Ms. Lickness writes: "I talked to Jesse a couple of weeks ago Gary. He is busy considering whether he will attempt to become the benevolent dictator of Baja California (property taxes are way cheaper there) or re-energize his Hollywood career. One thing for sure, he was WORKED UP about the smoking ban. I overheard him speaking in a very animated voice to a couple state legislators about his views. He was wondering who was going to tell Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones that he could not smoke on stage at the concert when they play in Mpls. Being the cigar aficionado that he is and an ex-southside 3.2 joint visitor, he sported a completely libertarian view on the issue of smoking." Thanks for the humor, Ms. Lickness. We sure need some on the list. Three Minneapolis specific questions emanate from your post: 1. If Keith Richards smoked on stage at a Minneapolis concert, wouldn't the issue of secondary smoke be irrelevant? 2. If Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis stick to their stringent smoking ban, would this be a determining factor in Gov. Ventura deciding to move to the Baja Peninsula? 3. If Gov. Ventura is contemplating a Hollywood comeback, wouldn't a reprise of Gloria Swanson's role in "Sunset Boulevard" be the prefect vehicle for him? Retitle it "Ventura Boulevard." "We're ready for your shot, Governor Ventura." Gary Dombouy Whittier
-----Original Message----- From: Barbara Lickness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Gary Hoover <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [email protected] Sent: Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:47:33 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Re: [Mpls] Rybak/McLaughlin: Politics of Distraction & Destruction Gary said: Perhaps the DFL will hire Jesse Ventura to stage this thing more creatively? Me: I talked to Jesse a couple of weeks ago Gary. He is busy considering whether he will attempt to become the benevolent dictator of Baja California (property taxes are way cheaper there) or re-energize his Hollywood career. One thing for sure, he was WORKED UP about the smoking ban. I overheard him speaking in a very animated voice to a couple state legislators about his views. He was wondering who was going to tell Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones that he could not smoke on stage at the concert when they play in Mpls. Being the cigar aficionado that he is and an ex-southside 3.2 joint visitor, he sported a completely libertarian view on the issue of smoking. Barb Lickness Whittier "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
