co-operate with the prosecution as if their client is guilty; to give their client a chance to plea bargain for the easiest, lightest sentence possible. Evidence sharing is required by the court as any evidence withheld from the prosecution could be detrimental to the prosecutions case. NOW, that said Bob is back tracking because he can't Say KARL is a part of the problem because he's a MODERN attorney... But to deny standard practice as if it is improbable and unconstitutional is incorrect. Attorneys have been doing this for years; ever wonder why a defense attorney knows everyone in the court??? ITS A MONEY GAME!
Bob's best line of defense is to reword his statement as opposed to lose votes; for coming out and attacking Karl for being an attorney. (which in this day in age is a fairly deplorable position...)
secondly; what happened to the original question?
Why did Nashvillians pay for a trial in Montgomery County?
the sun is shining in today. Its too damn hot for sun, and my blinds are too short.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Clement Creeps out a win? maybe? maybe???
this is going to be long...
Mayoral Debate Pt. 1.
Property Taxes...
WOOT CLEMENT! No New Taxes!
Oh my god.... Karl didn't say no...(didn't expect that one... I guess I'm dumb when it comes to dean =P)
2020 olympics... $40,000,000 dollars... avg cost...
Seems Karl doesn't get that most of that money comes from private investment. Bob Does, and thats why he says "I may be shooting for the moon here"
Low blow... Clement pulls the defense of Paul Dennis Reid out of left field...
Dean did not expect it.. and sounds a little pissed...
Dean "do not return to old style politics, " is not disrespectful of clement.
Clement, basically said, your right karl, your shit talking comes from the Scene... (note my wording... try to have some fun with this will ya!)
BEEEPPP Turn Tape Over Now
Mayoral Debate Pt. 2.
No child Left Behind... What will you do to help metro schools reach said goals?
Clement Voted for it and then says it was underfunded; bush didn't fund it properly (as a former college president and former co-chair on the caucus for education I find this acceptable, as he was a hard worker for federal education dollars.)
Dean Holds the same line. one problem i have... I can't trust a man who won't place his own children on his decisions (I.e. Karls Children are all PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATED... Bob's are public school educated.)
Business growth in Nashville
Dean Incentives only when Necessary, best way to compete with Mid TN for Nashville Business is to have good schools...
K... Sounds good
Clement, Incentive only when necessary, Lost jobs to areas outside of Nashville due to poor quality education...
K... Sounds Good
Did you actively seek Gentrys support?
Clement: Yes, Howard is an old Friend of Mine, and He handled himself very well as Vice Mayor and in the Mayoral Campaign. Howard I'm Doing very well in the African American Community and I Very Much Need you support, you could turn this election.
Good, As someone who has interacted with Howard on many occasions (he and my father went to high school together) I must say I hope he follows through and backs Mr. Clement.
Dean: I hired most of Gentry's staff. I will honor Howard's "I Believe" Message.
dude... His message was... "Believe" tsk, tsk, tsk...
and Finally
Beeeeppp Insert Tape B side 1 now!
Mayoral Debate Pt. 3.
Questions from the community!!!!
How will you stop Petty Crime?
Clement: Good Question, and this is becoming a problem in Nashville. As you may know I am endorsed by the Police Officers and Fire Fighters Union..."
Good enough for me (lets just hope he backs their 'fire serpas NOW' campaign too)
Dean: fund the police with enough money to fill the 60 to 70 vacant positions now, and the rest was a none answer.
'nuff said.
What you intend to do to make sure only LEGAL immigrants get work?
Dean: 287 g is the solution.
Clement: I will meet with Sherriff Hall tommorrow (287g may be good????) we have to prosecute those who intentionally hire illegals.
Great idea... My only problem is are our courts the best place to determine intent? especially if we are talking bad intentions...
Property taxes keep rising. How will you make sure my Taxes are being allocated properly?
Clement: I will NOT increase property taxes. We've seen 2 increases in the past 8 years, and Karl Dean was a part of the purcell administration when these increases occured.
NICE... good hit in there too!
Dean: I am committed to letting the voters decide on property tax increases.
Uhhhh... I don't want some of the idiot voters in this county having a say in whether or not I pay higher taxes. How bout just go ahead and tell me NO now... that will keep me happy dammit!
Poverty issues, and what would you do for our community as a whole?
Dean:Low income housing is the key to this issue.
good good... gimme more...
Clement:You have to have a support system (for the poverty stricken and the homeless) but you have to help them help themselves. Low income housing is a good solution.
Nice... keep it real!
were not done yet
Mayoral Debate Pt. 4
Hardest Professional decision you've ever made
Clement: As president of Cumberland University turning it from a 2 year to a 4 year college to get it fully accredited. I had to hire and fire a lot of people, but in the end I knew when to say yes and when to say no.
nice, political and business experience... after all he did turn C U around.
Dean: His hardest decision relates to personnel. He feels connected to his personnel ,"but then again there has to be accountability" especially when it comes to the tax payers dollars.
good call... but can you make personnel decisions?
Baby boom Retirement 1 worker for every 2 leaving workforce
Dean: Bredesen is doing what is best, meeting with local business leaders to find out what our schools need to focus on to keep the workforce flowing (from the schoolyard to the factory yard ehhh???)
Clement: we are a service Information society, that why I propose career and technical education in schools. just because your not in college does not make you a second class citizen. We've Got to prepare for the future, we've got to find the jobs that fit them. thats why we need vocational education back in schools and we need it now!
WOOOOO
Tax increase
Clement: NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE THE NEXT FOUR YEARS!
Plan our Growth and Grow our Plan... Focus on Quality of Life
uhhh... COOL... what about after that (i have to ask at least).
Dean: I have no plans to seek any increase in taxes. Now if a disaster or downturn, say we can't pay for our bonds, we may need to increase taxes... (he goes on...)
uhhh your right, but your wrong... no more taxes...
Both candidates avoided this question, so I'm just gonna skip it... enjoy the video
basically its what nationally held stereotype of nashville would you like to get rid of.
they both pitch MAJOR SOFTBALLS!
(i'd like to see the ignorant, uneducated, Racists, Shoeless, and maybe the "they all have mullets" stereotypes go... can I be mayor??? hehe.)
Convention center
Dean: Designate MDHA the authority to manage the development (after some investigation into MDHA) Store and restaurants should be on the exterior, and I would like to see a music theme as well.
Good Answer
Clement: Dean and I both Agree on the Convention Center. We Need it, but I'm not going to build it on the back of the taxpayers, I will utilize tourist dollars.
Air/Quality Ozone Standards
clement: We may get fined soon; we have to monitor this closely. We have to communicate this regionally as well.
Dean: The Next Mayor of Nashville is going to have to be a regional leader. As mayor of Nashville I would unite middle Tennessee to make sure we do not get sanctioned by the EPA.
I want to laugh because this question reminds me of the "EPA! EPA!" dome in the Simpsons movie... But its a serious issue and they both have good points.
Last but not least
BEEEEPPPP
Mayoral Debate Pt. 5.
k... I'm bored and this was long... Its like american idol (or insert other crappy Fox reality series here) 1 hour for two people to debate? I understand 1 or 2 hour debates when there were 7... BUT, come'on DAWG we're down to two...
30 minutes should be plenty.<--- does this show my youth???
Clement puts forth public school options... sounds good!
P.S. this is important.... to make this as fun as possible... RIGHT CLICK.... CLICK PLAY SPEED...
CLICK FAST...
Its funny... I promise!
My Room is dark... But my TV is all Glowy!
back to normal non-TV mode tomorrow... Enjoy this while ya can!
Mayoral Debate Pt. 1.
Property Taxes...
WOOT CLEMENT! No New Taxes!
Oh my god.... Karl didn't say no...(didn't expect that one... I guess I'm dumb when it comes to dean =P)
2020 olympics... $40,000,000 dollars... avg cost...
Seems Karl doesn't get that most of that money comes from private investment. Bob Does, and thats why he says "I may be shooting for the moon here"
Low blow... Clement pulls the defense of Paul Dennis Reid out of left field...
Dean did not expect it.. and sounds a little pissed...
Dean "do not return to old style politics, " is not disrespectful of clement.
Clement, basically said, your right karl, your shit talking comes from the Scene... (note my wording... try to have some fun with this will ya!)
BEEEPPP Turn Tape Over Now
Mayoral Debate Pt. 2.
No child Left Behind... What will you do to help metro schools reach said goals?
Clement Voted for it and then says it was underfunded; bush didn't fund it properly (as a former college president and former co-chair on the caucus for education I find this acceptable, as he was a hard worker for federal education dollars.)
Dean Holds the same line. one problem i have... I can't trust a man who won't place his own children on his decisions (I.e. Karls Children are all PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATED... Bob's are public school educated.)
Business growth in Nashville
Dean Incentives only when Necessary, best way to compete with Mid TN for Nashville Business is to have good schools...
K... Sounds good
Clement, Incentive only when necessary, Lost jobs to areas outside of Nashville due to poor quality education...
K... Sounds Good
Did you actively seek Gentrys support?
Clement: Yes, Howard is an old Friend of Mine, and He handled himself very well as Vice Mayor and in the Mayoral Campaign. Howard I'm Doing very well in the African American Community and I Very Much Need you support, you could turn this election.
Good, As someone who has interacted with Howard on many occasions (he and my father went to high school together) I must say I hope he follows through and backs Mr. Clement.
Dean: I hired most of Gentry's staff. I will honor Howard's "I Believe" Message.
dude... His message was... "Believe" tsk, tsk, tsk...
and Finally
Beeeeppp Insert Tape B side 1 now!
Mayoral Debate Pt. 3.
Questions from the community!!!!
How will you stop Petty Crime?
Clement: Good Question, and this is becoming a problem in Nashville. As you may know I am endorsed by the Police Officers and Fire Fighters Union..."
Good enough for me (lets just hope he backs their 'fire serpas NOW' campaign too)
Dean: fund the police with enough money to fill the 60 to 70 vacant positions now, and the rest was a none answer.
'nuff said.
What you intend to do to make sure only LEGAL immigrants get work?
Dean: 287 g is the solution.
Clement: I will meet with Sherriff Hall tommorrow (287g may be good????) we have to prosecute those who intentionally hire illegals.
Great idea... My only problem is are our courts the best place to determine intent? especially if we are talking bad intentions...
Property taxes keep rising. How will you make sure my Taxes are being allocated properly?
Clement: I will NOT increase property taxes. We've seen 2 increases in the past 8 years, and Karl Dean was a part of the purcell administration when these increases occured.
NICE... good hit in there too!
Dean: I am committed to letting the voters decide on property tax increases.
Uhhhh... I don't want some of the idiot voters in this county having a say in whether or not I pay higher taxes. How bout just go ahead and tell me NO now... that will keep me happy dammit!
Poverty issues, and what would you do for our community as a whole?
Dean:Low income housing is the key to this issue.
good good... gimme more...
Clement:You have to have a support system (for the poverty stricken and the homeless) but you have to help them help themselves. Low income housing is a good solution.
Nice... keep it real!
were not done yet
Mayoral Debate Pt. 4
Hardest Professional decision you've ever made
Clement: As president of Cumberland University turning it from a 2 year to a 4 year college to get it fully accredited. I had to hire and fire a lot of people, but in the end I knew when to say yes and when to say no.
nice, political and business experience... after all he did turn C U around.
Dean: His hardest decision relates to personnel. He feels connected to his personnel ,"but then again there has to be accountability" especially when it comes to the tax payers dollars.
good call... but can you make personnel decisions?
Baby boom Retirement 1 worker for every 2 leaving workforce
Dean: Bredesen is doing what is best, meeting with local business leaders to find out what our schools need to focus on to keep the workforce flowing (from the schoolyard to the factory yard ehhh???)
Clement: we are a service Information society, that why I propose career and technical education in schools. just because your not in college does not make you a second class citizen. We've Got to prepare for the future, we've got to find the jobs that fit them. thats why we need vocational education back in schools and we need it now!
WOOOOO
Tax increase
Clement: NO PROPERTY TAX INCREASE THE NEXT FOUR YEARS!
Plan our Growth and Grow our Plan... Focus on Quality of Life
uhhh... COOL... what about after that (i have to ask at least).
Dean: I have no plans to seek any increase in taxes. Now if a disaster or downturn, say we can't pay for our bonds, we may need to increase taxes... (he goes on...)
uhhh your right, but your wrong... no more taxes...
Both candidates avoided this question, so I'm just gonna skip it... enjoy the video
basically its what nationally held stereotype of nashville would you like to get rid of.
they both pitch MAJOR SOFTBALLS!
(i'd like to see the ignorant, uneducated, Racists, Shoeless, and maybe the "they all have mullets" stereotypes go... can I be mayor??? hehe.)
Convention center
Dean: Designate MDHA the authority to manage the development (after some investigation into MDHA) Store and restaurants should be on the exterior, and I would like to see a music theme as well.
Good Answer
Clement: Dean and I both Agree on the Convention Center. We Need it, but I'm not going to build it on the back of the taxpayers, I will utilize tourist dollars.
Air/Quality Ozone Standards
clement: We may get fined soon; we have to monitor this closely. We have to communicate this regionally as well.
Dean: The Next Mayor of Nashville is going to have to be a regional leader. As mayor of Nashville I would unite middle Tennessee to make sure we do not get sanctioned by the EPA.
I want to laugh because this question reminds me of the "EPA! EPA!" dome in the Simpsons movie... But its a serious issue and they both have good points.
Last but not least
BEEEEPPPP
Mayoral Debate Pt. 5.
k... I'm bored and this was long... Its like american idol (or insert other crappy Fox reality series here) 1 hour for two people to debate? I understand 1 or 2 hour debates when there were 7... BUT, come'on DAWG we're down to two...
30 minutes should be plenty.<--- does this show my youth???
Clement puts forth public school options... sounds good!
P.S. this is important.... to make this as fun as possible... RIGHT CLICK.... CLICK PLAY SPEED...
CLICK FAST...
Its funny... I promise!
My Room is dark... But my TV is all Glowy!
back to normal non-TV mode tomorrow... Enjoy this while ya can!
Friday, August 17, 2007
So We May Pay More to Keep PREDS???
Thanks to Kleinheider For Posting this Video!
The Investor Group wants us to ante up $15,000,000-$18,000,000 ($3,000,000 -$5,000,000 more of our tax dollars) for them to buy out the preds contract and keep them in Nashville.
While Karl and Bob both take a line of "the Public needs to be involved. The public needs to be fully informed and aware of whats going on as this process goes forward." and "they(the local investors) Really need to open it up, they've got everyone on their side now. I'm for full disclosure{...} first of all they need to share the information, and a lot of the information is being sealed." respectively...
What I would like to know is will our Next Mayor sell us out to a local investor group? Our Schools have issues, our Police Department has morale issues; and these investors want us to throw 3 to 5 million of our tax dollars into a sports venture? I know how much the predators help downtown businesses, but with a proper business plan a sports team is not necessary for a business to succeed in the Downtown District of a Metropolitan city.
Secondly, Why do we want to spend our tax dollars on a sports team that our citizens don't want to see? If the Predators had high enough ticket sales a move would be impossible; yet these sales goals CANNOT be reached. If Nashville Doesn't want the team here, then its time to let the move occur and put these tax dollars back to good use.
and heres an idea... How about if your a fan... Save up the $731 and buy a season pass? it only takes 5,000 to keep the team...
just a thought from a very dark room.
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