Re: [Mpls] The Rich

The more money, the more power. The less money, the less power. Where a few have much money (power) and the many have little money (power), democracy fades and dies. Political equality (one person one vote) cannot survive radical economic inequality (where it's one dollar one vote). This has no

RE: [Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

Dennis Plante Writes: And you should be alarmed. There is a very direct connection between buying pot and many of the deaths of young, african american males on the northside. What exactly do you think most of the gunshots fired on the northside are about? And where do you think the money c

RE: [Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

Michael Atherton Writes: So if the government bans books, then we should all be good citizens and stop reading? And when the black-market (no pun intended) starts selling books on street corners we should all be socially responsible citizens and not buy any? Dennis Plante Responds: Banning som

[Mpls] Rybak releases campaign donations on eve of convention

Law doesn't require list until Sept. 16; challenger Peter McLaughlin won't match feat. According to the Strib: Rybak said, "It's time to just set a higher standard." McLaughlin countered that Rybak "has ripped off the taxpayers for $32,000 for a piece of campaign literature." He said. "Paying ba

Re: [Mpls] Locked restrooms and porta-potties

Listers, This was my bad. I meant to print Walt Dziedzic. How Tony got in there, god only knows. Sorry for the confusion. WMarks TONY SCALLON wrote: I have no position on Parade stadium. In addition, I have supported several park commissioners who identify themselves as environmentalists. I

[Mpls] Lloydletta's Nooz: Spokesman Recorder Story on Colin Powell Center Bonding Controversy

http://lloydletta.blogspot.com/2005/04/urban-vultures-and-yours-truly-in-nooz.html In the Spokesman here: http://www.spokesman-recorder.com/News/Article/Article.asp?NewsID=55633&sID=4 Money quote: In January, Urban Ventures (UV) President and cofounder Art Erickson announced his bid for $6.35 mill

[Mpls] cool workshops at the Living Green Expo

The fourth annual Living Green Expo is taking place this weekend. Saturday & Sunday, April 30 & May 1, 2005. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Minnesota State Fair Grounds, Grandstand Building The 2005 Living Green Expo will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing environmentally sound products, services, a

RE: [Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

> Dennis Plante Responds: > Pot is easy to get, the consequences of selling it (illegally) are > relatively insignificant, and the financial rewards for > doing so, are relatively great. We ALL have a social responsibility > on this issue. It is no different than throwing a candy wrap

RE: [Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

Jason Samuels Writes: During KARE 11's 5 p.m. coverage of today's big northside drug bust, I was alarmed by Mayor Rybak's quote (paraphrased): "Anybody buying marijuana is paying to put a bullet in the head of a kid on the North Side." Dennis Plante Responds: And you should be alarmed. There i

Re: [Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

I was actually shocked myself when I heard that quote... David Brady Downtown 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 fe

[Mpls] Stop blaming marijuana for violence

During KARE 11's 5 p.m. coverage of today's big northside drug bust, I was alarmed by Mayor Rybak's quote (paraphrased): "Anybody buying marijuana is paying to put a bullet in the head of a kid on the North Side." Putting aside the lack of context inherent in TV news quotes, this stateme

[Mpls] The Rich

I don't like the easy bashing of humans with money (Volume 16, Issue 44) Bashing anyone (ANYONE!) with advantages is an easy slap, and reflects the slapper. I know plenty of evil humans who have no money at all, and so many good folks who put their earnings to solid humane use. Signed: The Daug

Re: [Mpls] Another endorsement for Hauser in 8th Ward

Subject: RE: [Mpls] Another endorsement for Hauser in 8th Waed I am very disappointed with the performance of our Park Board's majority coalition. All of the endorsements in the world wouldn't drive me to support a member of the Board's majority coalition. Please, folks down in the 8th, study t

Re: [Mpls] Locked restrooms and porta-potties

I have no position on Parade stadium. In addition, I have supported several park commissioners who identify themselves as environmentalists. I think there should be an immediate retraction and apology. - Original Message - From: wmmarks To: mpls@mnfor

RE: [Mpls] Another endorsement for Hauser in 8th Ward

I've been watching the endorsements for Ms. Hauser come in, and I have an observation. I don't put any weight on who I vote for other than vision and track record. With Ms. Hauser, who has regularly voted with the majority on Park Board issues, I would hope that delegates look at her Park Board

[Mpls] A Public Conference on Libraries and the Patriot Act

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[Mpls] Pork for Central, West Broadway Shortchanged?

For the last four years Minneapolis has been providing funds to the "Mainstreet" initiative which is implemented by the Local Initiatives Support Committee (LISC) and their local partners. LISC matches the city's funding 1:1. These funds are being used for revitalization efforts on two commer

[Mpls] Marie Hauser and homelessness

What is Ms. Hauser's position on the rights of person's experiencing homelessness. I do not mean her stand on affordable housing... Will she strongly advocate for the right of person's experiencing homelessness. Will she support decriminalizing homelessness. Margaret Hastings Kingfield REM

[Mpls] Another endorsement for Hauser in 8th Ward

Firefighters Union Supports Hauser in 8th Ward The Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 has endorsed Marie Hauser’s campaign to become the next City Council Member for the 8th Ward. Local 82 represents over 400 women and men who provide emergency medical and fire response in the City of Minneapolis

[Mpls] how much do some city workers earn

Are Mpls taxpayers getting what they pay for? By: Booker T Hodges Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 4/27/2005 In my very first column in December, 2002, I listed the salaries of some of the executive directors of nonprofit organizations in Minneapolis. In this column, I am going to l

[Mpls] How much do some city workers earn?

Are Mpls taxpayers getting what they pay for? By: Booker T Hodges Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Originally posted 4/27/2005 In my very first column in December, 2002, I listed the salaries of some of the executive directors of nonprofit organizations in Minneapolis. In this column, I am going to

Re: [Mpls] Locked restrooms and porta-potties

Jason C Stone wrote: Someone, I'm sure it was someone great, once said "if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there". I think it was Delta Burke on Designing Women who also said, "Wherever you go, there you are." I don't know that she's great, but she has her charms. Y

Re: [Mpls] Locked restrooms and porta-potties

Someone, I'm sure it was someone great, once said "if you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there". There are two futures for our park system. In Future #1, you'll find accumulating debt and cuts to core services, as a development-oriented Board Majority continues to purs

[Mpls] some thoughts on the storm water fee

Mark Snyder has made some pretty darn good points. Although I still think the City of Minneapolis must look far closer into the geology and hydrology of various properties here than they apparently did in planning the new fees and must also be more proactive in providing help to residents to red

[Mpls] Tin Fish

There are a number of recent Park projects where the Park Board has not protected the public's money well or not well enough in my humble estimation. Having the benefit of hindsight is a great advantage. But at least we ought to use the mistakes of the past to inform the future. Three example

[Mpls] Downtown library asks the tough - and amusing - questions

"Downtown library asks the tough - and amusing - questions" By Jeremy Stratton - Skyway News (4/25/05) http://www.skywaynews.net/articles/2005/04/25/news/news03.txt What do Chairman Mao Tse-tung, J. Edgar Hoover and Batgirl have in common? A hint: the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library

[Mpls] State of the Neighborhoods Address - May 11, Idea on NHood E-Forums

See the notice below ... Speaking of neighborhoods, with E-Democracy's move to "GroupServer" http://e-democracy.org/groupserver we will be able to easily host e-list/web forums within our cities based on local citizen interest. I'd like to see a "Community Forum" in my neighborhood (Standish-Eric

[Mpls] Eliminate the General College?

I thank Becca Vargo Daggett for the thoughtful and detailed post. I think in many ways we agree. In our different ways we are both saying we need to look at the big picture. _http://www1.umn.edu/systemwide/strategic_positioning/pdf/SP_Task_Force_Execut ive_Summary.pdf_ (http://www1.umn.edu/sy

[Mpls] Security for the rich, screw the rest

We have had open firefights in south Mpls this year and the city is going to spend $700K to combat panhandlers and public urination. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5371189.html Gang violence is being squeezed on the North side so the gangs are starting to move southward. We are, by some

Re: [Mpls] Stadium deal

dain lyngstad wrote: I am also curious about the vote the people of Mpls. had restricting the money the city gives for a team to 10 million dollars. It is my understanding that cities "traditionally" take on the task of assuming some of the burden for big developments by amassing the land and f

[Mpls] North Mississippi Regional Park

Here's a little more information about the sculpture, from back in the day when the Star Tribune used to...oh, never mind. Steve Brandt/Kingfield Paper: STAR TRIBUNE (Mpls.-St. Paul) Newspaper of the Twin Cities Headline: Artist's chisels and saws mold park in Camden // What was once "a really

RE: [Mpls] North Mississippi regional park

The sculpture is by Zoran Mojsilov. It is a MPLS Gateway Project for the Camden neighborhood. from the city's website about the gateway projects http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dca/neighborhood_gateways.asp "This artwork is a community sculpture park that stretches more than 700 feet, to the Cam

[Mpls] North Mississippi regional park

Just discovered this park North of the Washington Bridge on North Minneapolis. A beautiful path that runs right along the river and a boat launch. It is difficult to get to, but worth the trip. I discovered it on my bike. One question I did have was when I was riding home I say some public art s

Re: [Mpls] It's nice to be liked by rich people

> 7. Plus, you can read the Mpls list and shake your head at our little > complaints because you know that you don't have to do anything about > them. > Margaret Hastings Kingfield When the rich know that can do anything to us, we no longer have a democracy. The rich have never liked democracy;

[Mpls] It's nice to be liked by rich people

I guess a big part of what happens with elected officials , like some of our County Commissioners, is what happens to most humans they like being liked... especially when they are liked by rich folks. The perks of being liked by rich folks are big: 1. Power lunches with the rich folks netw

[Mpls] Stadium vote not really postponed

On Apr 26, 2005, at 10:33 PM, Eva Young wrote: http://lloydletta.blogspot.com/2005/04/stadium-boondoggle-postponed- by.html Stadium Boondoggle Postponed by Hennepin County The Stadium boondoggle was postponed for a week by the Hennepin County