Re: [Mpls] Who's got the voting power in Minneapolis

2005-11-02 Thread BLACKSHAWJ
I read Nikki Carlson's post with sadness. Invoking the name and memory of Paul Wellstone to suggest that Mayor Rybak is less than honorable in his failure to endorse Mr. Lopez - for whatever reason - is disrespectful. Like many on this list, I loved and adored Paul Wellstone. I had the

Re: [Mpls] Who's got the voting power in Minneapolis

2005-11-02 Thread BLACKSHAWJ
To the List: I am an idiot for calling Mr. Wagenuis' comments idiotic without first checking with him to determine if in fact he said those things. I am at fault for reacting to Ms. Carlson's accusations without giving him the respect he deserves. Rest assured there is no trouble

[Mpls] Rybak gets Strib Endorsement

2005-10-29 Thread BLACKSHAWJ
John Blackshaw Rybak Campaign 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

[Mpls] Ryback Campaign Calls for Halt to Distortions

2005-10-26 Thread BLACKSHAWJ
Contact:John Blackshaw Phone: 612-871-3044 Mobile : 612-816-0990 News Release October 26, 2005 Rybak Campaign Calls on Commissioner McLaughlin to Halt Negative Attacks In a letter hand delivered today to Commissioner McLaughlin’s campaign office,

[Mpls] Federation endorsement not about public safety

2005-10-14 Thread BLACKSHAWJ
Before anyone gets too excited about the Police Federation endorsement of Peter McLaughlin, let me set the record straight. The endorsement is not only old news but reeks of political payback. Back in July when Mayor Rybak announced his 2006 budget that included placing 71 more police