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Posted: Jan 19th, 2006 02:22 pm |
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BINGO Macca!!
Thanks Steve for sharing. Last edited on Jan 19th, 2006 02:22 pm by Skiddles
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Posted: Jan 19th, 2006 03:26 pm |
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Thanks, Steve and ever'body!
I'd say that's a bullseye on the b.s.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 02:18 am |
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One more quote from "Don't Pee on My Leg & Tell Me It's Raining"
As citizens, we have the right to demand responsible behavior from each other, and from our government. If individuals among us live irresponsibly, the rest of us should not be penalized. When it comes to victims, the people screaming the loudest are usually the culprits. The real victims, the majority of decent people, suffer in silence. This is a peculiarly American sickness.
This book is 238 pages long.......I have probably re-read this comment, and the one I posed above Jan 18th, 20 times. I personally do not want to suffer in silence, I want to make it known publicly to our TC that they are permitting one member in particular to not behave responsibly. It's great to express ourselves in this forum, but that ain't gettin' the word out to the public, at least not enough of the public.
Folks, we need to get vocal in TC meetings. We don't want to act like BS, GD, or DC, but want to calmly let it be known this self righteous behavior is hitting taxpayers in the pocketbook, and we don't like it.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 02:42 am |
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Steve, does that author live in Summerfield??
It's like those passages were written for us....
In my opinion however, Barnes, Collins, Williams, Doggett, Brown and Stewart have always done their utmost to behave and act responsibly, even when pushed to the brink.
They are all class acts in my book!
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 02:55 am |
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Cracker, after reading your comment, I realized I had not worded the above comment properly, so I went back and cleaned it up. I agree totally that Barnes, Collins, Williams, Doggett, Brown and Stewart are class acts. Unfortunately it's the misbehaving child that gets the disproportionate share of the "attention".
The author of the book is Judy Scheindlin.....otherwise known as Judge Judy. She doesn't mince words in the courtroom, or in this book either.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 03:00 am |
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I LOVE JUDGE JUDY!!!
She's a piece of work... Ironic how these quotes fit us to a tee!
Now I really want to read that book!
I thought I knew what you meant about the other council members Steve, but I had to clarify it.
Thanks for sharing your new Judge Judy knowledge!
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 11:09 am |
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Steve I agree. This citizens in this Town need to take part in their government. It is so hard for the council to stand up against the naysayers when there is no one else there. I began to doubt what I knew in my heart the people really supported because there were only the nattering nabobs there month after month hammering the council on ever single decision that was made. If this Town wants to put itself back on course then we have to take the time and support the people you agree with on council, write letters to the papers and try to get the truth out in front of the people. The Town needs volunteers on committees and involvement to make this town all it can be. So much of the enthusiasm and vision has been scrapped because of these few people. Lets get it back!!
Ok Cracker where is the soap box. I need it.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 11:20 am |
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| Thanks Cracker and Steve for your comment...We can be just as vocal as they are, but in a more positive and respectable way.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 12:04 pm |
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There you go Jane. I keep it in my pocket. Be careful climbing up there with your flippers on!
You're welcome Mike. Anytime.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 12:07 pm |
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Great Mike!
I really miss you and Jane on the TC, the minds of reason.
As far as the newbies.....like the scrarecrow would say "If I only had a brain"  Last edited on Jan 20th, 2006 12:08 pm by
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 12:13 pm |
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| You know their pill might have been hard to swallow, but it might have been easier if I had ever seen any of them or the people that agree with them volunteering or involved in this town.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 01:24 pm |
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Thanks Steve, I am going to pick up a copy today! You are correct in saying, not enough of information is going out to the public and to support our Council. The childhood antic of the CC is wearing and unproductive. It is up to the silent to speak up and let our Council know that bad behavior and poor judgment should not be the rulers of our town/city/village. Letters to the Council, letters to the paper, speaking at a Town meeting, good volunteers stepping up to the plate, talking to our neighbors, etc should carry our voices.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 01:45 pm |
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Thanks Jane for your clarity again! It was telling to hear that what you heard over and over again, negative rhetoric and personal slams towards the council, can put doubt into ones heart and mind. I guess this is what happened to some of our voting citizens... the doubt... Great tactic ay... but not respectable in my book.
Thank goodness we still have people (Jane & Mike) that listened to their sense of right and wrong... you did a great job... don't doubt that!
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 04:40 pm |
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My hope is that our two new council members will learn at this workshop that they need to change their hats from Concerned Citizens to Summerfield Town Council members.
In my opinion a good leader / councilman will look at all issues with an open mind and weigh them thoughtfully, listen to all the facts, base their decisions on truth and for the good of our growing town. They need to respond to the citizens with respect and lead with dignity and good character.
Being an optomist... I'm hoping that our new council at the next Town meeting will not allow past experiences to change what they need to do today for our community and that new and learned skills will have been obtained. Let's build a wonderful town and not put hobbles around our feet during the process. Working together is the only way we can build Summerfield into a healthy community...I guess time will tell.
Remember that our constitution was built through compromise.
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Posted: Jan 20th, 2006 04:42 pm |
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| I don't understand how the newest members of council would plan to spend any money since they don't want taxes. Where do they think the money will come from for anything, even classes to do your job properly. Maybe they will find out that the past council members WERE doing their jobs correctly even if you don't agree with their votes.
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