Re: [Mpls] Elections

2005-11-09 Thread Pamela Taylor
Your thoughts raise THE $64,000 Question: Just WHAT did Progressive MN do to assist with getting Elizabeth Glidden elected aside from giving her the endorsement for Ward 8? Pamela Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some thoughts: Progessive Mpls is a big winner with lots of endorsed

[Mpls] 8TH Ward

2005-11-09 Thread Pamela Taylor
. I don't believe in giving political machines credit for anything unless it is warranted. Congrats to all who won. We will be supporting AND watching all of you for the next four years. Don't take our confidence in you lightly! Pamela Taylor

[Mpls] Zach Metoyer

2005-09-12 Thread Pamela Taylor
, starting tomorrow. Zachary Metoyer. Pamela Taylor Lyndale - Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

Re: [Mpls] Gente de Minnesota endorsements for wards 8 and 10

2005-09-09 Thread Pamela Taylor
of Americans were smart enough not to believe the hype. Even Colin Powell is having regrets... Just a thought. Pamela Taylor Ward 10 Alberto Monserrate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Around four weeks ago we decided that as a media outlet that is part of the political, economic and social

Re: [Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes from 8th Ward Forum, etc.

2005-09-07 Thread Pamela Taylor
with a grain of salt. Impress me with what you yourself have been doing when the public is not looking, and what you are continuing to do once you have stepped in front of the camera. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) Craig Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Ballot Box: Notes from 8th Ward Forum, etc. Go

Re: [Mpls] FEMA/2nd Harvest/McLaughlin food drive

2005-09-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
List Members, Last year I was living in Fort Walton Beach, FL not far from the coast, when Hurricane Ivan hit. Part of our roof caved in. My sixth sense told me to get out of my bedroom and sleep on the couch. I heeded that feeling, and sure enough, the roof caved in in the bedroom. We

Re: [Mpls] Bad Landlord

2005-08-22 Thread Pamela Taylor
this to was Edward Manderville. At the time he was the housing inspector for the City of Minneapolis. Hope things work out for you. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm curious if there is anyone out there that can help me out with a question I have. My landlord really neglects

Re: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-18 Thread Pamela Taylor
it can be proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that I should believe otherwise. Pamela Taylor (Who believes that change is good, and sometimes if some feathers get ruffled, so be it.) Dan McGuire [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today's paper story had board chair Dr. Erickson troubled by a school

RE: [Mpls] Skyway News story on Frank's Plumbing, Woodland

2005-08-16 Thread Pamela Taylor
significant contributions to their bottom line. I loved Frank's Plumbing. When I had my 100 year old house, it was where I went. Plus, it had the type of atmosphere that you can just bask in and wish you had somewhere to put all the interesting tubs, sinks, etc. in your house. Pamela Taylor

Re: [Mpls] Budget Address...Good Tidings

2005-07-29 Thread Pamela Taylor
Rybak bearing gifts, just wait as the yuletide progresses and you try to get those gifts out of the box. The Return to Sender, and Complaint lines will be out the door. No yard sign for me to guide Santa's sleigh. I am planning on the New Year. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) V.L. Freeman [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Mpls - Community Design

2005-06-29 Thread Pamela Taylor
should be demanding that the city ante up big time for this little trick. Pamela Taylor (From Lyndale with $0.93 left to expend later) Alan Arthur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regarding controversy over the Minneapolis city council's recent rejection of a proposed Uptown project: Quality community

RE: [Mpls] Shoefiti

2005-06-28 Thread Pamela Taylor
Hello List, I just asked my daughter's friend (who is in his 20's) and he said that the shoes signify that someone has died. He did not specify whether it was connected to a gang thing or not. That's all I have on the subject so far. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) Annie Young [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] New 5th Ward Election

2005-06-25 Thread Pamela Taylor
and you did not really mean that. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) - Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

Re: [Mpls] Get Out The Vote Community Festival

2005-06-22 Thread Pamela Taylor
hand look at it. PT: See you at the gathering! Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

Re: [Mpls] Peebles supporters not keeping eyes on the prize, part 1 of 2

2005-06-21 Thread Pamela Taylor
, and charter schools. Pamela Taylor says: I don't believe the comment about where the best school's are located came as any surprise. With that in mind, how many White parents from those neighborhoods

[Mpls] Get Out The Vote Community Festival

2005-06-21 Thread Pamela Taylor
of their intent to be a sponsor by June 1st, could you now supply us with a list of those Candidates who will be allowed to discuss the issues at the forum? Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. See you at the gathering! Pamela Taylor (Lyndale

RE: [Mpls] Neighborhood or Segregated Schools? (Have student's of colorbenefited?)

2005-06-17 Thread Pamela Taylor
Hello All, As I have stated long before, there are these fantastic historically black colleges that African Americans attend, and they get a phenomenal education. So going to school alongside people who have the same skin color as yours is not, nor should it be, a problem. While it is nice

Re: [Mpls] Kids Getting Kicked Out

2005-06-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
. Well, it is still early yet, and I am already on my soapbox. I'll get down and let someone else have a turn. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: [Mpls] Kids Getting Kicked Out

2005-06-04 Thread Pamela Taylor
help. These were not gang kids but they had issues. All three are now educated and working adults. They were given the chance their families would not give them. Pamela Taylor: I have been where Laura was. When my daughter was in high school (she is now 27) she had a friend whose mother had

Re: [Mpls] New snitch law / Rounding-up the usual suspects / Noalternatives?

2005-06-04 Thread Pamela Taylor
in this country. There would have been the struggles, but I still don't believe it would have been this horrible. wmmarks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pamela Taylor says: I firmly believe that there would have been some sort of struggle, but I do not believe that the slave traders would have

RE: [Mpls] New snitch law / Rounding-up the usual suspects / Noalternatives?

2005-06-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
circumstances? What would have happened had native americans been more technologically advanced than white settlers moving west? How would our world be different today? Pamela Taylor says: As long as we are asking the hypothetical $64,000 question, this is my answer. I believe that to the degree

Re: [Mpls] Gang bangers of Linden Hills / suite gang terrorism

2005-06-01 Thread Pamela Taylor
. No response needed, but all are welcome. Pamela Taylor says: Why would the candidates, or their representatives, need to weigh in on this matter? This matter does not involve Natalie Johnson-Lee. It was always between Booker Hodges and Don Samuels. Simply because Mr. Hodges wife works

[Mpls] Minneapolis Centralian Eddie Albert Other Good Stuff

2005-05-27 Thread Pamela Taylor
the way. There may come a day when it may be all we have left. Pamela Taylor (Who has gone from a wildflower to a vintage rose, and is still blooming, in Ward 10) - Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site! REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] 5th Ward Conflict Clarification

2005-05-25 Thread Pamela Taylor
gentlemen to work out their apparent conflict without our interpretation. It seems that we all have our take on it, and parts of it are either heresay and/or erroneous, and only serve to make the matter worse. Thank you. Pamela Taylor (Ward 10

Re: [Mpls] Upcoming 8th Ward Forum - A Correction

2005-05-20 Thread Pamela Taylor
or central activity. Please come and participate. It is always a good time. I hope this clears up any misunderstandings. Pamela Taylor says: Yes, that clears it up quite nicely, thank you! Just wanted to be clear that there was no funny fiscal business going on. I would suggest that just

[Mpls] Upcoming 8th Ward Forum - A Question of Money

2005-05-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
to put literature on, or something of that nature, but the other figures are ridiculous. If the sponsoring organizations have to pay that much in rental costs to mount this forum, IMHO they should pick another spot. What do other listmembers think? Pamela Taylor (Lyndale

Re: [Mpls] Reducing the number of delegates.

2005-05-18 Thread Pamela Taylor
on the picture that is larger than myself. I want to become a vital part of the landscape, not control the view of it for others. Pamela Taylor (Ward 10) Barbara Lickness [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What are you going to do? The convention convenors did the best thing they could. They moved people

Re: [Mpls] Reducing the number of delegates.

2005-05-18 Thread Pamela Taylor
looked at. It will place a greater responsibility on us delegates to think beyond ourselves. It could be a step in the right direction to garner the diversity of people and be inclusive of their ideas in a party that is floundering for direction. Pamela Taylor (Ward 10) Steve Cross [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Were the delegates actually committed to endorsement?

2005-05-16 Thread Pamela Taylor
. But ultimately, I agree with Barry Clegg. The decision of who will win this race will be made by the people not sitting at the endorsing convention. As well it should be, since the voting public does not always agree with who we as delegates may choose. Pamela Taylor (10th Ward

Re: [Mpls] Convention update - lack of quorum? Pout and go home!

2005-05-15 Thread Pamela Taylor
wet as well. Pamela Taylor, 10th Ward (Silence is golden, but sometimes speaking out allows you to double your money!) - Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please

Re: [Mpls] Farheen Hakeem vs the Women's Press

2005-05-13 Thread Pamela Taylor
of coverage. I actually don't think it will help Hakeem's campaign much if the letter does get published. Why doesn't Hakeem join this list and tell list members directly what she wants to do as Mayor - in other words answer all those un-asked questions by the MWP reporter. Pamela Taylor says

RE: [Mpls] Farheen Hakeem

2005-05-13 Thread Pamela Taylor
a few things about what not to ask, and many voting individuals got an education as well. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) Leurquin, Ronald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Farheen has been a topic, but would be more of one if she posted her points here once in a while. Good news travels much slower than bad

Re: [Mpls] Park Board at large

2005-05-10 Thread Pamela Taylor
part. Pamela Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I attended the Park Board at-large forum last week without any clear ideas about who I would support. I came out of it extremely impressed with Tom Nordyke. He appeared to be the most prepared on the issues, and balanced in his approach to solving

[Mpls] 8th Ward

2005-05-09 Thread Pamela Taylor
with in the future. Pamela Taylor (In the 10th, speaking on behalf of some of the presumed voiceless in the 8th) - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Reminder: 8th Ward candidate forum is Thursday

2005-04-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
. And folks thought that a casino in the city was a gamble. Haven't you all figured out that this DFL process is its own gamble? Pamela Taylor (10th Ward) David Brauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not the first, but it might be your last chance if you're an 8th Ward DFL delegate to figure out which

Re: [Mpls] Reminder: 8th Ward candidate forum is Thursday

2005-04-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
us further that it is more than just surface knowledge. We could have enough roundtables to keep them on their toes. I believe it is a much better way to winnow the field and get a view into their political character, backbones, etc. than by the current methods. Pamela Taylor (Ward 10 Proud

Re: [Mpls] Reminder: 8th Ward candidate forum is Thursday

2005-04-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
to the masses. Now, I am simply putting the idea out there because there may be folks who coulr take this idea and run with it. And power to them. Three posts today and I am out. Ah, but tomorrow is another day. Pamela Taylor (Ward 10

Re: [Mpls] Restructuring Mpls School Board

2005-04-13 Thread Pamela Taylor
view school board members currently. The way it stands now, you can be from anywhere, and that is a part of the problem. Well, that's my two posts for the day. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Derek for a very thoughtful response to my email and, even better, one

[Mpls] 8th Ward Candidate Forum

2005-04-04 Thread Pamela Taylor
Hello List, I would like to get some feedback on the 8th Ward Forum held this past Saturday at Sabathani. Was one candidate better at answering questions than another. Were issues addressed? Thoughts, please. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale 10th Ward with friends in the 8th Ward

Re: [Mpls] Vigil Sunday for N Mpls murders

2005-03-10 Thread Pamela Taylor
such as social justice may actually happen. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

Re: [Mpls] Vigil Sunday for N Mpls murders

2005-03-10 Thread Pamela Taylor
to combat the crime, there is absolutely no reason not to continually restate the constituents need for action on the part of elected officials. Who knows, maybe one day they may forget those ear plugs, and something such as social justice may actually happen. Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) MY

[Mpls] Vigil Sunday for N Mpls murders

2005-03-05 Thread Pamela Taylor
, or where the injustice occurred, they do it wherever and whenever possible. We need to change our own mindset of how we conduct our everyday exchanges, if we expect others to change theirs and respond. Peace, Pamela Taylor (Lyndale) Please join us. The community must make a statement

Re: [Mpls] Inclusivity at the caucus

2005-03-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
had no visits in our group, though candidate Scott Persons was there. He is a member of our precinct. We were done about 8:15 p.m. and I was able to get home to watch the second half of my favorite show The Amazing Race. Have a great day! Pamela Taylor Lyndale Neighborhood

[Mpls] Central Neighborhood Info

2005-03-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
a little something. Pamela Taylor (Formerly Central, now Lyndale) - Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

[Mpls] Nonprofit Insurance Query

2005-02-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
Good Morning List Members, I would like to garner names (and contact information, if possible) for insurance companies that have good rates (and good reputations) for nonprofits. Thank you, Pamela Taylor (Central Neighborhood - Also called The Frozen Tundra by those of us whom had grown

Re: [Mpls] Basim Sabri Update: Big Bad Brian...oh really?

2004-11-30 Thread Pamela Taylor
you owe Ms. Marks an apology. Pamela Taylor (Miami, FL but formerly Central Neighborhood) Faith Zuckweiler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps Wizard Marks (who was in cahoots with both of these controversial characters at that time) can offer her perspective

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis names new Empowerment Zone chief

2004-11-20 Thread Pamela Taylor
Jonathon, Although I do not know you personally, I have read your insightful posts on this list. I wanted to extend my congratulations, and I am sure that you will do a great service to the neighborhoods, and city in general, in your new post. Pamela Taylor (Coconut Grove, FL) Shawn

Re: [Mpls] Miller leaving, and perhaps returning to School Board/

2004-10-25 Thread Pamela Taylor
on the board at the time, and am not at all convinced that her return to the board would make any difference. Pamela Taylor (From Fort Walton Beach, who is moving to Miami the day after the election. I am staying in one place to make sure that my vote in Florida - land of the miscount

RE: [Mpls] Arts in the Mpls schools

2004-09-23 Thread Pamela Taylor
falling in due to hurricane Ivan. I was among the lucky few. I lost a few items, but oh well. I am creative AND a critical thinker. I will figure something else out. I will survive. Pamela Taylor (In Florida, getting ready for Hurricane Jean

Re: [Mpls] Public School Enrollment, why is it falling? How to increase it.

2004-09-13 Thread Pamela Taylor
granddaughter in first grade in Minneapolis. I don't intend to let her be dumbed down nor bullied, nor her educational possibilities stunted by an inadequately managed system. I will come yank her out myself. The system needs help. Give them Doug Mann. Pamela Taylor (In the Panhandle

[Mpls] RE: Disappointed with Doug Grow on Spike Moss

2004-06-07 Thread Pamela Taylor
listmembers. Quit holding your tongues. I know you are chomping at the bit so let yourselves be real. Pamela Taylor (Florida) - Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo! Messenger REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules

Re: [Mpls] Disappointed with Doug Grow on Spike Moss

2004-06-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
of entities and individuals claiming to work on behalf of underserved, albeit, any community, I see no reason to believe in them. Pamela Taylor (Florida - Where we question everything since the last presidential election.) Pamela Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I may be viewed strangely for asking

Re: [Mpls] Disappointed with Doug Grow on Spike Moss

2004-06-02 Thread Pamela Taylor
consultant/liaison. And please, make sure the public knows the difference. Thanks, Pamela Taylor (Florida, but who has plenty family in Minneapolis) Shawn Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A victim of funding I was profoundly disappointed by Doug Grow's May 28 column about Spike Moss

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

2004-05-10 Thread Pamela Taylor
simply have NO choice in where they end up workig. It is called survival. Death by starvation or death by second-hand smoke? Why would anyone pick death by smoke? Pamela Taylor (Florida) On Monday, May 10, 2004, at 10:50 AM, MJ Mueller wrote: Business owners should be free to decide

Re: [Mpls] Re: St. Paul considers smoking ban - should Mpls?

2004-05-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
My two cents for the day - sunny Forida has a ban, too. I love it! Pamela Taylor (Florida) Terrell Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- List manager wrote: Is that a hot button or are you looking at the end of my cigarette?: St. Paul Councilmember Dave Thune will propose a citywide smoking

Re: [Mpls] Apache Plaza to be replaced by Wal-Mart? Say it ain't so!

2004-04-13 Thread Pamela Taylor
there. We loved Jolly's because we did a lot of crafts, and I still had credit at the bookstore when I moved away. Pamela Taylor (Florida) Mark Snyder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'm not alone among Northeasters in having fond memories of Apache Plaza. That was where my mom took my

Re: [Mpls] Transit workers food drive

2004-03-30 Thread Pamela Taylor
, but remember to treat your neighbor as yourself. Pamela Taylor (Florida, but who has family in Minneapolis affected by the strike.) Emilie Quast [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you've been looking for a way to support the transit drivers (whether or not you agree with the strike) here's an opportunity

RE: [Mpls] response from PPL Executive Director

2003-12-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
Allysen Hoberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allysen Hoberg: Why is no one asking that to the non-impacted neighborhoods where there currently is no affordable housing? Pamela Taylor: It is being asked to non-impacted neighborhoods. They just have selective hearing and the backing

Re: [Mpls] RE: Hood Stores

2003-11-17 Thread Pamela Taylor
, and a lot of them, IMHO, seemed to do nothing other than loiter and carry-on other questionable activities, in pretty much plain sight. When I moved from the area, after one year, they were still there. I hope that is not still the case. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message

RE: [Mpls] Who Speaks for White People?

2003-11-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
for yourself how you feel. Be an individual. The world was built on people following their own hearts and minds. And, again, it is the best thing you can teach your children. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Eric Oines [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You are all missing the point.White people defining "

Re: [Mpls] Who Speaks for White People?

2003-11-02 Thread Pamela Taylor
a critical thinker was one of the best assets I could ever have. I may never be rich, but my integrity -priceless. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears

Re: [Mpls] Jennings' salary

2003-10-30 Thread Pamela Taylor
with the superintendant search. Pamela Taylor (Who is currently unemployed with no severance package in Tampa)Chris Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allow me to play devil's advocate here for a moment.Next question: why $46,000? Seems like the incentive for not leavingearly could have been thousands less than

Re: [Mpls] Jennings @ the whipping post

2003-10-30 Thread Pamela Taylor
of the main objective. A quality education for ALL children. If they deserve a raise, depending on favorable and real (not fabricated) results garnered, then increase it. But stop giving away the farm up front. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) LEE EKLUND [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It appears time to unleash

Re: [Mpls] Analysis of Jennings departure continues

2003-10-12 Thread Pamela Taylor
. By the way, Doug Mann, when are you throwing your hat into the ring? I like your politics. You are very consistent and have back-upinformation when you speak out. Make sure you are at the big meeting. Let me know when your book comes out. Pamela Taylor (Whose granddaughter currently attends kindergarten

Re: [Mpls] Analysis of Jennings departure continues

2003-10-12 Thread Pamela Taylor
hool by my house. Pamela Taylor says: I admire Barb's agenda, and I totally agree that no superintendent will come armed with all the answers. That is why I statedwe should notsimply look at credentials. Look for the best candidate to do the job that needs to be done. And thenholdALL feet (Super/MP

Re: [Mpls] Pledge of Allegiance

2003-06-02 Thread Pamela Taylor
Michelle Gross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen, Jim McGuire! In addition to being mindless nationalistic drivel, requiring kids to recite the pledge of allegiance may well violate some of their religious or personal beliefs. Pamela Taylor says: Amen, Michelle! My mother became a Jehovah's

Re: [Mpls] Fw: costs

2003-03-29 Thread Pamela Taylor
e and fire departments, thenthose who want to challenge civil order, and protest the common defense ofthe country, necessitating extra police duties -as well as court costs-should pay those costs. Pamela Taylor responds: So, in times of plenty it is okay to exercise your right to voice a dissenti

Re: Please don't respond RE: [Mpls] 1700 miles away

2003-03-29 Thread Pamela Taylor
d get used to it. And as far as his comment about agitators, I have no idea whom he might be referring to. My feet are firmly planted and I don't wear shoes that don't fit. Pamela Taylor (Marching merrily along in Tampa)Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop!

Re: [Mpls] What is your [school] list up to today?

2003-03-21 Thread Pamela Taylor
Hello List, I agree with Peter, and quite a few of the rest of you. We always talk about children being the future, but some of us don't want to acknowledge that our children can reason enough to make wise decisions. In junior high I attended Bryant (now Sabathani) and then was bussed to Ramsey

Re: [Mpls] homeless

2003-03-10 Thread Pamela Taylor
on the streets. Since good health care has gone the way of education (down the tubes) at least it will keep folks from overflowing the hospital emergency rooms. Pamela Taylor (Who is fortunate to be warm in the 80 degree winterweather we are experiencing in Tampa) P.S. Bill Cullen, please contact me

RE: [Mpls] Affordable Housing - Other Ideas

2003-03-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
family in the city but I come from a large family. They do not have space. Anyone know of a good boarding house (not a shelter) and/or kindly landlord who will take in a women with kids that is safe? I don't want them in a dump. Thanks. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts

[Mpls] FW: Media Complicity in war Drive Round Table Discussion

2003-02-28 Thread Pamela Taylor
I am sending this on behalf of Michael Calvin whose computer is not cooperating with him right now. This is not to be considered one of my two allotted posts for the day. Have a good one. Pamela Taylor -Original Message- From: michael cavlan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Another murder in Don Samuels' Ward

2003-02-25 Thread Pamela Taylor
Dyna, You act as if Don is personally responsible. IMHO, if you are so aware of the needs of the ward, which incidentally, is YOURS as much as it is Don's, put on your OWN super poor person cape and and go play superhero. Your attitude over Olin's defeat is deplorable! Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Dyna

RE: [Mpls] LGA Cuts and their Logic

2003-02-24 Thread Pamela Taylor
are missing. I am making every effort to make sure they don't. Pamela Taylor (Who has no insurance but is enjoying the 75 degree winter weather benefits of the day, in Tampa) Eric says: Well, a couple things I know about... Florida - you pay through the nose for everything else, especially

RE: [Mpls] Block E is an equal opportunity hang-out.

2003-02-24 Thread Pamela Taylor
bottoms. Twenty years from now, and wonder if my daughter will be mistaken for her daughter's sister, as I am for mine? And will bell bottoms be still the rage? Only time will tell. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Wow Vicki, I am sorry you experienced block E like that. That hasn't been my experience and I go

RE: [Mpls] protesters

2003-02-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
freedoms, then maybe We The People have need to reevaluate and rewrite the constitution. Maybe this time people of color could help write it. I hope you are not offended by my expressing my opinion. Pamela Taylor (Standing at the ready, with parchment and plumed pen in hand, in Tampa) MN: Um

RE: [Mpls] Just in Case.... War this weekend?

2003-02-14 Thread Pamela Taylor
into the Great Aftermath, and plan to attend my funeral if I don't, please do not cry over me. Celebrate me instead, that I had sense enough not to waste my time wrapped in cellophane and duct tape. Besides, you folks will be the ones who will be in dire straights. Pamela Taylor (Who saw

Re: [Mpls] Doug Grow: Controversy draws attention to black history display

2003-02-07 Thread Pamela Taylor
would keep that mandate first and foremost. I am going to spend a moment in silence tomorrow (Saturday) at high noon to give thanks for someone or something inmy life just because. I welcome your shared communion wherever you are. God Bess. Pamela Taylor (Whose soapbox sometimes becomes a pulpit, b

RE: [Mpls] NAACP: a major internal struggle is inevitable (Spokesman-Recorder)

2003-02-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
are proposing to serve. A cash review may be sufficient for the national office, but if so, given the fiscal instability of the local organization and their willingness to be so easily satisfied, I would be questioning their integrity as well. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Controversy continues to divide Mpls

RE: [Mpls] Grow on Black History exhibit

2003-02-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
of what is right and wrong already. Woe to all of us if they do not. So, in other words, I am still not buying Opat's excuse. If he, or anybody else, buy's it, I have some swamp land for sale here in Florida. Comes with a pet alligator that doesn't bite. Much. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Jordan

RE: [Mpls] Don, RT and the police federation, the latest Police Assault incident, and Dyna tries to become the DFL's answer to Rush Limbaugh

2003-02-05 Thread Pamela Taylor
ever crossed you. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages

RE: [Mpls] County Board/Black History Exhibit

2003-02-05 Thread Pamela Taylor
in order to get to those good ones. Its called HISTORY. And history, especially Black AND White history, should not have to be compromised any more than it already has been. Pamela Taylor (Who as a past Minneapolis Arts Commissioner believes that Art in Public Places is a good thing, weighing

RE: [Mpls] County Board censors Black Historty Exhibit

2003-02-04 Thread Pamela Taylor
. Pamela Taylor (A Free Black Woman for all seasons blowing her trumpet in Tampa) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion

RE: [Mpls] Loppett and homelessness

2003-02-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
it is being said that R.T. was stressed because of the homeless situation of people actually LIVING outdoors in the snow, so he chose to attend the Loppet and PLAY in the snow to relieve that stress, IMHO that quote was quite inappropriate. And insensitive. Again, let's not make excuses. Pamela Taylor

RE: [Mpls] Loppett and homelessness

2003-02-03 Thread Pamela Taylor
it is being said that R.T. was stressed because of the homeless situation of people actually LIVING outdoors in the snow, so he chose to attend the Loppet and PLAY in the snow to relieve that stress, IMHO that quote was quite inappropriate. And insensitive. Again, let's not make excuses. Pamela Taylor

RE: [Mpls] My last post on anti-war resolutions

2003-01-31 Thread Pamela Taylor
. Is this my last post on the subject? NO. As long as I can still breathe, I will be perched on my soapbox, utilizing my rights of free speech. Let Freedom Ring. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding

[Mpls] RE: Rosa Parks Comment and the NRP

2003-01-30 Thread Pamela Taylor
to do with his expressed viewpoint that just one minority represents all the rest of them. That was a degrading remark and depicts a racist mindset, and I for one believe that he ought to publicly explain himself and apologize for that. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts

RE: [Mpls] ZZ City Council Anti-War Resolution

2003-01-28 Thread Pamela Taylor
of it, always. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948), Agitator Thank you, Eric, for the quote, and the thoughtful message which preceded it. And, I applaud council members Zimmerman and Zerby for being unafraid of standing up and being counted. Respectfully, Pamela Taylor (Tampa) TEMPORARY

RE: [Mpls] Housing and NRP Reform Proposals

2003-01-27 Thread Pamela Taylor
neighborhood with attitudes like this. And, while I do not profess this to be the reality of all neighborhoods, nor everyone's experience, the attitude of feeling of being unwelcome is prevalent. Pamela Taylor (In Tampa, home of the world famous Super Bowl team, the TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

RE: [Mpls] 3rd Ward Politics~Observations

2003-01-23 Thread Pamela Taylor
of the people he is serving. That is, in the end, what is tangible and REAL. Pamela Taylor (On her soapbox in Tampa, who is helping coordinate a mayoral debate prior to the March 4th election.) P.S. GO BUCS!! TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post

RE: [Mpls] 3rd Ward Politics~Observations

2003-01-23 Thread Pamela Taylor
was to me. My children, siblings and friends are proud of me. My GOD is proud of me. Beyond that, I don't give a hoot. Now you can't get any more real than that. Be blessed everyone. Pamela Taylor (Posting proudly from Tampa) pt: Brian did what he could do, and people were okay

Re: [Mpls] Goodman, Lane, Benson Commentary NRP Resolution Straight Talk About Sharing The Pain.

2003-01-22 Thread Pamela Taylor
is not good, nobody gets a raise. Simple economics. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Dean Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not had the time to fully digest Lisa Goodman's post, but theresponse below demonstrates why elected officials find it so damn difficultto do anything about the budget crisis. I'm all

Re: [Mpls] Don Samuels can't find a union printer?

2003-01-21 Thread Pamela Taylor
they areLOCATED in an area that is largely populated by whites? Dyna Sluter: And Don Samuels' decision to base the placement of his printing business on race scares me- if he wins will he award city contracts on the basis of race rather than to the most qualified vendor? Pamela Taylor: In response

RE: [Mpls] What they are saying about the 35W Access Project

2003-01-21 Thread Pamela Taylor
to experience it. Tampa needs it desperately, too. It cannot handle all of its traffic, which is a major reason why folks don't have events here. And our bus system is next to non-existent. Unfortunately, without a car one is in big trouble here. That is my two cents on the topic. Pamela Taylor (Tampa

[Mpls] Hey, All Football Fans...

2003-01-19 Thread Pamela Taylor
List, While my heart is in Minneapolis, my Buccaneers are going to the SuperBowl. I couldn't resist that. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

RE: [Mpls] Re: NRP

2003-01-17 Thread Pamela Taylor
of casualties on our own home front. Pamela Taylor (In the trenches of Tampa, waging peace not war) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 11:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Re: NRP Yesterday

RE: [Mpls] Re: Samuels vs. Price: discuss

2002-12-16 Thread Pamela Taylor
doesn't impress me. You have to give me a darn good reason to believe and vote for you. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of phaedrus Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 2:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Re

RE: [Mpls] Mpls-St Paul Comparison;Street Conflict

2002-12-12 Thread Pamela Taylor
Taylor: The way things have been going with the police force, I think that there will have to be a Widows and Orphans Fund for Minneapolis Citizens soon. Pamela Taylor (Tampa) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

RE: [Mpls] Bad Poetry, NAME THAT CITY, the Freeway, and an Asphalt Reservation Casino

2002-12-09 Thread Pamela Taylor
some real work now, so I will leave the list to ponder the endless possibilities Oh, and being 1/8 Creek Indian, I like the Urban Indian idea. Pamela Taylor ( A Minneapolian/Metroplisian currently living in Tampa) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City

RE: [Mpls] Gang Activity Clues;Elections

2002-12-06 Thread Pamela Taylor
of (or in lieu of) a benefit. The claim that the cost of living here as being cheaper is decidedly a falsehood. Pamela Taylor (Who will be sleeping under her down comforter tonight in Tampa, FL) Jim Mork wrote: As for Steve Meldahl's thermostatic woes, I think there are some people who shouldnt

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