David Brauer has added his shrewd thoughts to reflections on why the
Minneapolis wards have the boundaries we are now using and G.R. Anderson's
in depth analysis of the redistricting episode is certainly worth a visit.
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2005/10/redistricting_m.asp
I've been a
John Blackshaw
Rybak Campaign
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You are most cordially invited to a fundraiser for Sheldon Mains and
Laura Waterman Wittstock, two candidates for Minneapolis Library Board.
Join us at the very cool Frank Stone Gallery and meet artists from all
over the city that support Sheldon and Laura. Arts are vitally
important to the
Recently I posted the text of a flyer distributed at the
Schiff/Bicking campaign forum on October 26 and speculated that it
was authored by David Tilsen and possibly distributed by Barb Tilsen.
http://www.mnforum.org/pipermail/mpls/2005-October/046153.html
David Tilsen responded to my post:
The email sent as mclemore at bitstream.net is most decidedly my work. My
partner
and I share a computer and email program. I composed it in the wrong tab.
Sorry for the confusion and an apology to Liz. She is in no way responsible
It is certainly my day for apologies.
Russell
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Raczkowski wrote:
Recently I posted the text of a flyer distributed at the
Schiff/Bicking campaign forum on October 26 and speculated that it
was authored by David Tilsen and possibly distributed by Barb Tilsen. ...
I accept this statement and apologize to David and Barb Tilsen. I
found
Anthony Thomas wrote:
Interesting anecdotebut how do you honestly expect to refute the stone cold
facts that it was the smoking ban which forced Cafe Di Napoli and the Olive
Garden to close shop in downtown Mpls?
I can't believe those two spots are included with a straight face. You can
Folks, this whole thread has devolved into personal attacks, forbidden by
the rules.
Get it back to the issues, not the people, or out the virtual door some
folks go.
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Perhaps I'm wrong, but I was under the impression that personal attacks
were off limits on this list. Jenny Heiser's comments put me in the
rather awkward position of publicly defending myself. Rather than
engaging in a personal counterattack, I'd prefer to explain why--as a
Green--I'm not
Elizabeth Wielinski wrote:
... the Lasallian umbrella ( like many others including DeLaSalle and
Cretin- Derham Hall) ... the qualifications that had to be met to fit
into the group. It seems that at least 25% of the student body had to
be receiving financial aide ( not wealthy) for them to
A brief comment on that now famous list of 40 restaurants that has been
going on this week. When I hear statements like that an image pops into my
head of a former Wisconsin US Senator speaking before a womens group and
proclaiming he had a list of 57 card carryimg members of the Communist
Here is the list of meetings set up so far for community input on the
reuse of closed Minneapolis schools. Since this was sent out yesterday
afternoon from the MPS ReUsePlan group and the first meeting is
Tuesday, I hope they work on getting info out sooner.
Buzzy Bohn
Folwell
Outreach teams
Dave Weinlick asked about corporate contributions. Yes, they are illegal
under Minnesota Statute 211B. And one of these corporate contributions to
the Johnson-Lee campaign are from Augie's strip club no less!
Also illegal are contributions from foreign nationals. I noticed in an
article about the
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005, ken bradley wrote:
Anthony Thomas wrote: Interesting anecdotebut how do you honestly
expect to refute the stone cold facts that it was the smoking ban which
forced Cafe Di Napoli and the Olive Garden to close shop in downtown
Mpls?
Historical question: were there
I just received my flyer from the People for Independent Parks. Nice color with
photos of three candidates on it.
Does it seem strange that there is statement that says...
This is an independent expenditure prepared and paid for by PIP
etc/ is distributed without the authorization or expressed
I pretty much agree with the Observer's take on the Ward 13 debate,
with one addition -
While Ms. Hodges was on the attack, particularly in calling Ms.
McDonald's various finance ideas gimmicks, she was herself short on
ideas. She expresses support for all the right things (NRP funding,
Michael Atherton asks:
Not that I don't have sympathy for people with
asthma, but what is the comparative percentage of
asthma sufferers who will frequent bars compared to
the percentage of smokers?
I don't know if the following statistics help or not
but here are some statewide percentages.
Our Current Development Process: Money Talks
Fed up with big money controlling their local elections, citizens of
Albuquerque, New Mexico voted 2 to 1 in favor of an Open and Ethical Elections
Code - making it the first city in the country to pass a clean elections
referendum.
Here in
I listened to both Lisa McDonald and Betsy Hodges speak and answer questions a
couple weeks ago at the East Harriet Farmstead Annual Meeting.
I thought Lisa McDonald did a fabulous job of answering all their questions.
She had concrete facts to deliver about where funds would come from to pay
Dorie asks about a pictures used without permission disclaimer.
It's as easy as right-clicking on someone's website to get pictures without
permission. People are always grabbing pics of elected officials and using
them in newsletters, posters, brochures, etc. without asking permission.
It's just
David Strand wrote:
Michael Atherton asks:
Not that I don't have sympathy for people with
asthma, but what is the comparative percentage of
asthma sufferers who will frequent bars compared to
the percentage of smokers?
I don't know if the following statistics help or not
but here are
Once again, you miss the point. The core argument here is between what the
majority of citizens consider ³public² and others consider ³private.² The
law (and a majority of patrons) considers any retail operation, although
privately owned, a public accommodation for purposes of protecting public
There will be two elections after Nov. 8th that many
politicos will be following because they have a strong
potential to have a strong impact on Minneapolis due
to the impact of state issues on the city.
Two upcoming special elections for state senate to be
held November 22nd are close enough to
John Blackshaw
Rybak Campaign
Sorry John- the workers who really produce the Strib along
with thousands of others through their unions have endorsed labor's
candidate, Peter McLaughlin. BTW, has R.T. decided if he's going to
veto the living wage ordinance?
Union strong in
You're absolutely right, Andy, and if a few people have to lose their jobs
for your convenience, what's the harm. At least they'll be healthy
collecting unemployment, for those that can get it. Praise God for people
like you. As I've stated before, to you especially, if you can have someone
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