[Mpls] U of M Rioting is NOT in any way Iraq

2003-04-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
By popular request (and although it's not, strictly speaking, a Minneapolis Issue), I am providing the following news story for all the people who have contacted me offlist (or who might in the future). I assumed most people would know what I was talking about when I responded to Jim's

Re: [Mpls] Omar Jamal Somali Justice Advocacy Center ED Jailed By INS

2003-04-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
I don't know if this was posted on Minneapolis List, but there is a demonstration in support of Omar Jamar today at 2 PM at Chicago and Franklin (If I'm wrong, someone correct me). Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post

Re: [Mpls] Bicycle registration

2003-03-31 Thread Gypsycurse7
Wasn't another reason for repeal the fact that the police busted up a critical mass demonstration (people on bikes who take over the streets) and used the lack of a license as a pretext for confiscating a lot of the bikes? Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in

[Mpls] Bicycle tune ups

2003-03-31 Thread Gypsycurse7
Speaking of bikes, does anyone know where (in MINNEAPOLIS, of course) I can get a decent tune up for two elderly bikes? Most of the places I have gone to charge $50 and don't appear to do much more than spray some DW40 on the gears. These bikes still run well but like most of us who are getting

[Mpls] Re: [GPM] Raucouscaucus revealed at last

2003-03-30 Thread Gypsycurse7
As the Vichy official Renault in Casablanca would say: I am shocked, shocked!, to find that Ken Avidor is behind raucous caucus. What's next? Are we going to discover that the war was only about oil?! Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as

Re: [Mpls] Demonstrations and the role of police

2003-03-29 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/29/2003 6:20:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Others in the progressive movement had already made the decision to refuse permits but since we were new and wanted everything to be kosher at the insistence of some of our members we decided to

Re: [Mpls] I applaud the Minneapolis spirit

2003-03-28 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/27/2003 9:25:01 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But back to today. The Say no to war signs cancel out the Liberate Iraq signs in my view. It's political expression. It's a draw. It's not a draw when the antiwar signs outnumber the pro war signs

Re: [Mpls] Counting crowds

2003-03-28 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/27/2003 10:30:38 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I haven't seen the pictures Doug describes but during our planning for the Can the Klan anti-KKK rally, capitol security told us that if we filled up the grassy area across from the capitol steps,

Re: [Mpls] Counting crowds - StarTribune coverage

2003-03-27 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/27/2003 12:12:11 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know in the frustration of caring so much, and being powerless to change things, one sometimes resorts to the minutia of well there are more of us than there is of you, and well justice is on our

[Mpls] Strib's counting methods redux (FWD)

2003-03-27 Thread Gypsycurse7
One more post on this subject, then I'm moving on to the next outrage. Brandt Williams of MPR sent me the following post and gave me permission to share it with the list: Linda Mann Kingfield Linda - I covered the 'support our troops' rally on Saturday and was told that the Capitol plant

Re: [Mpls] Suburb Bashing! Fun for all

2003-03-24 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/24/2003 3:26:12 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I love this Middle Earth Kingdom wisdom city folk like to preach upon. Next the suburbanites will have to KowTow. If you don't catch the Chinese history reference, too bad. That's MIDDLE KINGDOM,

[Mpls] Star Tribune's counting methods redux

2003-03-24 Thread Gypsycurse7
Some time ago Steve Brandt of the Minneapolis Star Tribune assured this list that their reporting of the numbers of demonstrators was accurate and even handed regardless of the political cause represented by the people demonstrating. A pro war rally that filled the steps and the area in front

[Mpls] Star Tribune's counting methods redux

2003-03-24 Thread Gypsycurse7
Some time ago Steve Brandt of the Minneapolis Star Tribune assured this list that their reporting of the numbers of demonstrators was accurate and even handed regardless of the political cause represented by the people demonstrating. A pro war rally that filled the steps and the area in front

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mpls School walk-outs

2003-03-21 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/21/2003 12:08:35 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Middle school students at Seward also walked out to go to the rally at the U. They too are facing detention as a consequence. Seeing all these kids taking a stand makes me think there may be hope for

Re: [Mpls] Peace march follow up

2003-03-21 Thread Gypsycurse7
What is an occupation forces supply drive? Are these care packages for soldiers? While this is a worthy project, I would rather donate to he Iraqis who are going to be further victimized and suffer greater deprivation due to this unjust war. Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send

Re: [Mpls] Protesters ditching work and school

2003-03-21 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/21/2003 4:00:19 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hope everyone patting themselves on the back for their work school- optional humanitarian efforts will save a little back-patting for our returning troops. Thankfully, their lives are on the line

[Mpls] School Walk outs

2003-03-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
Below is an excerpt from the the Wrap a news service from the Guardian newspaper in England I subscribe to. It concerns school walk outs in England (the right wing carping should strike a familiar note). I certainly hope that there isn't any retaliation against students at Field or any other

Re: [Mpls] School Walk outs

2003-03-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
Forgot to sign my post. So in case people out there don't know who's responsible for this latest outrage, Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis

[Mpls] School Walk outs against the war

2003-03-19 Thread Gypsycurse7
While delivering mail today, I came upon a demonstration organized by the students at Field elementary school. About 100 -200 kids lined 46th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues holding signs and cheering every time a car honked in support (so there was a continuous din for about 3 hours). One

Re: [Mpls] Fake Posters

2003-03-19 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 3/19/2003 4:32:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I support RaucousCaucus' use of anonymity and satire, even though I don't think they're all that funny. The reason they're not funny is that Raucous Caucus isn't satire. It's gossip (and rather

[Mpls] Womens' Day Demonstration

2003-03-08 Thread Gypsycurse7
Does anyone know how the Peace March went today? I had to work. Linda Mann 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

Re: [Mpls] Tuesday's AI community event and bikes

2003-03-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
I am hardly an apologist for the mayor, but his account of a meeting being hijacked by elders has the ring of truth. I have seen community leaders use the conflicts between the occupying police and poor people as a launching pad for their own careers (and not just in the Native community). That

Re: [Mpls] NEVER MIND (Tuesday's AI community event and bikes)

2003-03-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
I just came upon Jim Grube's lucid explanation of the bike situation on Lake Street so I withdraw the part of my earlier screed dealing with that. Linda Mann (still one day behind on my emails) TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're

Re: [Mpls] Misleading Poll Results - RE: War Resolution

2003-02-23 Thread Gypsycurse7
There is also no way (that I could see) to prevent these people from voting more than once which makes the results even more worthless. Once again, we see the right wing's method of political debate at work. Like an aggressive, insecure little animal, they puff themselves up to make it seem

Re: [Mpls] Block E

2003-02-23 Thread Gypsycurse7
I like the Block E building. I've been complaining for years about the lack of general movie theater in the City which forces people to drive to suburbs to see commercial movie. My son and husband and I saw the very first showing of the Two Towers at midnight and had a great time until we

Re: [Mpls] Antiwar resolutions

2003-02-22 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/22/2003 11:35:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One's option about a local anti-war resolution is not a litmus test for whether or not they TRULY oppose a war. Please, please try to consider the fact that I plainly and simply don't believe that

[Mpls] Antiwar resolutions

2003-02-21 Thread Gypsycurse7
I guess great minds (or not so great) think alike. I just read the following raucous caucus page that echoes what I said about the resolution phobia being part of typical Democrat cravenousness toward the right (or rather I echoed it, I guess). http://www.raucouscaucus.com/PISS-OFF.html Linda

Re: [Mpls] St. Paul and Ely pass anti-war resolutions

2003-02-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
You can add the town of Bangor Maine to the list of places that are considering antiwar resolutions. I also hear from the St. Louis Park Greens that it has a good chance of passing there. The CMs of Minneapolis will show just how relevant they are in the current debate. It would be better if

Re: [Mpls] Mpls CMs addressing Iraq and a more important issue: Chief Olson

2003-02-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/20/2003 4:07:59 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Council members who look at this issue are rightly asking themselves -- why this when we [the city council] can take up other issues which will have a direct and immediate effect on the citizens of

Re: [Mpls] re: antiwar events at UofM/Germane/Gerrymander Not

2003-02-19 Thread Gypsycurse7
Keith If you want to hear more right wing pro war blather, read the newspapers or watch TV. There's plenty of it there. Those of us interested in something outside the usual propaganda have to organize our own educational events. Linda Mann Kingfield TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in

[Mpls] Protest Numbers - DOZENS DEMONSTRATE!!!

2003-02-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
Several dozens demonstrated against the war in Minneapolis in concert with the tens of thousands worldwide. When asked how many dozens it had seen in Minneapolis a reporter for WorldDominationbyCorporations Media stated that he/she couldn't be sure but it might be comparable to the tens of

Re: [Mpls] protesters

2003-02-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/17/2003 8:19:27 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We have freedom of speech and opinion in this country. Others have their rights and I have mine. At least for now (until Patriot Act II is enacted). And the Minneapolis press (along with others)

Re: [Mpls] protests

2003-02-16 Thread Gypsycurse7
The answer to Peter's question how many demonstrators would show up for Democrat war? is, not many given the subordination of labor and other groups to the Democrat party. This is one reason why there is a Green Party (which is at the forefront of the antiwar movement now). Linda Mann

[Mpls] Antiwar resolutions - Another backwater heard from

2003-02-09 Thread Gypsycurse7
My hometown of Portland Me just passed its antiwar resolution (on the 2nd try). Another bustling urban center in Maine, Waterville (pop. 15,600), is also considering the following resolution (it doesn't even tie in the war with local concerns but addresses itself directly to foreign policy

Re: [Mpls] HF341- the real enterprise zones act

2003-02-09 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/8/2003 2:40:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This bill was written by the type of anti Minneapolis republicans who probably lay awake nights thinking up new ways to get even with the central cities. Little do they realize that their bill

Re: [Mpls] Congratulations Don Samuels...

2003-02-05 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/5/2003 5:31:50 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blaming someone for other's behavior, using words like cult and carpetbagger. Are we a little angry? She's right y'all. Not only was Don lucky, so were the voters. Sour Grapes DFL style. Get use to

Re: [Mpls] Congratulations Don Samuels...

2003-02-05 Thread Gypsycurse7
I apologize for tarring all DFLers with the same brush. For sour grapes one can hardly beat the Republicans and their 8 year war against Clinton for having won 2 elections (hell, their 10 year war - it's still going on!). Linda Mann TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format.

Re: [Mpls] anti-war resolutions

2003-02-03 Thread Gypsycurse7
Jason I would be willing to try and organize petition drive. I was in the 10th ward but I think I've been moved to the 8th. It would make more sense to go after Nizolek in the 10th. I think our petitions should be the same. What do you think? Should we try and do a separate, city wide one for

Re: [Mpls] Natalie Johnson-Lee's Speech

2003-01-30 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 1/30/2003 11:52:34 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since war was the main topic of the Johnson-Lee speech, perhaps she would be interested in knowing around 2/3's of Americans support military action. Are you sure America's not calling, Natalie?

Re: [Mpls] News Just In From Ohio . . . And Minneapolis City Hall

2003-01-29 Thread Gypsycurse7
Mike Atherton said: There's something that really upsets me about this antiwar resolution: How do proponents know that their resolution is supported by a majority of the citizens of Minneapolis? I would be in favor of a referendum question if it could be done fairly soon. Given our spineless

Re: [Mpls] Conservative media and war for oil? (was Open letter...)

2003-01-28 Thread Gypsycurse7
Didn't this post start out as a defense of the idea that this war is NOT for oil? Linda Mann In a message dated 1/28/2003 11:07:57 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Okay, for a bit of Minneapolis importance to this post? Consider this thought: Wouldn't it be a

[Mpls] Anti war resolution

2003-01-24 Thread Gypsycurse7
Below is a copy of an antiwar resolution being considered by my hometown, Portland, Me. Too bad a big, sophisticated berg like Minneapolis can't do this. (Bar Harbor, Me., another huge metropolis, is also considering a resolution). Linda Mann Kingfield (draft as of 1/13/03) Resolution on

Re: [Mpls] Star Tribune's coverage of Anti-War Demonstrations

2003-01-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 1/20/2003 11:12:38 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The estimate was for the march. One issue was that the march ended at the Capitol, where those who marched were joined by folks streaming down from Union Station. I was one of the hundreds of

Re: [Mpls] Labor Endorsement / Schools

2003-01-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 1/4/2003 2:39:07 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Progressive has a unique meaning and set of philosophical beliefs in education. Even so, I believe that as an institution the MPS can be characterized using your definition as supporting moderate

Re: [Mpls] Cameras for red-light runners

2003-01-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
I am in favor of these cameras and I am probably on more reels of surveillance tape taken by the police and the FBI of demonstrations than you could shake a stick at (they're going to do it whether we have traffic cameras or not). As someone who rides a bike and drives a mail truck (as well as

Re: [Mpls] Controversial junk mail (not from Don or Olin, from the MPS)

2003-01-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
Most of the fights over separation of church and state in the schools involve the attempt of proponents of a religion to force religious practice in the schools (ie., school prayer). Secularists usually try to make the point that it would be all right to teach a class in religious history or a

Re: [Mpls] Twin Cities third worst in income disparity

2002-12-31 Thread Gypsycurse7
I don't want to sound like an apologist for income disparity but were immigrants from Africa included in this study? That would probably skew the figures (and perhaps be an unfair comparison with established workers - not that immigrants should get ripped off or anything). Linda Mann Kingfield

Re: [Mpls] Raucuscaucus.com

2002-12-26 Thread Gypsycurse7
Actually, there's nothing new about this site. The anonymous author(s) - who are too chicken to use his (their) real name(s) - belong to the Let's lie around on our fat behinds and take pot shots at people trying to do something in the real world crowd. Sorry if I sound harsh (another decorum

Re: [Mpls] RE: GOP, Greens, and sheep

2002-12-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
Uh Steve, Not to quibble or anything but I think you're the one who ridiculed me first. Anyway, before poor David has to jump in to say we're off topic, I am ready to drop this discussion about whether the duopoly is any less respectful of the voters than I have been to others (or something

Re: [Mpls] GOP Endorsing Greens

2002-12-16 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/16/2002 5:07:23 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think this is rather silly. If you didn't agree with Norman in the first place, why the heck would you listen to his endorsement of Tricomo? This shows a candidate that is out of touch with the

[Mpls] Re: GOP, Greens, and sheep

2002-12-16 Thread Gypsycurse7
Dear Steve: Thanks for reminding me of yet another characteristic of the Republicrats: projecting their own failings onto their political opponents. I said (and this should be clear to anyone reading my post) that the republicrats view voters as sheep to be herded into the camps of etc., etc.

Re: [Mpls] mppoa -- again!

2002-12-14 Thread Gypsycurse7
Are most of the calls from this outfit being made to residents of 3rd ward where the council race is going on (and where police issues have been somewhat, shall we say, prominent in the past? Just wondering Linda Mann Kingfield ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum

Re: [Mpls] We're broke, let's build!

2002-12-06 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/5/2002 11:14:09 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: With the state facing what amounts possibly to a $6 Billion dollar budget deficit (this biennium's shortfall + the next biennium's deficit+inflation--which the geniuses at the state capitol voted to

Re: [Mpls] resolutions of antiwar

2002-12-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
And this has what to do with an attack against a country with no demonstrated ties to terrorist groups? Or is all war mongering just interchangeable and suitable for any occasion where aggression is needed for whatever reason? This example actually demonstrates that American cities such as

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis's Gangs: Getting Past the Denial

2002-12-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/1/2002 10:12:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's not OK here in the Northside. It's quieted down a bit on the streets for the winter, but the nightly sick symphony of gunshots will return in the spring. The gangbangers next store have taken

Re: [Mpls] MPD and protesters

2002-11-29 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 11/29/2002 4:47:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From what I observed on my lunch hour today, the ratio of police to Buy Nothing Day demonstrators had as many as three police to each demonstrator at times at the Maul of America. Many of the

Re: [Mpls] Poor timing (and probably poor turnout) for the 3rd Ward DFL endor...

2002-11-28 Thread Gypsycurse7
The Green Party's membership meeting (which will include an endorsement for the 3rd ward) is on Sunday Dec 8th at 4:30. Linda Mann Green Party (Which is serious about participation) Dyna: Anyone know when the Greens and Independence Party are doing there endorsements?

Re: [Mpls] PiPress take on Biernat case other elected official. (A differen...

2002-11-27 Thread Gypsycurse7
Jim For starters there's her role in obstructing any measure that would limit the police brutality in Minneapolis or hold them accountable (ie, Civilian Review Board, Federal Mediation). My criteria for a good CM is one who will represent the powerless and not just the suits (or uniforms, as

Re: [Mpls] PiPress take on Biernat case other elected official

2002-11-26 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 11/26/2002 7:52:34 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When asked why he provided the services to the unnamed official, Martin replied, Good will, I guess. . I heard the guy was a friend of labor. That might rule female politicians out. Rats. I was

Re: [Mpls] Replacement of CM for Ward 3

2002-11-22 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 11/22/2002 6:05:28 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: List Members: Who are the likely candidates for the 3rd ward office? Shane Price. GO GREENS! Linda Mann Kingfield ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused

Re: [Mpls] Lawn signs

2002-11-12 Thread Gypsycurse7
I happened to see some of the vandalized Wellstone signs near Kings Highway that were mentioned in an earlier post. There was also a No to war with Iraq sign with Yes spray painted on it. Looks like that's the mentality we're going to be dealing with for awhile. Linda Mann Kingfield

[Mpls] Youth Vote

2002-11-11 Thread Gypsycurse7
Looks like I may have been right about the Youth Vote. The Greens did much better among the youth of Minneapolis than with the electorate. The present may be somewhat bleak but I am looking forward to a brighter future! No numbers for Doug Mann but the confidence youth have in the incumbents on

Re: [Mpls] Double posts

2002-11-03 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 11/2/2002 8:39:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone else getting posts twice? Just curious, thanks. I did on one post I will not mention. I didn't like reading it the first time much less seeing it again! Linda Mann Kingfield

Re: [Mpls] a different take on Wellstone

2002-10-27 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 10/27/2002 12:49:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kindly refrain from replying to me. I assure my niceness is not the norm. You're entitled to your opinion, even if it shows the world that you are an Ass. The truth is not as you see fit to

[Mpls] Fwd: [M5DGP] Just say NO

2002-10-20 Thread Gypsycurse7
---BeginMessage--- About the referendum - let's get the word out on this one. annie wrote these comments: Getting the electorate to vote NO. BYLINE: CREDITLINE: HEADLINE: Editorial: Sneak attack / Revenge motivates a referendum Mischief is lurking near the bottom of the ballot that Hennepin

Re: [Mpls] Why landlords won't rent to you.

2002-10-14 Thread Gypsycurse7
I hate replying to misrepresentations of my views - it means repeating myself all over again. I suggest Jim and Craig go back and read what I actually wrote. It's not fascistic to want to live in peace but fascism can arise when public authorities refuse to provide vital protective services

Re: [Mpls] Why landlords won't rent to you.

2002-10-14 Thread Gypsycurse7
I guess I should try and clarify a few things that have emerged on this thread. I don't think landlords are the problem; its the refusal of police and other city bureaucracies to do anything about livability problems. I certainly don't want landlords to do any more blacklisting than they do

Re: [Mpls] Why we're losing the Northside

2002-10-13 Thread Gypsycurse7
I also live across from a party house (with drugs too probably) and I live in Kingfield, an area I thought was outside the crime containment zone. It has taken years of 911 calls and threats against the landlord to finally shut these people up (and who knows when they'll start up again?). I

Re: [Mpls] Good job RT

2002-10-10 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 10/9/2002 12:09:22 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wonder if a city council resolution opposing the war on Iraq would have any impact on the damage to property and burden on the police force that may come from the actions of the non-peaceful

Re: [Mpls] Math Scores: The public doesn't want to know!

2002-10-06 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 10/4/2002 9:19:26 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our schools had better fix their deficiencies NOW, or start teaching janitorial skills. Our schools are currently doing this - at least for the bottom 80% that they deem are not fit for an academic

[Mpls] LAWN SIGNS

2002-10-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
Doug Mann now has lawn signs for his school board race and he's not afraid to use them. An eye-catching fire engine red with large white letters (Doug Mann for School Board Education is a Right), they make an attractive addition to any lawn either standing alone or complementing the signs of

Re: [Mpls] Iraq and City Council - Rebuttal

2002-09-30 Thread Gypsycurse7
I want to thank Jordan for his summary of flawed assumptions which, while it might wander a little past the borders of Minneapolis, displays how politics really works in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Linda Mann Kingfield ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil

Re: [Mpls] joe biernat's tummy ache

2002-09-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
I never thought I would agree with Lynn Mickelson about anything or would find myself defending Joe Biernet but let us not forget police interrogation tactics. They are mainly interested in getting a suspect to go along the cops' decision to arrest and charge they; really don't care about the

Re: [Mpls] RE: Downtown Shooting of a U of M Student

2002-09-03 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 9/3/2002 2:51:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They could have called the police when they spotted these youthwho doesn' t have a cellular phone these days? The police were even close by, according to what you said. Maybe they didn't think

Re: [Mpls] Character assassination (was: Minneapolis schools/response to Mike...

2002-09-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
As a woman critic of the system I have just got to reply to this (even though I already have addressed this issue - it seems my post didn't take). I just loved Trainor's characterization of having to fight the system like a wounded lion to get an adequate education for one's kids. At Lake

Re: [Mpls] Schools: Public v. Private

2002-09-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
Well, I can't reply to all the points made in this thread so I'll try and stick to the points I was originally concerned with. The students at my son's parochial school fit the profile of the students the public schools refuse to educate mostly low income, Black and Latino. Everyone is offered

Re: [Mpls] The Trouble With Schools

2002-08-30 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 8/30/2002 9:28:37 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is disheartening to see a discussion that has gone on SO long with so little productive accomplishment. So many people claim teachers don't teach well, yet almost NEVER do I see the slightest

Re: [Mpls] racism

2002-08-29 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 8/29/2002 10:08:37 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I doubt that even a wealthy wallstreeter could afford to buy a plantation-sized piece of land within the city limits. He could if we revived the economic system that originally supported plantations

Re: [Mpls] Trench for Lake Street Greenway Swap

2002-08-21 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 8/21/2002 9:20:23 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Very few people, it seems bike the Greenway and it's no wonder. In spite of the heroic efforts of the people who work on the Greenway, it remains an ugly, broken glass , graffiti and litter strewn,

Re: [Mpls] Re: Most Dangerous Corner

2002-05-05 Thread Gypsycurse7
I read Barb's description of her neighborhood with horror. I live less than 2 miles away but I might as well be on the other side of the planet (not that everything is perfect here, but at least it's habitable). I also kept thinking: I know where your cops are (who aren't doing anything).

Fwd: [Mpls] Council Vote on Precinct Lines

2002-04-26 Thread Gypsycurse7
Fred's post brings to mind something I found myself thinking about this morning as I sat through the elections committee vote on the redistricting plan. (Talk about surreal! No matter how eloquent or cogent the arguments against this plan, the DFL proponents had this non responsive, shove it

Fwd: [Mpls] Final redistricting map (almost)

2002-04-13 Thread Gypsycurse7
---BeginMessage--- Ward 10 is another one to watch - we just lost a chunk of the south part which is less green but gained a bunch to the west which may (I only glanced at it last night) include part of uptown. We keep the progressive wedge. If elections are coming in another year, the

Re: [Mpls] Critical mass and the Mayor

2002-04-02 Thread Gypsycurse7
Tim I for one won't call you inflammatory - just accurate. I am a little surprised about the licenses being mandatory because it is such a hassle to get one. When I bought my son a brand new Schwinn I decided to get a license so he would have a leg up in case it got stolen. I had to go to the

Re: [Mpls] concern for bikers

2002-04-01 Thread Gypsycurse7
In addition to excessive force against the bikers lets not forget the theft of their bikes by cops who refuse to give them back without proof of registration. There is no law requiring registration; registration only helps in the recovery of stolen bikes. In this case we know who the bikes

Re: [Mpls] Letter to editor In PiPress or Aren't you glad you don't live in ...

2002-03-24 Thread Gypsycurse7
When I read Tim Connolly's translation of a letter to the editor of the St Paul paper I was stunned initially but quickly appreciated the brave confrontation he made to the writer's bigotry. Political correctness can also have the effect of providing bigots protective cover and can

Re: [Mpls] Is the A in activist a scarlet letter?

2002-03-15 Thread Gypsycurse7
David and Aaron: It's obvious - an Activist, in the derogatory sense used by the Strib, is someone who is threatening the status quo or that part of the status quo which the Strib supports. I consider myself very active in every sense and make no apology for it. Linda Mann Kingfield

Re: [Mpls] Strib: Is Mpls-Issues too powerful?Strib Omission/Revission

2002-03-13 Thread Gypsycurse7
Speaking of reasons the Strib might not appreciate this revolutionary new form of communication, lets not forget their Democratic Party bias and hostility to the Green Party. Their biased reporting is diluted by the Internet. When they talk of this list (and possibly other lists or chat

Re: [Mpls] medical marijuana

2002-03-06 Thread Gypsycurse7
Mark: A simple answer to your question regarding medical marijuana: YES! Linda Mann Kingfield ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more:

Re: [Mpls] DQ at the lake

2002-02-28 Thread Gypsycurse7
Kris - I originally voted for Dairy Queen but would like to change my vote to Ben and Jerry's. When I consider all the ice cream my son would eat if there were an ice cream stand at Lake Calhoun I feel better with BJs. I think he would like it just as much as DQ. Also, if it makes the

[Mpls] MN Patriot Act and Crow (My wife did it)

2002-02-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 2/3/2002 9:07:17 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Despite Doug's tastes, the Minnesota Patriot act is not a Minneapolis-specific issue, it is a statewide one. Please take any discussion on this statewide matter to our sibling forum,

[Mpls] Public Schools - 100% crow free

2002-02-04 Thread Gypsycurse7
I am convinced that it is possible for the Minneapolis Public Schools to eliminate most of the academic achievement gap between black and white students, and between poor and 'middle class' white students. And it can be done without lowering the bar for high achievers. It's been done

[Mpls] Minnesota's Patriot Act / More Crows please!

2002-02-03 Thread Gypsycurse7
People should be aware that the Minnesota House of Representatives is preparing to pass a state version of the Patriot Act. Like the Federal law, this is being passed without a real debate and is completely under the radar of the establishment media (but then, what else is new?) The authors

[Mpls] Bill Green (and DM) on the NAACP lawsuit

2002-01-08 Thread Gypsycurse7
Q A from the City Pages exit interview with Bill Green: CP: As part of the state's settlement with the NAACP, $5 million was to be earmarked by the legislature for metro desegregation. But lawmakers pulled that money from the budget during the 2001 session. What has been the NAACP's

[Mpls] K-12 Schools: To track or not to track #2 of 2

2001-12-19 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/17/2001 7:43:27 PM Central Standard Time, Michael Atherton writes: The question is, Do you feel that the public school system has the right to require that stronger students sacrifice for the benefit of the weak? I don't believe they do. Beyond that, I believe that

[Mpls] K-12 Schools: To track or not to track #1 of 2

2001-12-19 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/17/2001 7:43:27 PM Central Standard Time, Michael Atherton writes: As Mr. Mann points out there are two basic alternatives: you can place students in a class that matches their ability, or you can try to individualize instruction within one class. There are a number

Re: [Mpls] White Privilege, Parent Involvement and Vouchers

2001-12-17 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/17/2001 7:19:13 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Many homeschoolers learn to read late without any stigmatization. Not all kids are ready to learn to read in first grade. Sure, most of them can be forced, but one of the many advantages of

[Mpls] K-12 the test score gap: It's the drug war, stupid?

2001-12-15 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/6/2001 4:45:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The It's the System versus It's the Family comes up for me all the time. A few weeks ago, I was listening to former Hennepin County Attorney Tom Johnson talk about racial profiling. In our

[Mpls] White Privilege, Parent Involvement and Vouchers

2001-12-15 Thread Gypsycurse7
In a message dated 12/6/2001 4:45:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And as long as we're on the topic of White Privilege, I might as well add that there's some other white advantages. I and my children do not have 300 years of the dominant culture telling us,

Re: [Mpls] School District COO

2001-12-13 Thread Gypsycurse7
Why wasn't this job opening (school district Chief Operating Officer) announced before it was filled? Mr. Jennings has some experience as a highly compensated executive, but how much as the chief operating officer of a company? I think it is possible to find a better qualified candidate for

[Mpls] School District COO praise from the Star-tribune

2001-12-13 Thread Gypsycurse7
Comment on the Star-Tribune editorial of 13 December 2001, Minneapolis Schools: Jennings should serve district well. The Star-Tribune expects Dave Jennings to help the district weather challenging financial times as chief operating officer, Jennings ...is well know and respected across

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